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If you love Greek food, you probably have a soft spot in your heart for slightly salty, strong-flavored, crumbly white Feta cheese. Feta is likely best known as an ingredient in Greek Salad. Still, there are so many great dishes in every type of cuisine that benefit from the addition of this tasty cheese. Tonight it's all about awards, and I'm thinking Feta certainly deserves the award for best performance in a supporting role.
Feta pairs well with many other foods, and because it's a strong-flavored cheese, it doesn't take much to give things an extra flavor boost. Of course there are people like myself, who love Feta enough to just eat it plain. But if you're not familiar with this strong-flavored Greek cheese, talented cooks around the world can give you ideas about how to use it with spinach, tomatoes, eggs, or in baking.
Of course there are endless foods that pair well with Feta, so if we missed one of your favorites, please leave the recipe link in the comments.
Feta with Spinach
Spinach with Feta is a classic combination, and in Davis, California, Sher from What Did You Eat makes Spinach and Feta Cheese Yeast Bread.
From the Canary Islands comes Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken from Canarygirl.
In Canada, you can find real Greek Spanakopita (spinach and feta pies) at More Than Burnt Toast.
Another take on Spanakopita by Peter from Kalofagas - Pursuit of Delicious Food, who's Greek but living in Canada.
Pasta with Spinach, Feta, and Olives looks good at Sidewalk Shoes in Tennessee.
Holler from Tinned Tomatoes in Scotland tries out Spinach and Feta Triangles.
Feta with Eggs
Nic at Baking Bites in California uses Feta in Crustless Spinach and Feta Quiche.
In Italy, Sara at The Kitchen Pantry pairs feta with Zucchini and puff pastry to create Courgette and Feta Quiche.
Asparagus and Feta Cheese Frittata sounds good at Lisa's Kitchen in Ontario.
Feta with Tomatoes
In Toronto, Kevin from Closet Cooking makes Htipiti or Greek Feta Cheese Dip.
Cherry Tomato and Feta Cheese Tart is on the menu at Cafe Fernando in Istanbul.
In New York City, The City Cook features Baked Pasta with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Feta.
The Cajun Chef in Louisiana makes Red Snapper with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese.
Baking with Feta
Beth from Oregon shares Cornbread with Feta and Chives for A Year in Bread.
In Switzerland, Rosa's Yummy Yums bakes Feta and Fresh Herb Cake.
Pille from Nami Nami makes Savoury Muffins with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Estonia.
Margot at Coffee and Vanilla in London gives a recipe for Spinach and Feta Tart.
In Connecticut, Ari from Baking and Books has a gorgeous photo of her Rustic Spinach Feta Bread.
Make Your Own Feta
(edit - 2-26) Thanks to Alyssa from Just Cause for sharing the recipe she has enjoyed using for how to make feta cheese. Also check the comments for more cheese-making links.
BlogHer Food Editor Kalyn Denny also blogs at Kalyn's Kitchen, where she wrote about her favorite Feta Cheese, and used it with Stuffed Mushrooms and Grilled Eggplant.
