Baked Feta With Olives Food

BAKED FETA WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the feta in a baking dish and surround it with cherry tomatoes and olives. Nestle the garlic cloves into the sides of the pan. Top everything with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tomatoes have started to burst.
• Remove from the oven and remove garlic from the pan. Squeeze the garlic out of the skins and roughly chop it before adding back into the pan.
• Stir everything together gently and top with fresh herbs. Serve immediately with crackers or crusty bread.

BAKED OLIVES WITH FETA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the olives and feta in a small roasting tin with the olive oil, garlic, fennel seeds and chilli flakes. Bake for 12 mins and serve warm with cocktail sticks and bread, if you like.

BAKED OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss the olives with the thyme, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds and olive oil.
• Lightly oil the bottom of an 8 to 9 inch ovenproof skillet, such as cast iron.
• Place the cheese in the center of the pan, then top with the marinated olive mixture. Use a spatula to get all the goodies out of the olive tossing bowl and some will fall to the side. At this point, you can cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
• When ready to bake, heat the oven to 400*F.
• Bake the cheese and the olives for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is soft and gooey. Serve immediately, right out of the pan, with slices of rustic bread, crostini, pitta, or Pita chips.

FETA CHEESE AND MARINATED GREEK OLIVES

Steps:

• Drizzle feta with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, or marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Serve at room temperature.;
• Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty resealable bag (preferably freezer bag). Remove all air from bag prior to sealing. Refrigerate and let olives marinate overnight, turning once. Remove contents of bag to serving bowl.;

HERBY BAKED FETA DIP WITH TOMATOES, PEPPERS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives and garlic in a 7-by-11-inch baking dish. Drizzle with the oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir to coat. Nestle the block of feta in the center of the vegetables. Bake until the feta is soft, and the tomatoes burst and release their juices, about 25 minutes.
• Use a fork to slightly break up the feta, then stir in the basil, chives and parsley. Serve with sliced sourdough bread or crackers.

BAKED FETA WITH CHILLI & OREGANO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Sit the feta on a sheet of foil. Scatter over the chilli and oregano, then drizzle with olive oil. Scrunch up the foil to seal the feta in a parcel, then place on a baking tray and bake for 10 mins until warmed and softened.

PASTA WITH FETA AND GREEN OLIVES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook at a gentle boil until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan or skillet, heat the oil over medium-high until shimmering. Add the olives, cooking until they start to blister in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, then add in the garlic, lemon zest and red-pepper flakes, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds, then let sit uncovered until the pasta is finished.
• Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain the pasta, then return it to the pot over medium-low heat. Pour in the olive mixture, the lemon juice and ¾ cup pasta water, and stir well for 1 to 2 minutes until the noodles are coated in a smooth, glossy sauce, adding more water if needed. Turn off the heat, stir in the feta and let it soften and melt slightly. Finish with a grind or two of black pepper and a sprinkle of red-pepper flakes, if desired. Season to taste with salt, and serve immediately.