LIFESTYLE
Recipe of the Week...
Travel involves trying new foods and new ways of preparing food.
Here is a recipe you can make at home.
Djathë i bardhë from Albania
Grilled feta cheese traditionally served with sweet peppers, olives, or tomatoes.
History: For centuries, families with even a single dairy animal would produce this fresh cheese as a way to preserve milk for immediate use. It represents a fundamental aspect of self-sufficiency in the Albanian highlands and villages.
Ingredients:
8 oz feta cheese (sheep or cow milk variety)
1 tablespoon fresh or dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh or dried thyme
Black pepper to taste
OPTIONAL: 1 tomato sliced, 1 bell pepper sliced, or ½ cup olives sliced
Crusty bread or crackers for serving
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Arrange the cheese in a small, ovenproof dish.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the cheese.
(Optional) Arrange the sliced tomato, sliced bell pepper or olives on top of cheese
Drizzle more olive oil on vegetables
Sprinkle oregano or thyme
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is soft and starting to bubble.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with black pepper, and serve immediately with bread or crackers.
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