Broiled Feta Cheese
Broiled feta cheese is one of my most favorite appetizers, which you can serve
in a variety of ways. The following recipe is how I happened to make it on one
occasion, and it turned out really well!
1 pound feta cheese
1 small shallot or onion, diced
1/4 cup white wine
1/8 cup olive oil (for drizzling)
2 tablespoons of paprika
3 tablespoons of lavender
1 scallion, sliced
1/2 lemon for juice & zest
Directions
Crumble feta into an oven-safe dish which can be put under the broiler, and mix in the shallot/onion & lavender.
Pour the wine over it, until it is evenly distributed. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze lemon over it for juice, and
sprinkle paprika.
You can pick up lavender at almost any coop store/health food store—and what they sell should be culinary grade.
It’s not necessary, but brings this dish to the next level.
Place under broiler for 10-13 minutes, checking every couple of minutes. It should end up crispy on top and creamy
under the wine. Grate some lemon rind for zest and add some sliced scallion over the top when done, if you wish.
Eat “straight” up, or with a pita. Enjoy!