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It's Greek to Me's Spicy Hot Feta Cheese Spread - Htipiti

It's Greek to Me's Spicy Hot Feta Cheese Spread - Htipiti comes together with Greek Feta Cheese, Cream Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Garlic. Serves 10. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 4
• 1 lb
• 1/4 lb
• 1/4 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 2

Method (preview)

1. 1

   To roast the peppers, place them on a baking sheet in an oven set at 500 degrees F. Bake until the peppers are soft enough to peel the skins, about 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Blend the feta and cream cheese in a mixer or food processor until smooth.

3. 3

   Mix in the roasted peppers, olive oil, and, if using, garlic cloves.

4. 4

   Add the lemon juice 1 tablespoon at a time.

5. 5

   Taste the mixture and add the lemon juice accordingly to balance the flavor.

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   Refrigerate and use as a spread on bread or pita or a dip for vegetables.

7. 7

   Htipiti is a classic meze (appetizer) in the taverns of Thessalon'ki,

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   Greece.

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   The peppers add delightful color and flavor to the spread.

10. 10

    If you prefer that hot-hot bite, beef up the number of peppers or use habanero chiles.

11. 11

    To cool things a bit, substitute a red bell pepper for a few of the jalapenos.

12. 12

    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa; 21 November 2007. www.fareshare.net

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