Anthotiro with Honey and Mint.For the Anthotiro, in a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Fold to combine. Using a spoon, divide the mix into 24 pieces and roll into 1-inch rounds. Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan, and set aside. To serve, place some Anthotiro cheese rounds and a rose petal petal, one of the four basic parts of a flower, next innermost organ from the sepal. The whorl of petals is known collectively as the corolla [Lat.,=little crown]. The number of petals is usually constant within groups (e.g., five in the rose family), as are the numbers of the other organs. in the center of a plate. Drizzle some honey around the dish and garnish with mint. (Serves 6) For the Anthotiro: 24 ounces Anthotiro cheese [*] 1/2 bunch mint, stemmed and minced 1/4 cup Attiki honey [**] For the dish: Edible red rose petals Mint Julienne Attiki honey For the garnish: Edible red rose petals Mint leaves (*.) Anthotiro cheese is made from sheep or goat's milk similar to ricotta cheese. Available through Titan Foods at (718) 626-7771. (**.) Attiki honey is a specialty thyme thyme (tim) 1. any plant of the genus Thymus. 2. a preparation of the leaves and flowers of garden thyme (T. vulgaris), used as an antitussive and expectorant. flavored honey collected on Mt. Olympus in Greece. Available through Titan Foods at (718) 626-7771.
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