Smile and Say……”H” is for HALLOUMI

Martha Reynolds 2014 A to Z April 9, 2014April 7, 2014 1 Minute

I guess you can figure out my theme for the 2014 A to Z Blogging Challenge. That’s right, it’s cheese! I hope you enjoy these posts!

“H” is for HALLOUMI

Grilled Halloumi cheese. www.wikipedia.com — Grilled Halloumi cheese. http://www.wikipedia.com

Something a little different today. Halloumi is mostly made from goat’s and sheep’s milk, and originated in Cyprus. Its texture is similar to that of mozzarella or thick feta, except that it has a strong, salty flavor from a brine preserve. When you cook Halloumi, the saltiness is removed and the cheese is very creamy.

Halloumi is an essential part of a Cyprus Meze and often offered in warm weather, as an accompaniment to watermelon and cold beer. The photo above is grilled Halloumi. It also can be fried, or sliced into a salad. To grill it, just slice into 1/2-inch thick slices, brush with olive oil, and grill for a few minutes on each side. The outside will be crispy and the inside will be soft and melted. Enjoy your meal with gladness and health!

Published by Martha Reynolds

I am the bestselling author of nine novels, including the Swiss Chocolate trilogy and VILLA DEL SOL, which won the 2018 Book Award in Literary Fiction from the Independent Publishers of New England. My newest series includes the books A JINGLE VALLEY WEDDING, APRIL IN GALWAY, and ALL’S WELL IN JINGLE VALLEY. Find my books online at Amazon, locally at Stillwater Books (Pawtucket, Rhode Island) and Ink Fish Books (Warren, Rhode Island). View all posts by Martha Reynolds

Published April 9, 2014April 7, 2014

11 thoughts on “Smile and Say……”H” is for HALLOUMI”

khopkinso says:

April 13, 2014 at 4:53 pm

Ohhhhhh. I want to try Halloumi. It sounds fabulous! I’m enjoying your month of cheeses Martha! ❤️

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1. Martha Reynolds says:
  
  April 13, 2014 at 5:09 pm
  
  I want to try it, too, Karen! Thanks xx
  
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zuludelta45 says:

April 10, 2014 at 9:30 pm

M, Love the grill idea….never thought of that. I now wonder about trying it on an outdoor grill???

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Silvia Writes says:

April 9, 2014 at 4:37 pm

Well, this time I made sure to have lunch before I came here to read your blog, Martha. 🙂 Delicious!
Silvia @
SilviaWrites

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1. Martha Reynolds says:
  
  April 10, 2014 at 9:44 am
  
  Thanks, Silvia 🙂
  
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Denise Hammond says:

April 9, 2014 at 7:57 am

And now I am craving some flaming saganaki (cheese set on fire). We have many Greek and Middle Eastern restaurants here in my neighborhood.

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1. Martha Reynolds says:
  
  April 9, 2014 at 11:26 am
  
  I wish we had more of them around here, Denise. Love that food.
  
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Randy says:

April 9, 2014 at 7:54 am

I thought gfor SURE “H” would be Harvati. But this Cyprus Cheese looks interesting!

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1. Martha Reynolds says:
  
  April 9, 2014 at 11:27 am
  
  You’ll like tomorrow’s post, Randy. Trust me. 🙂
  
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Michelle Vezina says:

April 9, 2014 at 6:37 am

I have never heard of Halloumi. Thanks for the information, it sounds delicious.

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1. Martha Reynolds says:
  
  April 9, 2014 at 11:28 am
  
  I wanted to include some cheeses that are more obscure, Michelle. Lots more to go!
  
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