When I opened up the file I’d started writing for this recipe, it said this: “It’s possible that, like me, you’re feeling a wee bit tender-stomached and head pained due to a thoroughly good 4th of July celebration last night.”
Fourth of July, WHOA, that was a long time ago. It’s September now. I got married, I got honeymooned, I’m a married lady. The other friends of mine who got married this summer are also done and wedded ladies. My wedding season is over, and things are maybe, hopefully, fingers really crossed calming down? Enough for me to remember cooking and blogging and this little space.
I have this huge backlog of recipes. I want to share them with you! I really do, but I’m not sure how to get them all out on the page quickly. I think maybe I’ll need to have a recipe binge, in which you forgive me for not having deep and pithy things to say about each and every thing I post. It’ll mainly be summed up by “YUM.” Because I wouldn’t have put it in the queue if it wasn’t amazing, but I think maybe I went and used up all my pretty word allotment for 2013 in my wedding vows. Wedding vows, they really bring out your perfectionist tendencies.
Anyhoo. I want to get this backlog sorted out, especially because I just bought this little gem yesterday, and I am SO EXCITED to cook from it and maybe have some recipes to share with you.
So let’s get to it, shall we? Feta: Whipped? Toasts.
Whipped Feta Toasts
Presentation: If you’re planning on putting this on bread, you have two options: 1) arrange the tartines ahead of time for your guests and have someone set them out, or 2) set up a little station with bowls of whipped feta, slices of baguette, and delicious toppings. Personally, I like option 2, since it’s less work for you, your guests can make exactly the appetizers they want to eat, and people who don’t know a ton of other people at your event can strike up conversations while they’re putting together their food. And did I mention the less work part? I really like that part.
8 ounces feta
1-2 few tablespoons of olive oil
3 ounces cream cheese
Put the feta in a food processor, crumbling it a little if it’s not already crumbled. Blend it until it’s turned into fine crumbs. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and blend until it’s mostly smooth, adding another tablespoon if needed.
Add the cream cheese, and puree in the processor until it’s very smooth and creamy. Spread it on to slices of baguette and top it with delicious things.
To finish:
This makes enough whipped feta for about two baguettes, or one loaf of artisanal bread. Top with delicious things. Some potential combinations:
– Mama Lil’s peppers and a balsamic reduction
– roasted tomatoes, minced garlic, and drizzle of balsamic
– roasted cherry tomatoes and a bit of olive tapenade
– fresh or roasted figs and a drizzle of honey
– red wine-pickled onions, a few baby salad greens, and chopped toasted walnuts
– feta pairs well with dill, sage, and mint, so perhaps have salt cellars full of chopped herbs on hand, as well
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