Halloumi and feta cheese Recipes

Whether it's Greek or Cypriot, halloumi and feta cheese, both made from sheep's milk, conjure up sunsoaked memories of holidays in the Greek islands. Delia has used these versatile cheeses in a range of recipes from kebabs and vegetarian courgette, mint, potato and feta cakes to a wonderful fried halloumi dish with lime and caper vinaigrette - the essence of summer eating.

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Serves 6-8

Savoury Feta Cheesecake

Yes, it's unusual for a cheesecake to be savoury rather than sweet, but try to suspend disbelief and we can promise you'll enjoy this light and summery concoction, which will also please vegetarians if it's on the menu.

 

 

Makes 12

Feta, Olive and Sun-dried Tomato Scones

These little scones are packed with Mediterranean flavours and are just the thing spread with butter at teatime. Alternatively, enjoy them with soup or other lunchtime foods.

 

 

Serves 2 as a light lunch, or 4 as a starter

Fried Halloumi Cheese with Lime and Caper Vinaigrette

Ideally, this quick and easy storecupboard recipe should be enjoyed outside on a warm day: failing that, it will evoke memories of summer with every bite!

 

 

Serves 4

Char-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 4

Camargue Red Rice Salad with Feta Cheese

This is a lovely salad for outdoor eating on a warm, sunny summer's day.

 

 

Serves 2

Marinated Halloumi Cheese Kebabs with Herbs

If you're cooking for vegetarians, these wonderful kebabs will go down a storm. The halloumi cheese is firm enough to withstand grilling, and combines beautifully with the other flavours in this recipe.

 

 

Serves 3 as a light lunch or 6 as a first course

Feta 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.

 

 

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