Hello beautiful people. I hope you enjoyed your Thursday. Are you ready for the Featured Recipe Thursday winner?!

Featured Recipe Winner: Diana, Minnesota

http://kouzounaskitchen.com/2014/02/06/featured-recipe-thursday-voting-starts/

I was surprised by the results of the votes. Diana took in 100 percent of the votes! Great job and please check out her recipe below.

Featured Recipe Thursday: Fried Haloumi With A Minty Touch: By Maria C ,Oregon

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 packets of Haloumi, drained and cut into slices
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh Greek oregano, chopped
• Sea salt
• 1 lemon, reserve juice

Directions:

1. Place flour on plate.
2. Coat haloumi in flour, on each side.
3. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
4. Cook about 2-3 pieces of haloumi at a time.
5. When brown on both sides, place haloumi on a paper towel to drain any excess olive oil.
6. To serve, sprinkle fresh mint, oregano, and seasoning. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
7. Optional:  Add fresh watermelon slices to go with this lovely mezes.

Bon Appetite. 

Kali Orexi!