Feta

Feta is a white brined cheese that hails from Greece. It is traditionally made with sheep’s milk, but nowadays, you can find feta made with goat’s milk, or a combination of the two. Feta is a salty, crumbly cheese that is perfect for crumbling over salads or using in savory dishes.

Feta has been made in Greece for centuries, and the recipes for feta cheese have been passed down from generation to generation. The traditional method for making feta involves layering cheesecloth-wrapped curds in a barrel, and then covering them with brine. The cheese is then left to age for at least two months.

Nowadays, there are many different ways to make feta cheese. You can find recipes that call for the cheese to be made with fresh milk, or you can find recipes that use yogurt or buttermilk to give the cheese a tangy flavor. You can also find recipes that include herbs and spices, such as oregano or thyme, for a flavor boost.

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Recipes

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Baked Feta Pasta

  • salt
  • salt
  • garlic
  • mezze rigatoni
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • red pepper flake
  • cherry tomato
  • block feta cheese
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Feta al forno

  • cipolle rosse
  • feta
  • olio extravergine 'oliva
  • olive nere denocciolate
  • origano secco
  • pomodori ramati
  • sale fino
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Baked Feta

  • lemon juice
  • cumin seed
  • lacinato kale
  • feta block
  • chickpea
  • tomato sauce
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • pita
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Blackberry-Feta Salad with Mache

  • glazed walnut
  • honey
  • garlic
  • blackberry
  • sugar
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • sherry vineger
  • salt
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • walnut
  • butter
  • mache salad green
  • feta
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Whipped Feta Dip

  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • milk greek yogurt
  • feta
  • aleppo pepper
  • parsley
  • pita bread
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Baked Feta Pasta

  • marinated artichoke
  • spinach
  • heavy cream
  • oregano
  • black pepper
  • pasta
  • parmesan cheese
  • olive oil
  • red pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • garlic
  • feta
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Baked Feta Pasta

  • olive oil
  • salt
  • block feta
  • garlic
  • cherry tomato
  • basil
  • short pasta
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
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Baked Feta Pasta

  • thyme
  • feta cheese block
  • trottole pasta noodle
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • cherry tomato
  • garlic
  • salt
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Whipped Feta Dip

  • Optional Garnishes
  • chili flake
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • herb
  • For Serving
  • vegetable
  • pita bread
  • vegetable
  • lemon juice
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • oregano
  • garlic
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • dill
  • greek yogurt
  • feta
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Whipped Feta Dip

  • garlic
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • feta
  • pepper
  • olive oil
  • cream cheese
  • red pepper flake
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Herby Feta Dip

  • vegetable
  • salt
  • block feta
  • garlic
  • basil
  • lemon juice
  • avocado
  • greek yogurt
  • chive
  • onion powder
  • olive oil
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Baked Feta Pasta

  • basil
  • spinach
  • cherry
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • white wine
  • garlic
  • feta cheese block
  • pasta
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
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Whipped Feta Dip

  • olive oil
  • greek seasoning
  • garlic
  • greek yogurt
  • lemon zest
  • feta
  • mint
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Lamb and Feta Frittata

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • tarragon
  • za atar
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • lemon zest
  • feta
  • yogurt
  • basil
  • kale
  • green onion
  • olive oil
  • lamb
  • egg
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Mediterranean Tomato & Feta Dip

  • balsamic vinegar
  • black pepper twist
  • kalamata olife
  • basil
  • lemon juice
  • oil tomato
  • garlic
  • cherry tomato
  • olive oil
  • feta
  • accompaniments crostini
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Baked Feta Pasta

  • basil
  • salt
  • rigatoni
  • block feta cheese
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • cherry tomato
  • garlic

Ingredient Breakdown

 
olive oil
salt
feta
garlic
lemon juice
black pepper
red pepper flake
basil
oregano
onion
cherry tomato
dill
mint
honey
lemon
thyme
watermelon
parsley
cilantro
red pepper
cucumber
spinach
pepper
lemon zest
egg
cream cheese
block feta
balsamic vinegar
arugula
feta block
greek yogurt
avocado
kalamata olife
grape tomato
green onion
butter
block feta cheese
crostini
bell pepper
pita
chive
lime juice
pita bread
parmesan cheese
garlic powder
milk
mozzarella cheese
tarragon
feta cheese block
vegetable
cumin
water
cayenne pepper
short pasta
cracker
aleppo pepper
sherry vinegar
za atar
black sesame seed
pistachio
chickpea
herb
almond
carrot
heavy cream
pasta
bacon
strawberry
onion powder
pineapple
dijon mustard
kale
pepita
pickled jalapeño
orzo pasta
broccolini
blocks feta
rosemary
sesame seed
cornstarch
mezze rigatoni
pink
red serrano chile
preserved lemon
greek feta
cipolle rosse
olio extravergine 'oliva
olive nere denocciolate
origano secco
pomodori ramati
sale fino
tahini
kiwi
pine nut
pumpkin
nonstick spray
chicken stock
cheese tortellini
radicchio
navy bean
brussels sprout
orange zest
acorn squash
fig
apple cider vinegar
feta cheese crumble
pomegranate aril
cumin seed
lacinato kale
tomato sauce
lemon rind
spice vinaigrette
hull less barley
sunflower seed
green bean
glazed walnut
blackberry
sugar
sherry vineger
walnut
mache salad green
date
milk greek yogurt
marinated artichoke
juiced
specialty foods store
sumac
bay leaf
chiles de árbol
batch pizza dough
asparagus
crudité
buttermilk
oil anchovy
trottole pasta noodle
soften cream cheese
purple onion
english cucumber
grape
chili flake
castelvetrano olife
bread
hot honey
black lime
lemon thyme
rice flour
greek feta block
white sesame seed
juice lemons juiced get
edible flower
bread loaf
fennel seed
jalapeño
pomegranate
chili powder
clementine
radish
olife
beet green
loose mint
seed
green olife
butternut squash
pizza crust
athenos feta cheese
artichoke
tomato
batch wheat pizza dough
barbecue sauce
cherry
white wine
shrimp
watercress
fennel
greek seasoning
yogurt
lamb
bleu cheese
pecan
peach
black pepper twist
oil tomato
accompaniments crostini
rib celery
microgreen
red beet
hilaryand# eat balsamic thyme dressing
shallot
red wine vinegar
sweet potato
smoked paprika
black bean
hot sauce
salsa verde
rigatoni
mango

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • olive oil 38%

Usual Ingredients

  • feta 24%

Rarey Ingredients

  • salt 17%