Syrian Feta Spread Food

FETA SPREAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add chili and cook for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and remove from heat. Let cool for about 3 minutes.
• Place the feta and the red peppers in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the chili-oil mixture and process until well combined. Scrape the spread into a bowl and serve.

CROSTINI WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO-FETA SPREAD

Steps:

• Drain the tomatoes, reserving oil; set aside. Bias-slice the bread into forty 1/2" slices. Lightly brush 1 side of each slice with some of the reserved oil. Bake in a 400 degree oven 4-5 minutes each side or until light brown.
• Meanwhile, finely chop the tomatoes. In a small bowl stir together the tomatoes, onion, capers, olives and garlic: set aside. In a small mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and milk with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in the feta or goat cheese cheese till nearly smooth.
• To serve, spread cheese mixture on oiled side of toasts. Top with a small amount of tomato mixture. Serve immediately.

BEAN & FETA SPREAD WITH GREEK SALAD SALSA & OATCAKES

Steps:

• Tip the beans, lemon juice, ricotta, 50g feta and the garlic into a bowl and blitz with a hand blender or in a food processor to make a paste. Stir in the remaining feta and spoon the mixture into four small pots.
• To make the salsa, stir all the ingredients together with the mint (if using) and divide into four more pots, topping with a lemon wedge. These will keep, chilled in an airtight container, for two-three days. To eat, spread the oatcakes with the bean mixture, squeeze the lemon wedges over the salads and pile generously onto the oatcakes.

SYRIAN FETA SPREAD

Steps:

• Process feta until it is crumbly. Add garlic, dill, parsley, scallions, lemon juice and process until almost smooth. By hand, blend in the ricotta and butter. Mix well. Can be served at room temperature or chilled.