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Tag: feta cheese

  • Summer Pasta with Zucchini, Squash, Fava Beans and Spinach

    Summer Pasta with Zucchini, Squash, Fava Beans and Spinach

    This summer vegetable pasta stir-fry includes shucking, blanching, and peeling fresh fava beans, but don’t let those steps intimidate you. None of the steps take very long. The shucking and peeling can be done as a fun family cooking activity. You can also prepare the beans the day before. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: Directions:…

  • Greek Watermelon Salad

    Greek Watermelon Salad

    This Greek salad is a twist on the classic, substituting watermelon for the tomatoes. Toss ripe watermelon, cucumber, green bell pepper, and onion with a dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice and dried oregano. Top with Kalamata olives and feta cheese.  Enjoy a perfect first course or side salad! This recipe was tested using…

  • Eggplant Salad Toasts

    Eggplant Salad Toasts

    Courtesy of Smitten Kitchen Servings: Makes about 8 toasts; double the recipe if you’d like to eat the salad straight. Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, about 3/4 pound, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for oiling baking sheet1/4 teaspoon saltblack pepper1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1/4 cup crumbled crumbled feta (or vegan cheese)1…