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Feta
Feta is a quite unique and distinctive cheese. It has recently been registered in the EU as a product of controlled origin, which means that true feta is made in Greece from 85 per cent goats' milk and 15 per cent ewes’ milk.
It develops its special flavour by being kept in salted brine. This gives it a salty flavour with slightly sour undertones. Its colour is brilliant white and it falls somewhere between a hard and soft cheese because, although it looks firm, it is in fact very crumbly, so there’s no need to grate it – all you do is crumble it between your fingers. It is delightful sprinkled on to a Greek salad made with ridge cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, olives and Greek olive oil. It’s also marvellous as a dip whizzed together in a blender with some ripe avocado.
The French are now making a version of feta and this has a milder, fresher flavour than the Greek and Cypriot versions and well worth trying as a variation.
Serves 4Cheese and Herb Fritters with Sweet Pepper Marmalade
A treat for vegetarians, you can use whatever cheese you like for this - and you must try the Sweet Pepper Marmalade which is a revelation with cheese or even cold meats.
Serves 4Char-grilled Aubergine and Roasted Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese
As Delia says, bread dipped into fruity olive oil and tomato juices is food of the gods. But roast the tomatoes first and it’s even better! This easy salad is the perfect thing for a hot summer’s day.
Serves 4Camargue Red Rice Salad with Feta Cheese
This is a lovely salad for outdoor eating on a warm, sunny summer's day.
Serves 3 as a light lunch or 6 as a first courseFeta Cheese, Spinach and Pine Nut Galettes
Keep some of the galette pastry in the freezer and you can always create a meal in minutes, using any topping you have to hand. This combination is reminiscent of that lovely Greek dish spanakopita.
Serves 12 (makes 16 cakes – one per person, plus a few extra)Courgette and Potato Cakes with Mint and Feta Cheese
Courgettes, mint and feta are three ingredients that have a summery feel. Add potatoes to make little cakes and you have a treat for veggies and meat eaters alike - a great recipe for a summer buffet.
