Sisterhood of the Traveling Potluck

A few months ago, my friends had a Greek/Mediterranean themed Potluck.

ON THE MENU:
Baklava Tartlets
Cheesecake Phyllo Cups
Greek Salad
Orzo
Pizza
and lots of Humus

Enjoy Natalie's Orzo recipe:

1 pound of uncooked orzo
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 large red onion
1 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
1 (6-oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts coarsely chopped
1 (6-oz ) jar of roasted red peppers, sliced
1 cup of crumbled feta cheese
A few basil leaves
Greek Salad Dressing (I prefer Ken's brand)
Ground black pepper (to taste)

Cook the orzo according to package directions. Slice red onion thinly and sauté in olive oil until the onion slices turn clear/browish. Combine cooked orzo with tomatoes, olives, artichokes, roasted red peppers, and toss. Add feta and sautéed onions and toss so that all ingredients are mixed. Add ground pepper to taste and mix. Add Greek Salad Dressing to taste and toss so that all ingredients are coated (not much dressing will be necessary - the feta cheese adds a lot of flavor). Top with the basil leaves to add some green. Serve either hot or cold.