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Chicken breast with Kalamata olives and Feta

I love to prepare this recipe on a busy weekdays because it takes no more than 15-20 min. in total. Ingredients (for 2 servings): 2 chicken breast halves 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1/3 cup Feta, crumbled 1 tbsp fresh mint extra virgin olive oil fresh lemon juice salt and black pepper to taste Rub the chicken with black pepper and salt. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil and cook the chicken breasts for about 7-9 minutes on each side. In a bowl toss  the tomatoes, olives, feta, mint. Season to taste with salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice. Spoon over chicken breast and serve. You may also like  Savory Sumac Chicken Breast  https://www.facebook.com/OldWorldMarket  

Baby Bella Mushrooms Stuffed with Feta and Danish Bacon

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This is a great bite size appetizer. Pair with your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon. You can find Smoked Danish Bacon and Feta cheese at  Old World Market Naples Ingredients: 18-20 Baby Bella mushrooms crumbled Feta 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 slice Smoked Danish bacon Heat the oven to 350F. Wash the mushrooms and pat them dry. Remove stems and arrange mushrooms on a baking sheet. Brush inside with olive oil. Combine feta, parsley, salt and pepper and with a spoon place cheese into each mushroom. Top with small piece of smoked Danish bacon. Bake for about 15-18 min.

Grilled Provolone Cheese

If you love cheese, warm melted cheese, this is the right recipe for you. This is a common dish in Argentina. Enjoy it with a glass of Conquista de Argentina Malbec . Ingredients: 2 slices of provolone cheese, 1 inch thick 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp dried oregano black pepper to taste Preheat the grill to high. Oil the grill grate. Rub the cheese slices on both sides with olive oil and the rest of the ingredients. Place the slices on the grill and cook for about 2 min. The cheese will start to melt a little, so don't let it sit long. Turn it and cook for another 1-2 min. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with toasted or grilled bread, crackers, salami, salad. You can find provolone cheese at Old World Market Naples starting at $4.69/lb.

Mediterranean Eggplant Spread with Feta

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This is a wonderful and delicious spread. It is excellent with fresh veggies, crackers, pita or as a side dish. Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants 2 medium tomatoes, diced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled fresh parsley salt and pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 400F Peel the eggplants and cut them into cubes. In a baking dish mix the eggplant, tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake the eggplant and tomatoes (stirring occasionally) for about 40 min. or until tender.  Remove from the oven. Add feta cheese and parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature. You may also like  Party Dips  and  Feta and Avocado Dip