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Virtual Vacation by the Sea and Appetizers for Two

by Ricki Heller 61 Comments

[Giveaway Alert:  Today is the last day to enter the cookbook giveaway!  Post your comment by 12:00 midnight (Toronto time) to be eligible to win a free copy of Sweet Freedom!]

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It seems impossible, but I returned to full-time work at the college this week after two months away. (Yes, just when most college students and profs are beginning their summer off, my vacation is over. I’m just wacky that way.)

Where did the time go? Somehow, it just doesn’t feel like a “real” vacation without either a flight somewhere, a ten-hour drive, flip-flops, suntan lotion, sand in your underwear, martinis with 3 olives, holding hands as you stroll along the beach, abnormally extroverted conversations with strangers–or all of the above.  Instead, all I’ve done is stay at home attending to the usual quotidien activities that define one’s working days:  cooking, writing, exercising, walking the Girls, getting together with friends, or wrapping up a cookbook.

It’s not as if I forgot about taking a proper vacation, no, no; it’s just that I never seemed to get around to it, sort of like that pile of 57 boxes that have been sitting in our basement since we moved in to this house in November, 2007.  (It’s incredible, really, how you can get along perfectly well without stuff you once thought essential, isn’t it?)

Better late than never, I say.  So with Mother’s Day upon us last weekend, the HH and I enjoyed a mini, virtual vacation (or “stay-cation,” as it’s being called in these tough economic times).   We slept in late, listened to the stereo, watched funny movies, took The Girls for an extra-long walk in a woodsy park, cooked together (though without hand-holding).  And we ate appetizers.

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[The prize: in honor of the end of the semester.]

Ah, but I’m getting ahead of myself.  Because before all that, the weekend kicked off with a trek downtown to visit Ruth of Plentiful Plants and deliver her prize from my last blog giveaway: a chocolate layer cake from a Sweet Freedom recipe (which she blogged about here).  It was so great to meet Ruth in person–now I’ve got a friendly face to attach to a name.

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[Don’t those look yummy? Recipe at the bottom of this post]

And she had the sweetest surprise for me–some cinnamon roasted chickpeas that she’d made as a gift.  And the best part? They are even ACD-friendly!! Whoo-hoo! Thanks so much, Ruth.  I’ve been snacking on them since then and will be sorry to see them gone!

And so, on to dinner.

Years ago, when my friend Gemini I got married, she and her hubby honeymooned on a small Greek island, where their days were spent wandering from ruins to quaint local taverns to dusty roads bordered by wild flower gardens and back to their B and B. Mealtimes were spent gazing into each other’s eyes, hands clasped over a small, private table by the seaside, rocks so white you had to squint just to look at them. A cornucopia of fresh, rainbow colored produce and seafood graced their plates, the cerulean sea splashing up over their sandaled toes as they ate.  I had an image of the HH and I doing something similar over a casual appetizer platter (well, without the island, hand clasping, white rocks, seafood or water part.  No matter.)

We ended up with three appetizers: Almond “Feta” (in honor of that Greek island); lupini beans in garlic and olive oil (Italy’s representative here); and Raw Sunflower and Carrot Pâté (nothing to do with the Mediterranean–I just like it).

I’d been eyeing the recipe for Almond “Feta” from last month’s Vegetarian Times ever since it arrived in the mail.  After thinking I’d lost the magazine, I finally found it again while clearing my desktop of stray papers and other debris (gee, imagine what I’d find if I ever did open those 57 boxes in our basement?).

I’ve loved feta cheese ever since I first tasted it as a twenty-something one summer when I worked as a secretary.  One of my colleagues, a wacky, brash blonde named Dia Nicolopoulos (I mean, how could you forget a name like that?) invited me to her home for dinner. Remember the rock band Blondie?  Well, Dia bore an uncanny resemblance to (young) Debbie Harry, complete with outrageous wardrobe, carmine lipstick, raspy voice, and teetering, stillettoed walk. She had a belly laugh that could drown out a fire alarm, and when she extended that dinner invitation, I didn’t hesitate to accept.

In a scene straight out of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Dia’s mother kept foisting plate after plate of food at me.  When I was sure I was about to burst, out came the feta. It was Dia’s mother’s own recipe, homemade from goat’s milk and bathed in a pool of opaque salted water. It was rich, creamy, salty, smooth–like nothing I’d ever tasted before, and I was smitten.   I ended up eating three servings.

And while this almond-based version does require some advance prep (you’ve got to start 48 hours before you want to eat it), it was a worthy reminder of that long-ago dinner.  With a color, taste and texture remarkably feta-like, this cheese was fantastic on its own or spread on crackers. Firm enough to cut yet not quite solid inside, it would be perfect sprinkled in bits and blobs inside a tofu omelet along with some red onion and basil.  As the HH remarked, “You know, this cheese is really good in its own right.  I mean, even if someone wasn’t particularly into the “veggie” thing, you could serve them this and they’d still like it.” High praise, indeed!

The raw pâté is my adaptation of a sunflower pâté  in Nomi Shannon’s seminal Raw Gourmet. I added a hefty serving of beta carotene via carrots, both for color and flavor.  The result was a fresh, light, with a slightly grainy texture and understated, natural sweeteness, it provided a perfect foil for the briny cheese.

The final appetizer, lupini beans in garlic and olive oil, were an experiment I tried following a chance remark while shopping at the bulk store.  But I think these warrant an entire post of their own. . . suffice it to say that they require even more advance prep than the feta.

We completed the dinner with baby carrots, raw kale salad, and some crackers.  With nothing else to do but enjoy each other’s company as we  nibbled, it was a great way to end the evening. And while I still wasn’t quite ready to dive back into work, at least I ended my holidays in a relaxed frame of mind.  I’m already planning the next appetizer dinner. . . now, if only I could secure that Greek island setting.

“Mum, you don’t really want to go away from us for two weeks, do you?  Because, well, eating appetizers by the sea is all fine and dandy, but if you left, who would feed us??”

I thought these dishess would be the perfect contribution to Cheryl’s virtual baby shower for Sea of Book of Yum.  Cheryl asked bloggers to post foods that would be appropriate for a baby shower. Congratulations, Sea!

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Almond Feta Cheese

adapted from Vegetarian Times, April 2009

and already posted here.

Perfect for a party table or when dining al fresco, this cheese will transport you to a Greek island.  (Okay, not really. But it is very good.)

1 cup (240 ml) whole blanched almonds

1/4 cup (60 ml.) fresh lemon juice

3 Tbsp (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

1-1/4 tsp (6 ml) fine sea salt

1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water

1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp (15 ml) fresh thyme leaves

1 Tbsp (15 ml) fresh rosemary leaves

Place the almonds in a bowl of room-temperature water; allow to soak for 24 hours, then drain and rinse.

In a powerful blender, purée the almonds, lemon juice, 3 T olive oil, garlic, salt and water until very creamy, 5-7 minutes. (The original recipe calls for a food processor, but I found it didn’t get creamy enough that way).

Place a triple layer of cheesecloth over a strainer and spoon the cheese mixture into it.  Bring up the ends of the cheesecloth, twist the top and squeeze slightly to remove some of the excess liquid; tie the top with a twist tie or elastic. Allow to drain in the refrigerator overnight, or at least 8 hours.

Preheat oven to 200F ( C).  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.  Turn the cheese out onto the parchment and shape it into a disk about 3/4-inch ( cm) thick.  Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the top is firm and dry. Cool, then chill.

When ready to serve, place the cheese on a plate.  Top with additional olive oil (I only used about 2 Tbsp/30 ml instead of the 1/4 cup/60 ml), sprinkle with herbs, and enjoy. (I used basil rather than the herbs called for, since that’s what I had on hand; I think pretty much any fresh herbs would be fantastic with this).  Makes 4 appetizer servings.

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Raw Carrot and Sunflower Seed Pâté

adapted from The Raw Gourmet

Perfect for light, casual summer dining, this fresh and healthy dip is a perfect accompaniment to crackers or crudités, or even as a sandwich filling.

2-3 large carrots, peeled and cut in chunks

1 cup (240 ml) raw sunflower seeds, soaked in room temperature water for 8-10 hours and drained

1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

1 heaping Tbsp (20 ml) raw tahini (use regular if you’re not concerned about the pate remaining raw)

1/4 red onion, cut in chunks

2 Tbsp (30 ml) Bragg’s liquid aminos, tamari or soy sauce

1/4 cup (60 ml) coarsely chopped parsley or cilantro, or a mixture

1/8 tsp (.5 ml) cayenne pepper

2 tsp (10 ml) freshly grated ginger root

1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground cumin, optional

1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) mild curry powder

Place carrots and seeds in a food processor and process until crumbly.  Add remaining ingredients and process until desired texture is reached.  Taste and adjust spices; process again and serve.  Makes 4-6 appetizer servings.  Will keep, refrigerated, up to 3 days.

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Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas (courtesy of Plentiful Plants)

Thanks to Ruth for this simple recipe that’s delicious (and just a bit addictive!).  I had mine without sweetener, but add yours to taste.

1 can (19 oz or 540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

2 Tbsp (30 ml) tahini (sesame paste)

1 Tbsp (15 ml) cinnamon

1/8 tsp (.5 ml) fine sea salt

1-5 drops stevia or 1-2 Tbsp (15-30 ml) agave nectar, to taste (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).  Grease a large roasting pan with coconut oil, or line with parchment paper.

In the bottom of a large bowl, combine the tahini, cinnamon, salt and optional sweetener.  Add the chickpeas and toss to coat evenly.  Spread the chickpeas in the pan, trying to keep them in a single layer if possible.  Drizzle any excess coating over the top of the chickpeas in the pan.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, stirring frequently, until desired level of doneness is reached (I like them a little crunchy on the outside; some people prefer them softer, which would take less time).  Allow to cool and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.  Makes about 2 cups (480 ml).

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© 2009 RickiHeller.com

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  1. Heather says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    this all looks so good!! so jealous of your virtual vacation 🙂

    Reply
  2. Josiane says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    Homemade cinnamon roasted chickpeas? What a wonderful gift!
    The two recipes you’ve shared today look fabulous. The almond feta is particularly intriguing; it must be delicious!

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  3. Shelby says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Mmm, everything looks so great. I especially love those chickpeas!

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  4. Kris says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    Ooh, thanks for the non-tofu feta recipe, I can’t wait to give it a whirl.

    I love making tons of appetizers for Jim and I to graze on, that’s the best. I’m sorry you didn’t really get a get-away, but welcome back to the land of zombies, I mean, work. 🙂

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  5. Andrea says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    Lucky Ruth!

    You know, I saw those cheeses in Veg Times and was tempted, but it really drives me crazy when I spend days making something that gets eaten in a half hour, so I didn’t do it. Now, seeing your photo, I’m tempted again. I used to do this sort of thing but …

    On the other hand, the sunflower spread seems reasonable. I used to make the best dips from sunflower seeds, and now I think I’ll try yours!

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  6. ttfn300 says

    May 14, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    even though I’m much more smitten with goat cheese than feta, i really want to try yours 🙂 of course, I want to try everything you make!! glad you had a good “staycation” 🙂

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  7. Jodye says

    May 14, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    This is my favorite way to eat! I love having several appetizers to make up a tapas type meal. You can’t beat variety. The almond feta sounds divine, I used to crumble feta on my salads quite often, looks like I now have a viable alternative!

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  8. eatavegan says

    May 15, 2009 at 1:53 am

    Glad you had a little mini-vacation! Nothing better than spending time with the one you love, eating! Best wishes for the school year to come…

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  9. Shellyfish says

    May 15, 2009 at 6:15 am

    I was thinking about trying to re-create a vacation in a meal myself (I was more thinking Thailand…) but your trip to the Med looks pretty great!
    Will Ruth share a little of that amazing cake?

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  10. BJ says

    May 15, 2009 at 7:47 am

    I’m always looking for new recipes – these are likely candidates for the weekend cook-a-thon at my house! Thanks!

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  11. Johanna says

    May 15, 2009 at 9:00 am

    great holiday snack food – I want to try that pate! – sounds delish! I am curious about the cheese but my food processor probably couldn’t be bothered with that amount of churning (‘buy your own feta – meh!’)

    Boxes – sigh! I know all about these boxes of things you never look at but can’t live without – and I lost the latest veg times but found I had been looking at it but got confused about dates – d’oh!

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  12. Meghan (Making Love In The Kitchen) says

    May 15, 2009 at 9:00 am

    I have been wanting to try and make nut cheese (why does that does sound so very awful) for ages… this looks like a great recipe to start with. And all the best on going back to work!

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  13. Diann says

    May 15, 2009 at 9:41 am

    What a lovely stay-cation! The appetizers look delicious, and I’m anxiously awaiting the bean post. Your prize chocolate cake turned out so beautiful.

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  14. jessy says

    May 15, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    aw!!! i’m glad you guys got to enjoy your mini vacation together! sleeping in, watching movies, and long dog walks = the best! (and the cake you made for ruth = the best, too! too awesome on her giving you some cinnamon roasted chickers – they sound so delicious! yay!) dan and i are big fans of appetizers – we’re know to order a few of them sometimes & share (instead of getting a meal). i can’t wait to try your pate & almond feta cheeze – they both look heavenly! you’re too awesome, Ricki! w00t!

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  15. Still Life in South America says

    May 15, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    All of these foods sound so amazing. You take such good pictures.

    Glad you enjoyed the mini vacation. Now you just need to figure out how to teach the dogs to serve you and HH in bed.

    Reply
  16. Michelle says

    May 15, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    Your dishes look great.
    I have tried roasting chickpeas too many times to count and they always turn out terrible. You make me want to give it another try though. Thanks.

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  17. Tonya @ What's On My Plate says

    May 15, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    the chickpeas look great. i make something similar but always savoury. next time i’ll give cinnamon a go!

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  18. Hannah says

    May 16, 2009 at 12:28 am

    I’ve been wondering about that feta recipe- It certainly does sound and look good! If I get any time, I’ll definitely have to try it myself.

    Reply
  19. Beth says

    May 16, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Feta is like one of those cheeses that pair so well with fruit!. I love roasted chickpeas and your pictures are gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  20. Ashley says

    May 16, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    Ooo that feta and pate look amaaaaaazing! Must try both. Those chickpeas too mmm.

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  21. Ricki says

    May 16, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    Josiane,

    Yes, it really was! Very enjoyable. 🙂

    Kris,,
    Yes, I liked the fact that is was non-tofu as well–not that I don’t enjoy tofu; just not in every dish! And thanks for the welcome back (I think??) 😉

    Andrea,,
    I’m usually pretty lazy with recipes, but I really felt this one was worth it. Most of the time, it’s just soaking or draining in the fridge, anyway–the actual work involved is still pretty minimal. 😉

    Shellyfish,
    I think Ruth actually did share the cake with her room mate and friends. . .but I guess France was a little further afield. 😉

    Johanna,
    At least you found your magazine again–it took me almost a month to re-locate mine!

    jessy,
    Yep, the HH and I do that, too, at restaurants–I often think the appetizers are the best things on the menu!

    Still Life,
    They’re talented, but maybe not quite THAT talented. 😉

    Michelle,
    Just curious: why didn’t they work out?

    Beth,
    Thanks so much for your comment, and for reading! I’d love to have some feta with fruit about now. . .well, any fruit, really, as I’m still steering clear.

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  22. Lori says

    May 17, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    I love that carrot pate. What a great idea for a party appetizer. I need to try that for my next get together. I sounds great!

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  23. Wendy says

    May 18, 2009 at 4:30 am

    Ooooh, very excited about trying that almond feta. 🙂

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  24. Lisa (Show Me Vegan) says

    May 18, 2009 at 7:49 am

    Beautiful presentation of the almond feta! Sounds like it takes some advance planning but the outcome is so pretty.

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  25. Steph (Iam Bee) says

    May 19, 2009 at 10:28 am

    that pate looks great! my favorite restaurant in nyc had a lentil sunflower seed pate. it’s amazing!

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  26. Erin says

    May 19, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    The feta looks so so good! Great post.

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  27. Gena says

    May 19, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    I can’t wait to try your pate, Ricki!

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  28. Happy Herbivore says

    May 19, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    everything looks amazing!

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  29. veggie wedgie says

    May 22, 2009 at 3:07 am

    That feta dish looks wonderful! Very interesting!

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  30. Marie says

    May 15, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..oh..sorry..I just popped one of the Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas in my mouth before starting to type…ohh.mmmmmmm..soo good!! annnnny way, back to the comment: Ricki as usual a great read and great recipes! Ellen just doesnt know what she’s missing! Hopefully we can get her tastebuds tantilized with your goodies soon!

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  31. Lauren (PB&G) says

    February 13, 2011 at 10:17 am

    That almond cheese looks awesome! I was wondering if it would work using walnuts in place of almonds?

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    • Ricki says

      April 13, 2011 at 3:14 pm

      I’ve seen nut cheeses with walnuts, but I suspect the flavor would be quite different in this case (though probably not bad. . . ). 😉

      Reply
  32. Susanne says

    April 13, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    How much water do you use in the blending process for the “feta?”

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    • Ricki says

      April 13, 2011 at 3:13 pm

      Susanne, it’s 1/2 cup (120 ml). Thanks for pointing that out–recipe is corrected now! 🙂

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  33. Honey says

    November 15, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    Thanks for posting this recipe, I had a lot of fun trying this recipe out! My photos are here if anyone wants to see: http://zerbert.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/vegan-almond-feta-cheese/ I think I’ll adjust the recipe slightly next time, but it was delicious as is also!

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  34. SarahB says

    April 10, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Just made the pate, except I had to sub natural peanut butter for the tahini since I am fresh out… DELICIOUS!!! Thank you for this recipe! I can’t wait to try the others, as well…

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    • Ricki says

      April 10, 2012 at 1:07 pm

      Thanks so much, Sarah! Glad it worked out with the PB, too. 🙂

      Reply
  35. AZ93 says

    January 12, 2013 at 12:54 am

    I made your wonderful vegan feta today and loved it! Unfortunately I screwed up and missed the 8 hour draining step, so I just cooked it per the recipe (says 200F, hoping that’s correct because there is no Celcius temp) with all the liquids and served it as a dip to my dairy free friend and others. Everyone loved it. It made me so happy to be able to do that for her! I am sending her the recipe tomorrow. Next time I will be aware of the times and try this as a cheese, but FYI it makes a wonderful dip if you don’t have cheesecloth or the additional 8 hours to drain it. I would have mixed in chopped kalamatas but didn’t have any, so I garnished with tomatoes and dried basil. I also tried the roasted garbanzos and wasn’t as much of a fan (maybe because I used canned? Texture didn’t come out well), but your vegan feta was as good, if not better, than the real thing. I will make this again and again. Thank you so much!!!!

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    • Ricki says

      January 12, 2013 at 8:25 am

      Yay! So glad you liked it. To be honest, I almost never drain it any more, either, as it doesn’t emit too much liquid anyway. I use a bit less water to begin with and then just proceed as with the recipe. It’s not thick enough to slice, but it tastes divine nonetheless. Thanks so much for coming back here to let me know (PS kalamatas sound perfect for this!). 😀

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  36. Maggie says

    May 11, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    Ricki I made the almond feta cheese today! I used my almond pulp from some milk I made yesterday. And I dehydrated it! Thanks so much for the inspiration. Xo

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  37. Kate says

    November 23, 2015 at 9:21 am

    Hey! If you’re allergic to almonds can this be made with cashews or any other but recommendations?

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    • Ricki Heller says

      November 23, 2015 at 10:24 am

      I imagine it could work with cashews as well, though it will have a slightly different texture. 🙂 I’d say cashews or macadamias are your best bet!

      Reply
  38. Alex says

    June 28, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    I made the cheese today and it was delicious. I look forward making it again, and experimenting with spices and herbs, thank you for a great recipe! 🙂

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    • Ricki Heller says

      June 28, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      Great to hear, Alex! I love it with chopped chives, too. 🙂

      Reply
  39. Sue says

    February 2, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    Does anyone know if you can cook with this “feta”. I use regular feta all thd time butcseveral family members are starting to have issues with dairy products.

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    • Ricki Heller says

      February 2, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      Sue, it doesn’t melt quite like real feta, so I’d say “no.” But it’s great for spreading on crackers or tossing with pasta. 🙂

      Reply
  40. Richelle says

    March 2, 2018 at 10:42 pm

    Hi Ricki! First off my moms name is Rikki 🙂 unique name you don’t see often. I’m looking for a feta cheese substitute for my favorite spinach poppy seed salad with strawberries, oranges, and walnuts. Does this almond cheese have the same consistency as feta? Is it crumbly and keep its shape if tossed in a salad?

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    • Ricki Heller says

      March 3, 2018 at 4:40 pm

      Hi Rikki! 😀 This cheese tastes very much like feta (in my opinion), but not quite as firm. It has more the consistency of goat cheese. So, you could use it in a salad, but it might be a bit softer. It should hold its shape, though. Hope that helps!

      Reply

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