Spicy Whipped Feta Food

SPICY FETA DIP

Steps:

• In a small food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Add more olive oil, a little at a time, as needed to produce a smooth and creamy textured dip.
• Serve immediately or place covered in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow flavors to develop. Can be topped with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh or dried oregano.

SPICY FETA DIP

Steps:

• Add the roasted red pepper, Calabrian chile paste, salt and garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is chunky and evenly chopped. Using your hands, break the feta up into large chunks and add it to the food processor. Pulse the mixture until the feta is incorporated into the pepper mixture. (The mixture should remain slightly chunky.) Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to come together. Serve with crackers, veggies, on sandwiches or burgers. Spicy feta dip will keep, refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH WHIPPED FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut the stem of the cauliflower off so the top can sit flush with the bottom of a casserole dish. Remove any green leaves.
• Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake for 60-70 minutes until tender.
• While the cauliflower cooks, prepare the whipped feta.
• Add the feta and cream cheese to a food processor and blend until chunky.
• While the food processor is running on low, add the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture is smooth.
• Transfer to a shallow dish and drizzle with additional olive oil.
• Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
• Once the cauliflower is done roasting, let cool slightly.
• Carefully slice into quarters and divide onto plates or cut into smaller pieces to serve to a group.
• When serving, dip the cauliflower into the whipped feta.

GREEK SPICY WHIPPED FETA CHEESE - TIROKAFTERI

Steps:

• Mash the feta with the yogurt until you have a paste ( it will be a bit grainy).
• Add the olive oil and vinegar and mix well.
• In a food processor mince the hot pepper (without the seeds), add to the feta mixture and blend well.
• Let it sit in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving.

GREEK SPICY FETA DIP (TIROKAFTERI)

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Sprinkle in a few drops of the jalapeno pickling juice.
• Blend until dip is smooth. Taste and add more pepper or pickling juice as needed.
• Serve with crudites or pita bread. If you wish, top the dip with some crumbled feta, olive oil, or chopped pickled jalapenos.

SPICY WHIPPED FETA

Steps:

• 1. Crumble the feta. Place it in the bowl of a food processor and pulse together with the yogurt until smooth.
• 2. Add the olive oil and pepper, and continue working the mixture until it becomes very soft and spreadable. Remove and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• 3. Just before serving, spike the flavor to taste with lemon juice.

HTIPITI RED PEPPER FETA DIP

Steps:

• Cut the feta cheese into small cubes and add to a food processor together with the Anthotyro cheese (or Ricotta), 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and fresh lemon juice. Blend well for at least 5 minutes until completely smooth and creamy.
• Transfer to a large bowl.
• Now add to the food processor (no need to wash it) the roasted red pepper, chili peppers, and the 2 remaining tablespoons of olive oil. Blend until almost smooth.
• Transfer this mixture to the bowl with the cheese. With a spoon, stir well to combine. You can serve it right away along with some bread or pita bread. Or store in the fridge covered for up to a week and serve any time along with your favorite grilled meat!

SPICY WHIPPED FETA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Process all of the ingredients together in a food processor until smooth, about 20 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours or up to 2 days. Drizzle with additional extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with additional cayenne before serving.