People from Jackson, especially from Millsaps, have a really strong love for a place called Keifer's. It's right near campus and has two great patio's so it was a favorite for lunch and dinner on the weekends. Keifer's is one of those places that those of us who have moved away always crave. It's the one place we MUST go when we make it back to Jackson. The gyro's are good but I think what makes the place, other than the atmosphere, is the Feta Dressing. My favorite thing there is the Pita Mozzarella ("Pita Mozz") -- a pita, with fried cheese on the top, served with Feta Dressing.While I was home this week, without Ryan, Mom, Dad and I went for dinner. After some talking with the waiter about how to bring Ryan some food home, we decided I would buy a 16oz cup of the dressing. The waiter wrapped the cup in several layers of plastic wrap. I packed it in a box with ice packs and bubble wrap and checked it on the plane for my trip home (Feta Dressing in quantities greater than 3oz are not allowed through security!).
I stopped by HEB and picked up some Pita Bread and Mozzarella cheese to give the Pita Mozz a try. I was not really sure how to make it so I just played around. This is what worked:
Pita Mozz
Pita Bread
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Feta Dressing
Heat non-stick pan over medium-high heat -- it did NOT work in a stainless pan, maybe with some cooking spray but I am still not sure the pan I used can be saved.
Place on pita bread in pan and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
Leave on this side until cheese starts to get soft and melt. I sort of pressed it all down with the spatula to make it stick together.Flip pita so the cheese side is down. Let cook a couple of minutes, until the cheese gets a good brown crust on it. Quickly slide the spatula under and move to a plate, cheese side up. Serve with feta dressing.
I think our new normal will be bringing back a cup of Feta Dressing each time we go to Jackson, or my parents bringing it when we come. This will satisfy our cravings in the off months between trips home!
Nice. I willtry this this weekend. We need to find out the recipe for that damn crack... I mean dressing. We love you guys
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While it's no substitute for Keifer's feta cheese dressing, Trader Joe's makes a "Greek Feta Cheese Dressing." It's thinner than Keifer's, but if you add a little crumbled feta to it, it comes close (and can help with those "not in Mississippi" cravings). I moved to Georgia three years ago, and every time I go home, I HAVE to stop by Keifer's!
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