From Naples, Florida: Savor the Authentic with Old World Market

Ingredients: 10 oz. goat cheese 4 tbsp. plain yogurt 1 regular or 2 small cucumbers 1-2 garlic cloves chopped parsley salt and pepper to taste Blend all the ingredients in the food processor until smooth. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate. Enjoy with vegetables, pita bread, crackers or tortilla chips. You may also like  Feta and Avocado Dip  and  Party Dips . At Old World Market Naples  you can find over  30 kinds of feta cheese, goat cheese  and yellow cheese  from Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, Romania, and Macedonia.   www.facebook.com/OldWorldMarket

Farro is a type of ancient Italian hearty grain that is becoming popular again. Some people say that it is the mother of all wheat. Farro is a good source of fiber, protein and iron with a nutty taste. It is great for salads and soups. You can find Italian Farro at Old World Market Naples Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 2 small cucumbers, finely chopped 1/2 red pepper, finely chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1/3 cup olives, finey chopped 1/3 cup chopped parsley feta cheese extra virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar or lemon juice salt, pepper to taste Cook farro according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside. Combine extra virgin olive oil vinegar, salt and pepper until you have desired flavor. Combine farro with chopped vegetables and olives. Toss with the dressing. Add feta cheese and toss again. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Pairs great with Chardonnay. Enjoy!

Dates are  are full of antioxidants and are a good source of fiber and potassium.  They are   among the sweetest fruits in the world and can be used as a natural sweetener for many dessert recipes. Medjool dates are known as the "king of dates". They are soft and big with rich caramel and honey taste. You can find Medjool dates at  Old World Market Naples Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups Medjool dates 1 cup unsweetened cocoa 2 cups walnuts 2 tbsp. coconut oil 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla For the topping: 1/2 cup chocolate chips shredded coconut, optional Mix everything in the food processor. Press the mixture in a pan lined with parchment paper. Melt the chocolate chips and pour over the brownies. Sprinkle with shredded coconut. Keep in the freezer for about 15 min., cut into squares and enjoy. You may also like  Salty and Sweet Stuffed Dates - great appetizer for any occasion

Ingredients (for 24 mini muffins): 1 cup all purpose flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/3 cup sunflower oil 3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach 1/2 cup feta, crumbled.  Preheat the oven to 390F. Mix the eggs, milk and oil and add to the dry ingredients. Add chopped spinach and feta cheese. Oil the mini muffin tin and spoon mixture to the top of the cups. Bake  for about 20 min. or until golden. At Old World Market Naples  you can find over 30 different kinds of feta cheese.

Ingredients (makes 24 bites): 2 grated zucchini 1 cup grated carrots 2 eggs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup smoked Danish bacon, chopped  1/2 cup bread crumbs salt to taste Preheat the oven to 400F. Oil the mini muffin tin. Dry the zucchini and carrots in a paper towel.  Mix all of the ingredients. Fill each muffin cup to the top. Bake for about 20 min. or until golden brown. You may also like  Muffins with Feta and Danish Bacon You can find Smoked Danish Bacon and Feta cheese at  Old World Market Naples

Ingredients: 1 sheet Bella puff pastry dough 6 tsp. applesauce 4 pears, peeled and sliced honey and cinnamon, to taste Thaw pastry sheet according to the instructions on the package.  Preheat the oven to 390F Cut the dough into 12 squares. Cover each piece with 1/2 tsp. applesauce.  Top with pear slices. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle cinnamon to taste. Bake for about 15 min. or until edges are golden. You may also like  Phyllo Pastries with Almonds and Poppy Seeds https://www.facebook.com/OldWorldMarket

Ingredients: 1 Bella puff pastry sheet 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped 1 egg, beaten Thaw pastry sheet according the pack instructions.  Preheat the oven to 400F. Brush the pastry sheet with egg. Top with feta and spinach and roll the sheet. Cut into 1/2 inch slices.  You can press the slices slightly between your hands to keep the filling into the dough.  Place them on lightly greased baking sheet or parchment paper. Brush with egg and bake for about 15-20 min. or until golden brown. You may also like  Feta and Kashkaval Puff Pastry