Sizzling Oil Greek Feta Dip

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Sizzling Oil Greek Feta Dip

a shallow white circular serving tray with a block of feta cheese topped with sizzling herb oil

This Sizzling Oil Greek Feta Dip has become our family’s obsession! If you’re looking for a simple, crowd pleasing Greek appetizer that can be prepared in minutes, this is it! All you need is olive oil, herbs, feta and garlic! We love it served with crostini!

Why We Love Sizzling Oil Feta Dip with Crostini

As you know, our Sizzling Oil Appetizer and our Sizzling Oil Spaghetti have gone crazy online and for good reason. I honestly think that when something sounds, smells and looks appetizing it literally ends up more appetizing.

We are all obsessed with the show stopping moment that the sizzling, popping hot oil is poured out over the noodles. So what else could we make for that moment? A feta dip of course! Just wait until you serve this Herby Feta Appetizer!

Ingredients for Sizzling Oil Feta

  • Olive Oil: Helps cook the garlic and acts as the “sauce” for the feta.
  • Garlic: Use fresh garlic so it ends up a little toasted.
  • Fresh Herbs: Parsley, Oregano (or Marjoram), Rosemary and Basil
  • Red Pepper Flakes: Adds flavor and a little heat.
  • Kosher Salt: Adds flavor.
  • Balsamic Glaze: Adds acidity and a little sweetness as a cooked down syrup. (TIP: Balsamic Vinegar works fine too)
  • Feta: Make sure you buy the block, even if you choose to break it up ahead of time for easier dipping.
  • Crostini: The perfect vessel for carrying cheese straight to mouth

How to Make Sizzling Oil Feta Dip

  1. Mix: Place all the herbs, garlic and spices in a shallow bowl and mix to combine. Or add the garlic to the oil for a toasted garlic flavor. Spread over the feta.
  2. Heat: Add the oil to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the garlic and let it toast.
    • PRO TIP: Pay close attention to the garlic because it will brown quickly and you don’t want it to burn.
  3. Pour: Pour the hot oil and garlic over the top of the herbs mixture and feta. Drizzle with some balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Eat: Dig in!

FAQ

Can I use dry herbs instead of fresh?

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Cheesy Stuffed Grilled Peppers

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Cheesy Stuffed Grilled Peppers

Cheesy Stuffed Grilled Peppers

These Grilled Cheesy Stuffed Peppers are the ultimate indulgent appetizer! Tender yellow peppers are filled with melty queso fresco and seasoned to perfection, then grilled to golden, bubbly bliss.

The result? A smoky, cheesy bite that’s slightly charred on the outside and oozing with flavor on the inside. Perfect for a cozy side dish or a fun, flavorful appetizer!

Watch How These Stuffed Peppers are Made…

That’s right cream cheese jalapeno peppers, you’ve got competition. Bring it! Or don’t because I totally don’t think there’s an actual winner since they are different, but this is my personal favorite for all summer long. I hope that by the end of the post I will have you convinced that this really is the best grilled stuffed pepper recipe.

Making This Recipe

First thing first, this recipe is one that my sweet brother in law, Jake taught Cade years ago and Cade actually had to beg me to try. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you may have noticed that there aren’t really any spicy recipes on here. Yup, I’m a wimp. I don’t enjoy spicy. If it has great flavor I can kind of understand but I still don’t enjoy it. Well, Cade and I had just had our first baby and within a week we were on our way to California to do summer sales.

It was horrible and such a long drive. And don’t worry, we had to take both our cars so I drove one and my sweet husband drove the other. For anyone that has just had a baby, just think about driving from Utah to San Diego with a newborn you were trying to nurse for the first time ever, not to mention one you had just given birth to. Yup!

Anyway, that’s where Cade had to beg me to try these cheesy stuffed peppers which he promised would not be spicy. In fact, they are really yummy and we all know that queso fresco cheese is my favorite. The biggest thing to remember is that the seeds hold the spice which means you want to pull them out but also it can burn your fingers so use plastic gloves or be careful and use a paring knife to get them out. But truly, if I love them, you for sure will. And they are so easy for summer grilling which is awesome.

Ingredients for Cheese Stuffed Grilled Peppers

This recipe is easily scalable depending on the size of y

Parmesan Basil Zucchini Fritters [+Video]

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Parmesan Basil Zucchini Fritters [+Video]

a photo of several golden fried zucchini fritters sitting next to a small cup of creamy dipping sauce

These delicious zucchini fritters are made with parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a flavorful twist. They are the perfect way to use up summer zucchini and make for a tasty appetizer or side dish.

You are going to go nuts for these crispy parmesan basil zucchini fritters! They are perfectly crunchy, full of cheesy goodness and so much flavor with only a few ingredients! Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite zucchini recipe.

I love to find new ways of using that bursting with produce zucchini plant and these parmesan basil zucchini fritters recipe is a perfect way to mix things up from the traditional zucchini bread, zucchini lasagna etc.

Ingredients for Zucchini Fritters

If you have zucchinis overflowing in your garden, grab a couple of them and a few other simple ingredients. I always like to see a quick overview of the ingredients so I know what to grab at the grocery store. Here is everything you will need:

  • Zucchinis: shredded small with a box grater, no need to peel them
  • Egg: helps bind the fritter together
  • Flour: gives the fritters structure and just regular all purpose flour is all you need
  • Chives: adds flavor
  • Basil: adds flavor
  • Salt and Black Pepper: adds flavor and the salt draws out moisture from the zucchini
  • Mozzarella Cheese: adds gooiness
  • Parmesan Cheese: adds flavor and crispiness

Dipping Sauce

  • Sour Cream: acts as the base for the dipping sauce, plain Greek yogurt can also be used
  • Feta Cheese: adds saltiness and flavor
  • Parsley: adds freshness
  • Lemon Zest and Juice: adds acidity and bright fresh flavor
  • Garlic: adds flavor
  • Salt and Pepper: adds flavor

I sprinkled some green onions on top for the photos so that’s totally an option if you want! The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Zucchini Fritters

You won’t believe how easy it is to make these crisp zucchini fritters! Especially when you use the air fryer! Here are the steps:

  • Prepare the Zucchini: Grate zucchini using a box grater or food processor and then place in a colander with salt and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Make the Sauce: While the zucchini is sitting, make the sauce. Place all ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth. Set aside.
  • Squeeze: Using a cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, squeeze out as much liquid from the shredded zucchini. The salt will have released a lot of moisture.

The Best Lemon Dill Cucumber Sandwiches [+Video]

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The Best Lemon Dill Cucumber Sandwiches [+Video]

The best lemon dill cucumber sandwiches I've ever had added a touch of Greek yogurt to the spread. Try this awesome tea sandwich recipe at your next party! ohsweetbasil.com

Impress your friends and family with these delicious and easy-to-make lemon dill cucumber sandwiches. These are the best cucumber tea sandwiches I’ve ever had! Try this awesome sandwich recipe at your next party with eureka!® Organic Bread!

Perfect for any occasion, this recipe will leave your taste buds satisfied. Plus, check out our video tutorial for step-by-step instructions down below.

Easy Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

My mom often worked with a group of young women when I was growing up and on one occasion they held a silly Mother’s Day garden party, complete with garden hats in our backyard. I wanted to go so bad, but I was little and this was something I’d have to wait a few years to attend.

It looked like so much fun to a little girl, and I was beyond thrilled when there were some fresh flowers left over that she let me play with. That’s also the first time I’d ever seen a cucumber finger sandwich and I didn’t know what to make of it. Little white bread squares with a slice of cucumber and plain cream cheese.

The Best Bread for Cucumber Sandwiches

Cade and I both wanted to work with eureka!® Organic Bread, but deciding on a recipe together was tricky. I happened to mention that I remember my Mom having a garden party in our backyard and someone brought cucumber sandwiches and Cade was like, “What’s a cucumber sandwich? Just cucumbers?!” It was decided on, cucumber sandwiches would be our recipe.

With spring in the air, I just had to recreate the classic tea sandwich but with our own twist. Cade was in charge of the bread and I don’t know why, but I was a little nervous he wouldn’t choose a good one, haha I need to be more trusting. He came home with Saaa-Wheat! eureka! Organic Bread because according to him, it’s bursting with rich flavor and tasty goodness and no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. I’m pretty sold on that!

Bread was totally boring and not super good for you when I was little, but I’m loving how many varieties are out there now. If you’re sitting there thinking that you’re a die-hard fan of the processed white stuff, just trust us this one time, it’s ten times more flavorful of a sandwich when you choose a good bread, like eureka!

What’s Needed for This Cucumber Sandwich Recipe?

These cucumber dill sandwiches require just a handful of ingredients, many of which you may have on hand! Here’s what you’ll need to make cucumber finger sandwiches:

  • Neufchatel Cream Cheese: a little lighter than cream cheese, but regular cream cheese can be used
  • Greek Yogurt: lightens up the cream cheese spread and makes the spread more nutritious and fluffier
  • Lemon

Mandarin Orange and Prosciutto Crostini Recipe

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Mandarin Orange and Prosciutto Crostini Recipe

a photo taken over the top of a mandarin orange and prosciutto crostini topped with toasted hazelnuts and fresh time

Impress your guests with this delicious and easy prosciutto crostini recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized appetizers are bursting with flavor and will leave your guests begging for more. Learn how to make them in just a few simple steps.

We have been loving our nativity dinner tradition and a few years ago we added this crostini recipe to the menu. It has been on repeat ever since. It is totally irresistible. This holiday appetizer is from one of my favorite cookbooks from my friend, Tara.

This savory crostini consists of toasted (or grilled) baguette slices topped with caramelized shallots, prosciutto, mandarin oranges, toasted hazelnuts and fresh thyme. The combination of flavors and textures is everything an irresistible appetizer should be!

What Do I Need to Make Prosciutto Crostinis?

Before you head to the grocery store to pick up all your holiday ingredients, be sure to add these items to your list:

  • Baguette
  • Olive oil
  • Shallots
  • Kosher Salt
  • White Balsamic Vinegar
  • Brown Sugar
  • Bay Leaf
  • Coriander Seeds
  • Mandarin Oranges
  • Prosciutto
  • Toasted Hazelnuts
  • Fresh Thyme

The measurements of each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post so keep scrolling for all the details.

What is Prosciutto and Where Can I Find It?

Prosciutto is a dry-cured ham of Italian origin that is not cooked. It is usually very thinly sliced, very delicate, perfectly fatty and extremely elegant.

It can be found in the specialty meats area of your grocery store.

Does Prosciutto Need to Be Cooked?

No, it is cured using salt which draws out all the moisture and blood in the meat which makes it safe to eat without cooking.

How to Make Prosciutto Crostinis

Crostinis look so fancy and boujee, but they are really easy to make! You can even buy baguette slices that are already toasted if you want to eliminate a step. Here are the step-by-step directions:

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 375ºF and thinly slice a baguette.
  2. Bake: Brush each slice of baguette with olive oil and place them in a single layer on a lined baking sheet and bake until toasted. Let them cool completely.
  3. Sauté: Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the shallot with the salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil until the shallots are translucent – around 20 minutes.
  4. Simmer: Add the vinegar, brown sugar, bay leaf and coriander seeds to the shallots and simmer until the vine
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