The other day I made the Meditteranean Risotto that I had on deck in last week's dinner menu. The idea was so appealing...I adore sun-dried tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. I love rice and the creaminess of risotto. I thought the dish would be a slam dunk!
However, when feta cheese is heated up, it smells like old, disgusting, wet gym socks. In this dish, it tasted about the same also.
Looks pretty though!
I really, really wanted to like it! I tried so hard to encourage myself to continue eating it - but in the end, I gave up. I don't know why I kept the copious amounts of leftovers...maybe I'll revisit the risotto cold. Maybe. Probably not.
Monday - Calzones
Tuesday - Roasted Garlic and Citrus Chicken
Wednesday - Moraccan Spiced Chickpea Soup with Sandwiches
Thursday - Tofu Ka-bobs with Mustard Dipping Sauce
Friday - Pizza
2 comments:
Was it real sheepsmilk feta, or domestic cow's milk? I find that cow feta doesn't have that feet smell to it when you heat it.
Also, a good rule of thumb is to add feta to a cooked dish at the last minute, so it just warms rather than cooks. It makes a huge difference--I love adding feta and fresh herbs to scrambled eggs at the last minute, so the herbs stay green and the feta doesn't get fetid.
Too bad about the risotto - it certainly sounds & looks delish!
Looks like the family calzone was a hit, tho...
I'm still plannin' to use that mustard glaze on pork ribs before the grill gets second billing to the oven again...
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