Peppers & Feta Tomato Sauce

Peppers & Feta Tomato Sauce

One of the main agricultures in Florina, Greece is peppers.  Growing up, this is one vegetable I remember being on our table quite frequently, whether it was added into a meal, a salad, or just a side dish.

Below is a recipe representing my Macedonian heritage.

When making this dish, be sure to use the creamiest Feta Cheese you can find.  The illustrations in the recipe below were made with Goat's Cheese and did not cream enough.  Trust me.  The type of Feta Cheese you use in this recipe will make all the difference in taste and texture.  My personal favourite Feta Cheese is made by Dodoni.

Chicken a la King (made with turkey)

Turkey a la King with Homemade Noodles

Normally, Chicken a la King is made with "Chicken",  This is not the case in the illustrations below.  I substituted the Chicken with Turkey.

While it was very tasty, I definitely like this recipe better with Chicken.  I believe using a whole chicken is best, as it incorporates the different textures and flavours of the white and dark meet.

While Chicken a la King is usually served in a pastry shell, I serve mine with homemade noodles on the side.

Economize and use the remaining chicken broth in a chicken soup.

Chicken Liver Pâté

Chicken Liver Pate via Chuck Hughes (Food Network)

This pâté recipe comes from Chuck Hughes' Christmas Special on the Food Network.

I tried my best to get the details for this recipe while watching the episode and therefore may have missed something from the original recipe, however, I still managed to create a delicious pâté that my friends and family enjoyed at our last gathering.

This pâté is a wonderful suggestion for serving at your next cocktail party.  It can be prepared in advance and served with your favourite crackers, naan bread, or on a fresh baguette.