Definition of feta
: a white moderately hard and crumbly Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk and cured in brine
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The gaminess of the lamb meatballs ($18) is nicely matched with fragrant mint and a bit of feta.
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Combine an egg, some bread crumbs (panko, plz!), a good splash of that feta brine, crumbled feta, chopped parsley, and olive oil.
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Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary and sprinkle the feta evenly over the vegetables.
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Sprinkle on a pinch of feta and garnish with a Sweety Drop pepper.
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This homemade recipe keeps all of the traditional flavor with spicy black beans, fresh, creamy avocado salsa verde and a sprinkle of feta.
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Serve hot, with remaining feta for guests to add to their dish as desired.
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The wine’s structure is a perfect complement to seafood and will cut the richness of the feta.
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The menu includes roasted beets with citrus and feta, shrimp cocktail, biscuits and gravy, petite crab cakes and a tofu scramble.
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Definition of feta for English Language Learners
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: a type of white Greek cheese that is made from sheep's or goat's milk
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