For the marinated feta. In a large bowl, toss the peppers with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. but I just like my tree to be normal. Combine: Spread the feta mixture on top of a large serving board, and carefully place the olive mixture on top. Layer ingredients starting with feta, ingredients, topping with Thyme sprigs on top. Charring the aromatics adds an intense, smoky flavor to the oil, which the feta absorbs to a beautiful effect. Remove from the grill and arrange on a serving plate. Measure out 2 tablespoons of sundried tomato oil and put this into the jar with the dried Italian herbs. Top up with extra virgin olive oil (make sure the oil covers the feta) add lemon juice, seal and pop in the fridge. If you need another 0.5 person to eat the turkey Robbie doesnt eat, I would happily volunteer! Red Chilli Flakes - To add that much needed spice, add in some red chilli flakes. Peel and slice the garlic cloves and add them to the jar. Step 3. Feta is a brined cheese that was traditionally made from sheep's milk or in some cases, sheep's milk mixed together with goat's milk . For salads and such, I buy better oils from a huileriesince Im worth it! Pour over the block of feta, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes . Too cute that you count Robbie at half You put your tree up the day after Thanksgiving? 3 garlic cloves (thinly sliced) 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped) 1 teaspoon dried oregano. I tried to bring some home for friends but they were a bit crushed, which was such a shame. Instructions. Ive never heard of an upside down treeIm too traditional too. Ingredients. This is somewhere that you dont need to use the best, most expensive olive oil that all those lunatic foodies are fawning over, although I do have a bottle of mid-priced K olive oil from Algeria that has the taste of kalamata olives thats stupendous for marinating cheese. Cover the container with the lid and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Im going to stick with my regular right-side-up tree. Grab (or better yet, bake!) What did we do with all of our free time before the kids came along?? A block of feta is drizzled with high quality extra virgin olive oil, sprinkled with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then topped with thyme leaves. Add chile pepper, herbes de Provence, and lemon zest. Speaking of fake Christmas trees, have you guys heard of the upside-down Christmas tree? marinated feta appetizer recipe2 blocks of feta cheese cut into small cubes (you could also use crumbled feta) 1 sprig of fresh rosemary. If I cant use the name Feta, what would I call a Feta-like cheese? In fact, the best part of Thanksgiving is being able to chill out for the rest of the weekend and snack on delicious leftoverswith little to no work in the kitchen at all! The Ravinia Festival is our destination this week to hear Tony Bennett(Friday), do I have enough time to make so this tastes wonderful? Yes! I would be super happy to get a jar of this.so feel free to send me some Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!! Set the oil to the side and allow it to cool for 15 minutes. Tuck remaining ingredients except for oil (thyme, lemon rind, garlic cloves, bay leaf, lemon juice, peppercorns, rosemary, oregano and red pepper flakes) around the feta. Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C) Scrub potatoes and dry well, using paper towels Coat them with a bit of olive oil. Turn the container lid-side down after a few hours to make sure the feta gets marinated evenly. Filling the jar. Although it tastes better and better with each passing day, I cant wait long and mine usually lasts just through the following weekend. Turn chicken; spoon reserved marinade over chicken and top with feta cheese. Here's how to make this marinated cheese recipe (printer-friendly recipe below): Slice or cube the feta. Crispy Baked Chicken Legs and Thighs Yield: 1 jar Zesty Marinated Feta Cheese Feta cheese can be used for so many different recipes!! (Im counting Robbie as a half since Im pretty sure he wont touch the turkeybut I can always hope.) This coming weekend is always one of my favorites of the entire year. BTW that upside down Christmas tree is genius! Mix until well combined. How would you rate Marinated Feta with Roasted Lemon? Prep Time 5 minutes Total Time 5 minutes Ingredients 250g feta cheese 1 cup olive oil Instructions Add olive oil, sliced garlic, fresh parsley, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and red pepper flakes to a measuring cup or mason jar. On potatoes Sprinkle feta on mashed potatoes or baked and scalloped potatoes. Say what? Although Im not much of a font of knowledge about a lot of things, if its food-related, Ill do in a pinch. Haha! I love the offer of being the extra .5 person, Neil! Cut up the feta into 1/2 inch cubes. Yum! Another one of our favorite holiday traditions is appetizers for dinner. The marinated feta will keep for several weeks in a covered jar in the refrigerator. What a wonderful idea! Grilling Feta GrillingFeta is a delicious option because it softens the texture and makes it nice and toasty. Marinated feta sounds really yummy. Im too traditional. You can also use rounds of semi-firm chvre too, and I bought a big chunk of sheeps milk cheese today at my favorite Arab grocer that may or may not have been true feta, but was not-too-dry and I knew would be just perfect. Hi David! Did you just use plain green olives and then add seasonings and olive oil? Adjust the amount of chilli used according to your taste. Totally did a double take as I just made a batch of marinated feta. Strip the leaves off the thyme stems and add them to the jar. Step By Step Recipe Take a clean sterilised jar and fill it with feta cubes. They like their cheese & bread here . Thats one perfect weekend! And for those of you who live in France, G20 supermarch has Puget olive oil on sale right now for 5.29 per liter. No need to dry the beets before wrapping. Zest the lemon, either by peeling strips with a veg peeler or by finely grating it and then juice the lemon. Pour the herby oil on the feta until covered. We just served it up with chewy Italian bread and a bottle of wine. Thats dinner right therealong with a glass of wine, of course! Ill be back on Black Friday with a delicious cheesecake to get your Christmas season started off right! I dont think I would go for that!! A smaller company, Stella Cadente, makes their oil from trees that are McEvoy trees. Cover; chill 12 hours. Carefully cut feta into cubes. Marvin: I think it would be great with firm tofu, although I would keep it refrigerated at all times and use it within a week since tofu doesnt last as long as feta. Pour in the olive oil. We do have a fake tree that we put up in our basement next to our entertainment area. Apparently, this tradition has roots that date all the way back to the 7th century. It's fairly easy to make and pairs wonderfully with crostini or a warm, crusty ciabatta baguette (my fav!). Oh, European cheese and bread! ParisBreakfasts: I havent had too many Greek olive oilsmust be time for a trip to Greece! For a snack dinner or Italian appetizer idea, you cant beat this easy Antipasto Platter. Protip: of you (like me) are at a loss with what to do with the oil & lemons after all the feta had been eaten, remove the bay leaves and maybe a chile, and blend everything together to make a vinaigrette. I agree stuff is excellent, perfect for little snack! Chop the feta into cubes of approximately 1 cm square and place them in the jar. 2. Get David's newsletter sent right to your Inbox! Repeat layering with remaining ingredients. This Marinated Feta does need to marinate (thus the name) for at least 48 hours, so you do have to plan ahead just a wee bit. Add the rest of the feta and then pour in the olive oil. Hi Linda: Yes I have visited McEvoy in Petaluma, which is a great place to learn about and taste good American olive oil. So good. I agree with CVilleBilly. Let stand 10 minutes. Since it uses so much olive oil, I like to keep refilling it for a bitand then we use up the flavored olive oil when cooking. Marinated feta made without fresh garlic can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months. Then, chill in the fridge, and enjoy! Instructions. I am going to make this right away and store it for those wine nights with my girlies! Simply warm the olive oil in a saute pan then add in the garlic, shallot, lemon zest and chili flakes. Then top each slice with the tomato mixture and drizzle lightly with balsamic. In pint-sized glass jar, arrange herbs, lemon, peppercorns and pepper flakes. It was pretty eye-opening whats passed off as pure olive oil. Chef Yotam Ottolenghi's smoky marinated feta is a flavor bomb made by letting feta sit in an oil bath infused with garlic, lemon, bay leaves, and charred chili flakes. Cover and refrigerate until serving. This Marinated Feta makes for a great holiday appetizer or light dinner! Marinated feta is an easy way to elevate your next charcuterie board, antipasto platter, or Mediterranean feast. Simply layer the aromatics and feta in a sealable glass jar- for this recipe I used thyme, rosemary, chilli, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour enough olive oil in the jar to completely cover the cheese. Sprinkle some oregano and top with a slice of feta. Football, Christmas decorating and delicious leftovers. Gently stir cheese into oil mixture. 1. 4. We always make a full Thanksgiving feast here in our house even though theres only 2.5 of us here. As is with simple recipes like this, the quality of the ingredients is super important. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil with 1 grated garlic clove in a saucepan, 1 minute. Pro-level tricks totransform your cooking! I dont know, David, what is your opinion on that web report on botulism and garlic? Maybe even with feta. I think Ill stick to a traditional one. I love pickling and or marinating anything I can get my hands on, and this looks so good! How good is feta!? Cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Marinated feta is SO darned easy, and you can easily adjust the flavors to your preference. For Preparing the Marinated Feta: 5 ounces feta cheese, cut into small cubes, slightly smaller than water melon slices 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 8 fresh chopped oregano leaves or good pinch of dried oregano few pinches coarse kosher salt, more or less to taste couple small pinches cracked black pepper Cover, refrigerate and leave for as long as possible - a few hours or preferably overnight. Im making curried chicken liver pate anda smoked salmon spread this afternoon to take to Thanksgiving with Garys family, Hes making a rustic Tuscan bread to go with them. Spending time with good friends while sharing good food is what the holidays are all about! Im not so sure about that upside down tree, but Ill just have to wait to see a photo of yourshaha! Agreed sounds cool but for someones else house. I mean the upside down one does solve some problems (pets, kids, etc.) Marinate in the fridge for as long as you have time for (2 hours minimum, 4 hours best). Tomato Crostini. But if Im not going to eat mine within 24 hours, I do stick it in the refrigerator where I like to consume it within two weeks. Lil Shashi just showed me that upside down Christmas tree at first I was like WTH??? In fact, this would be a fun one to set out while decorating your tree this yearupside-down or otherwise. Put cubed feta and marinade into a shallow plastic container with a tight fitting lid. appetizers. Also, I highly recommend keeping a batch of this marinated feta in the fridge throughout the holidays. It's tempting to want to add garlic, but it's best to be on the safe side. Happy Thanksgiving, Kelsie!! I love this simple recipe David!! At a Glance: Here is a quick snapshot of what ingredients are in this recipe. Seal and refrigerate for at least 48 hours. Definitely try out the marinated feta, Heatherits so darned easy to make, and you could totally play with the herbs and seasonings you add in. Let feta marinate for 30-60 minutes (no need to refrigerate). Yum! The herb-infused olive oil is tasty for all sorts of recipes. So good!! How do you make marinated feta cheese with rosemary Cut the cheese into cubes. Hes so picky!) The liquid brine will protect the cheese from air, thus preventing dry and sour feta. the add-ins (herbs, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, etc.) Your email address will not be published. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, basil, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. I tried yesterday. I used to do this with chevre long ago and had forgotten about it.. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix well to combine. Any leftover cheese mixture can be covered and refrigerated up to 4 days longer. There used to be a local farmer who made their own feta and sold different flavors of marinated feta at the farmers market. I LOVE the smell of a real tree, grew up with it. Thanks, Dorothy!! Once the olive oil has cooled, add half your cubed feta to the jar and add in the herbs, peppercorns, lemon peel and hot pepper. Preheat oven to 400. Bring to a low simmer, then after about 5 minutes add in the scallions and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. 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