subject: How to Cook With Feta Cheese [print this page] How to Cook With Feta Cheese How to Cook With Feta Cheese
Any meal can be spruced up with feta cheese. Whether it's adding a little pizazz to a basic salad, microwaving tomatoes, or steaming broccoli, all you need is feta cheese. The nice thing about cooking with feta is that is doesn't require a lot of time. The cooking time varies of course depending on whether you are preparing a microwave, stove- top, or even an oven- baked dish.
Microwave:
For those of you who use the microwave to prepare your frozen dinners, popcorn, or even a toasty cup of hot chocolate, the good news is that you can also use the microwave to prepare dishes with this cheese. In less than 4 minutes you can make one of the best microwaved dishes with feta cheese- baked fish fillet. 1) Start out by placing your seasoned fillet in a microwave safe dish. 2) Add a dash of virgin olive to complement the heat of the microwave to help the fillet cook quicker and add flavor. 3) Set on high, cook for about 1 -2 minutes. 4) Now, after the ding, don't forget to add the cheese. Dress the fillet with as much feta as you would like and enjoy.
Stove-top:
Ditch the parmesan for the night and liven up your evening meals with the cheese. A faithful friend of feta, pasta is always a great choice. Prepare your pasta according to your normal recipe except exchange that shake of parmesan with a shower of feta.
Oven-baked:
True feta cheese justice is performed in the warmth of the oven. For your oven baked recipes, if you choose to include the feta cheese in your dish prior to baking the secret to not burning the cheese is to cook your dish at a slightly lower temperature (around 345 - 350 degrees). Or you can simply garnish your dish with the cheese. Once you remove your dish from the oven, sprinkle the feta cheese on top and double the flavor with a pinch of parsley or oregano. Now, you have the delightful combination of zest and rich color.
For best results, we recommend using Barrel Aged Feta.
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