From The Feta Files

Everything you need to know about the world's favourite brined cheese

By Team Foodstories

3-Minute Read

The story of feta cheese begins in the cradle of the Mediterranean. Tracing back its origins to Greece, this cheese has been enjoyed for centuries. Deriving its name from the Greek word "pheta," meaning slice, feta cheese is a star in the kitchen. Its savoury and tangy taste has a wonderful creamy undertone, making feta a great accompaniment to any and every dish. Be it an addition to plain salads or just roasted vegetables, feta can give you the feel of the bright blue Mediterranean, at home.

Typically crafted from sheep’s milk or a blend of sheep and goat milk, feta gets its unique zest from its magical brine. Once the milk curdles, the curds are separated, lightly salted, and matured in brine, creating that characteristic tang.

However, the story of feta is not just about history and taste; it's about versatility. Sure, it's a star in the classic Greek Spanakopita, but it's salty, briny flavour can seamlessly complement both sweet and savoury ingredients. Whether tossed with pasta, cubed and fried to create croutons, blitzed into a creamy dip, or simply sprinkled as crumbs to zhuzh up any meal, feta truly stands out as a culinary gem.

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Feta's salty-tangy charm isn't just for Mediterranean dishes. This versatile cheese is here to spruce up any and every ingredient, be it sweet or savoury! Read on to discover our feta-favourite recipes in which the beloved crumbly cheese becomes the main character.

Honey-Feta Crackers
This simple recipe that will take less than a minute. Spread feta on a cracker, drizzle with honey, and top with red pepper flakes. Sweet, salty, spicy – midnight snack, sorted!

Stuffed Dates
Pack pitted dates with feta, chopped pistachio, lemon zest and honey– it’ll take you 10 minutes (or less) to prepare this masterpiece; perfect for a last-minute party snack.

Dessert Bruschetta
Dark chocolate and feta? Yes, please! Top a slice of grilled bread with this duo, add a honey drizzle, and you've got a surprisingly delicious dessert. If you wish to add some texture and crunch, chop up some almonds or pistachios and sprinkle generously.

Viral Feta Eggs
One of the internet's latest obsessions is a simple sunny-side-up egg over melting feta. Top with a drizzle of chilli oil, serve with avocado toast, and voilà.

Saag Feta
It may sound bizarre at first but trust us when we say that feta is a surprisingly great alternate to your usual cottage cheese (paneer). You can try replacing paneer with this cheese in the traditional saag for a Greek-Indian fusion that will have you licking your plate.