Greek Style Meatballs with Feta (Κεφτεδακια με Φετα)

This recipe serves 6-8 (excellent appetizer)

Ingredients:

1lb ground beef
1 garlic clove (smashed into very small pieces)
1 cup of breadcrumbs or stale bread (if you use the stale bread option wet and strain the bread before adding to the mix)
1 egg
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup of Feta in small cubes
1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Pinch of salt and pepper

Bake:

Preheat oven to 425F or 375F if you are using a convection oven.
In a large bowl combine the ground beef, egg, garlic, breadcrumbs and mix well by hand adding the olive oil and parsley last.
With your hands use small portions of the mixture to form small round meatballs about 1'' in diameter and place the Feta cubes in the center. 
Place in a baking casserole or pan and bake in the oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown - please note that the baking time differs from oven to oven so it is advised to check them after 15 minutes.
Serve individually or along with fresh bread, tomatoes, olives, or Greek yogurt.

Καλη σας ορεξη!

Cretan Dakos

Cretan Dakos is a popular appetizer in Greece. If it reminds you of the Italian Bruschetta is because they are very similar. Without a doubt Dakos is a very healthy choice when it comes to a quick small bite, as its toppings of fresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh herbs are medicine for your body and soul. Use this simple recipe for your next gathering of friends and hear them rave about it. Beware though these slices are addicting....

Serves 6 

Ingredients:

1. 6 whole wheat rusks (or sliced toasted whole wheat bread)
2. 12 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (2 tbsp for each toasted slice of bread or rusk)
3. 3 large tomatoes (diced)
4. 8oz of Feta cheese (crumbled)
5. Freshly chopped parsley
6. Kalamata olives (sliced)
7. Small caperberries
8. Dry Greek oregano (optional)

How to make it:

Sprinkle the rusks with some water and using a tablespoon pour extra virgin olive on top of each rusk. 

Add the diced tomatoes and top with the crumbled Feta, Kalamata olives, caperberries and finally freshly chopped parsley. That's it! Ready to serve.