Feta Wrapped in Phyllo
Phyllo is like a magic trick for entertaining—it makes everything look impressive with almost no effort. Here, salty, creamy feta is wrapped up like a little gift, then baked until golden and crisp. (Halloumi is just as great, too!) A drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds take it to another level, bringing that perfect sweet-salty balance to every bite. But the lemon zest and thyme really make these deluxe—it’s like getting on a plane and going straight to first class. Make them ahead, cut them into triangles, and watch as your guests fight over the last piece. If you want to blow everyone away, this is how you do it.
Grilled Snap Pea Salad with Feta
This salad marries a Greek-style green bean salad with a summer grill. The sugar snap peas are coated in the flavorful oil of marinated feta and kissed by a hot grill until tender and slightly charred. Thinly sliced roasted red pepper and red onion are added for pops of color and fresh flavor. All the vegetables are tossed in a bright and zesty lemon vinaigrette using the oil from the marinated feta, plus more crumbled feta and lemon zest for garnish.
