Tomatoes Tapenade With A Feta Topping Food

FETA TAPENADE

Steps:

• Blend Kalamata olives, green olives, lemon juice, anchovy fillets, garlic, thyme, and rosemary in a food processor until coarsely chopped; transfer to a bowl. Slowly drizzle olive oil into the olive mixture while stirring. Fold feta cheese into the mixture. Season the tapenade with black pepper; stir.

BAKED FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
• As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

TOMATOES, FETA AND BLACK OLIVES BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix tomatoes, feta, olives, chive and oil. Add salt and pepper.
• Brush toasted slices of baguette with olive oil. Spread the topping on the slices. And it's ready to serve.

PASTA WITH KALAMATA OLIVE TAPENADE, FETA, AND CHOPPED TOMATO

Steps:

• Bring a lg. pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta to the water, and cook until al dente, following the suggested cooking time on the box.
• While the pasta cooks, put the olives, olive oil, garlic, parsley, capers, lemon juice, and oregano in a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
• Turning the machine on and off rapidly, pulse the ingredients a few times, then scrape down the work bowl, and process continuously until the mixture forms a coarse but uniform paste.
• As soon as the pasta is done, drain it, and immediately toss with the tapenade, and 1/2 of the Feta and 1/2 of the tomatoes.
• Top with the remaining Feta and tomatoes, and serve immediately.

TAPENADE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over low heat. Add onions, sauté until dark brown, occasionally scraping up brown bits, about 30 minutes Transfer onions to processor. Add tomatoes and olive. Using on/off turns, process until chunky paste forms (do not puree). Season with pepper. Cool. (Can be made one week ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)

TOMATOES TAPENADE WITH A FETA TOPPING

Steps:

• Tomatoes -- Cut each of the plum tomatoes in half and scoop out the pulp. Season each with a little salt and set on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Tapenade -- Mix the black olives, green olives, anchovies, garlic, capers, shallot, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, and pepper in a small bowl Mix well to combine all the flavors.
• Topping -- Just mix the bread crumbs and feta together. Thats the topping.
• Stuffing -- Simply stuff the tomatoes with the tapenade and then top with a heaping spoon of the feta topping.
• Bake -- Broil (second shelf) for 2-4 minutes until the cheese heats up as well as the tomato warms a bit, and the bread crumbs begin to brown. Not long, so watch them carefully. You don't want to burn it.
• Serve -- Just serve and enjoy. I like to serve some baguette slices on the side if you like. A simple easy appetizer!