Feta Spread With Basil Honey Lemon And Pepper Food

CREAMY WHIPPED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and use a small spoon to create a swirl on the surface of the dip. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
• MAKE AHEAD: This dip can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will stiffen up in the fridge to a spread-like consistency, so be sure to let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
• To make the toasted pita wedges: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush the pita bread on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cut into wedges, then arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly toasted.
• To make the toasted sesame seeds: In a small pan over medium heat, cook the sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until golden, a few minutes. Watch carefully as they are quick to burn.

FETA WHIPPED WITH BASIL, LEMON, AND PEPPER

Steps:

• Pulse together the feta, basil, and peppercorns in a food processor until combined. Add the olive oil and lemon juice, alternating between each and pulsing after each addition, until the mixture is dense but spreads easily. Remove to a serving plate, garnish with lemon zest, and serve.

FETA WHIPPED WITH BASIL, LEMON, AND PEPPER

Steps:

• Pulse together the feta, basil, and peppercorns in a food processor until combined. Add the olive oil and lemon juice, alternating between each and pulsing after each addition, until the mixture is dense but spreads easily. Remove to a serving plate, garnish with lemon zest, and serve.

FAST FETA SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine the feta cheese and cream cheese in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until well blended. Remove to a serving dish and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with a sprig of basil, and serve.

BASIL AND FETA CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Process basil and and chives in food processor until fine. Add feta and garlic until well mixed. Add enough olive oil to make spreadable.
• Spread on bread, crostini, or little pizzas, dollop on pasta, or add to soups or vegetables.

ROASTED FETA WITH HONEY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Select a small oven-to-table earthenware dish or a small ovenproof sauté pan lined with aluminum foil to help transfer the cheese to a plate after roasting. Place the feta in the dish and cover with the olive oil. Bake until the cheese is soft and springy to the touch but not melted, about 8 minutes.
• Preheat the broiler. Heat the honey in the microwave or over a pan of simmering water until it is fluid enough to be spread with a pastry brush and then paint the surface of the feta with it. Broil until the top of the cheese browns and just starts to bubble. Season to taste with black pepper. Serve immediately with pita wedges and, if desired, sliced heirloom tomatoes, roasted beets, nuts or pickled vegetables.

FETA SPREAD WITH BASIL, HONEY, LEMON AND PEPPER

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender pulse together the feta, basil, honey, peppercorns and dried basil until combined.
• Gradually add the olive oil and lemon juice, pulsing after each addition until the mixture is dense but spreadable.
• Scoop out onto to a serving plate, garnish with lemon zest, and serve as part of a mezze selection with toasted ciabatta.