But last night while going through the app, I discovered a trick I’d never seen before ― site user Erin Dittmer poured the water from her feta cheese tray all over a side of salmon.

Feta brine adds its salty, briny flavor to everything from dressing to sourdough. A versatile ingredient is hiding in plain ...

You can buy feta pre-packed in most supermarkets ... If you want to remove some of the saltiness, just soak the cheese in milk or water for a couple of minutes.

“Get your hands on some whole milk cheese curds and follow the instructions for making mozzarella, substituting water for feta brine,” says Lipton. “And be sure to store your mozzarella in ...