If you know me, you know this Greek gal LOVES feta. I seriously always have it in my fridge because I put it on everything. It’s so versatile and I love the saltiness it adds into recipes. So to do you a little favor, I’ve compiled a bunch of my favorite feta recipes so I can help you fall in love with feta just as much as I am.
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The History of Feta
If you’re wondering why Greek’s are so obsessed with feta it’s because it’s been around for basically as long as humanity. It comes from the very first cheese that was made over 8,000 years ago. The first mention of feta is in Homer’s Odyssey which dates back to the 8th century BC. So all that’s to say, us Greek’s grew up with this delicious cheese and created so many different ways to use it in our diets.
How We Use Feta in Our Feta Recipes
There are so many ways to use feta. Many people think you just use it in salads but the options are endless. You can use it on top of hot dishes and casseroles, you can bake it, you can whip it into delicious dips, you can bake it into casserole dishes for a cheesy sauce. The world is your oyster when it comes to all the different uses for feta cheese.
Feta FAQs
What is feta made out of?
Feta is a brined white cheese that is made from either sheep’s milk or from a mixture of sheep and goat’s milk.
Is feta good for you?
Feta is one of the healthier cheeses and is packed with protein and healthy fat. It can help with gut health, bone density, and so much more.
These juicy Baked Meatballs have a Greek spin with the yummy dressing, and feta. Cook them up on a sheet pan with veggies and you have a full, one-pan meal.
This bomb roasted Beet Salad and Feta has the creaminess of whipped feta, combined with a crunch of pistachios. It's perfect for a winter or fall side dish or main course!
This easy, Greek-inspired twist to the famous tortilla hack will have you drooling with the combination of feta and olives wrapped up in this delicious spinach wrap recipe.
This Greek Couscous Salad is filled with fresh produce and abundant in flavour and tastes of Greece! Bring this to your next BBQ or family + friend gathering, everyone will be impressed that the Tofu Feta is cruelty free and actually tastes of Feta!
This Greek shrimp and orzo pasta bake is so delicious. It has olives, it has feta, it is easy to make in less than 30-minutes, what more could you need?