Name: Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives Dip
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed olives, pitted; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 shallot, quartered; 1 lemon, quartered; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 sprigs fresh oregano; Chili flakes, to taste; 1 8-ounce block feta cheese; 3-ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 to 3 tbsp. honey; Black pepper, to taste; Bread or crackers, for serving

Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives Dip

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Ingredients

For the Roasted Olives:

2 cups mixed olives, pitted
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 shallot, quartered
1 lemon, quartered
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh oregano
Chili flakes, to taste

For the Honey Whipped Feta:

1 8-ounce block feta cheese
3-ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 to 3 tbsp. honey
Black pepper, to taste
Bread or crackers, for serving

Instructions

To prepare the roasted olives:

Pre-heat the oven to 450° F.
In a baking dish, combine the olives, olive oil, garlic, shallot, lemon, thyme, oregano and a big pinch of chili flakes.
Place in the pre-heated oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the garlic turns golden and the oil is sizzling.

To prepare the honey whipped feta:

In a food processer, combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy.
The feta can be made ahead; covered in an airtight container; placed in the refrigeration for up to 3 days.

To assemble and serve:

When ready to use, spoon the feta into a serving bowl and top with the warm olives.
Serve with bread or crackers.

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