42 feta recipes to liven up your midweek dinners

A super simple vegetarian pasta bake packed with creamy feta, tomatoes and olives. Casarecce or gemelli pasta shapes work well here, as does a rocket salad served on the side

Fig leaves add an extra fruity note to the feta as it bakes, but don't worry if you can't get hold of any – the flavours of the salty cheese, sweet fresh figs and nutty almonds makes this summery dish a winner regardless

Made big or small, served hot or cold, a classic spinach-and-cheese spanakopita never fails to satisfy and is very simple to make. As many find filo pastry a bit daunting, recipe author Sabrina Ghayour has used puff pastry here

Take a look at these savoury pancakes, made with sweetcorn, salty feta and spring onion. They're quick, easy and packed with flavour, and the addition of bacon and maple syrup gives these pancakes an extra touch of luxury.

Transform butternut squash into a colourful, low-calorie midweek dinner by stuffing it with rice, lemon zest, raisins, dill, pine nuts and feta

Check out this traditional Greek spanakopita pie recipe. This easy spinach filo pastry pie is super crispy and packed with creamy feta

Master this absolute classic and you'll never be short of a delicious lunch. The key to an authentic Greek flavour is plenty of oregano and red wine vinegar

Pile in-season courgette onto shop-bought flatbreads for a light supper or al fresco lunch. Simply toss the courgette strips in dressing, then assemble

Try this fall-apart lamb centrepiece with orzo for an impressive weekend lunch, and check out our expert cooking tips

This recipe for baked feta with pomegranate and tomatoes is vegetarian, ready in under an hour and under 500 calories, but is packed with flavour. The tangy feta works really well with the sweetness of the pomegranate and tomatoes

This zesty and refreshing side uses tinned sweetcorn to keep things simple. Top with warming chilli flakes or a finely chopped fresh green chilli for more heat

Salty feta pairs perfectly with sweet, juicy roasted grapes and makes for a starter with zero prep time on the day of your dinner party

Fried, breadcrumbed feta with a juicy watermelon and rocket salad, finished with a chilli-honey dressing – it's summer on a plate

While a börek – or spiral pie – is an impressive centrepiece, it’s actually pretty easy to make. Try our simple recipe with sweet butternut squash and crumbled feta wrapped in crispy filo pastry sprinkled with za'atar

Earthy beetroot and sweet orange pair up beautifully in this simple winter salad that pops all the more with a salty olive vinaigrette and chunks of creamy feta

The combination of fresh-tasting ingredients and big flavours make this watermelon and feta salad with pomegranate dressing a winner. We love the salty feta with fresh, juicy watermelon. Plus, its super-quick, easy, and under 500 calories

Golden, charred aubergines are paired with crumbled feta, olives and herbs in this summery salad. Soaking the sultanas in vinegar makes them extra-juicy

This savoury dip is great to kick off a party – loaded with festive dried fruits and nuts. The pomegranate drizzle adds an extra puckering twist

Sprinkle a slab of feta with chilli flakes and poppy seeds, bake until golden, then drizzle with a honey, tahini and lemon juice sauce, and a handful of pomegranate seeds

Make a centrepiece squash tart with walnut pastry, silky whipped feta and warming spices, perfect for entertaining this autumn

A block of salty feta, baked with sweet, sticky honey, is the centrepiece of this fun sharing board. Slather the smooth cheese on crackers and top with fudgy-textured roast figs and crunchy almonds

Ready-cooked pouches of rice and grains make a great cheat’s base for salads – look for ones with a mixture of types for contrasting textures and flavours

Add a bit of spice to your eggs with dukkah, a Middle Eastern condiment. Our vegetarian recipe makes an exotic brunch idea or an easy midweek meal ready in under 30 minutes

Check out this super simple linguine recipe with olives and savoy cabbage. Packed with plenty of flavour this easy recipe makes a quick midweek meal