Feta cheese is undoubtedly one of the most popular Greek foods outside of Greece. Most think of it as an ingredient used for Greek salads, which it is. However, share a few meals with a Greek family and you will quickly realize that feta consumption is far broader than a simple accoutrement for ones salad. In Greece, feta is served as a table cheese, in that a large slice is placed on a plate in the center of the table. Each person is then free to serve themselves during the course of the meal. The brininess and texture complements the…
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Continue ReadingGreek feta cheese pie, otherwise known as “tiropita” in Greek, is delicious and relatively easy to make. The savory and tangy filled baked phyllo makes these hand held baked goods perfect as an appetizer or for a quick snack. Serve your Greek cheese pie hot out of the oven, at room temperature, or right out of the refrigerator for a cool treat on a hot summer day. Ingredients 8oz roll room temperature phyllo dough 4 eggs 6 ounces Greek yogurt 11 ounces feta cheese 1/4 cup milk 6 tablespoons butter Preparation Melt 6 tablespoons of butter and set aside In…