Greek Nachos With Whipped Feta Food

GREEK NACHOS

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder and cayenne until smooth.
• For the nachos: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut each pita into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges in a single layer on an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Brush the pita wedges with the oil and sprinkle with the paprika and salt. Bake until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove the pita wedges from the oven. Increase the heat to a high broil. Sprinkle the wedges with the feta, bell pepper and red onion. Broil until the cheese starts to melt, about 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle the wedges with the tomato, olives and chives. Transfer the dressing to a squeeze bottle or spoon into a plastic ziptop bag and snip 1 corner to make a small hole. Drizzle the nachos with your desired amount of dressing. Reserve any remaining dressing for another use.

GREEK NACHOS WITH WHIPPED FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Slice pita into wedges. Put triangles in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbs. olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper and oregano. Toss to combine. Bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, make whipped feta. In a large bowl, combine feta, 1/4 cup greek yogurt, olive oil and juice of half a lemon. With a hand mixer, mix until fluffy.
• Dollops whipped feta on baked pita chips. Garnish with cucumber, olives, tomatoes, and dill. Drizzle with more olive oil and the remaining lemon juice over the chips.

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS WITH WHIPPED FETA

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
• Combine red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Pour in ¼ cup olive oil and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, but 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
• Place Greek yogurt in another bowl and crumble in feta cheese. Add garlic, mint, and lemon zest and whip with an electric hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate until needed.
• Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot.
• Grill chicken over the hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue to flip and grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each piece reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes.
• Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate and place chicken over top. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and mint and serve.

GREEK "NACHOS"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Arrange pita wedges in a single layer on a cookie sheet and brush or drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Bake until slightly brown, turning once or twice, about 10 minutes; season with salt and keep warm in oven that has been turned off.
• Using a blender or food processor, combine feta, yogurt, 1/4 cup olive oil, mint, zest and juice of one lemon; season with salt and pepper.
• Blend or process until smooth (alternatively, you can mash mixture, by hand, with a fork).
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet, over medium hight heat and cook onions until softenend, about 5 minutes.
• Add lamb and season with cumin, salt and pepper; continue cooking until meat is cooked through, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• To serve: Place chips on serving plate, top with lamb, sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives.