Exploring the  MILKY WHEY

Baked feta with garlic, chilli & olives

PREP + COOK TIME 1½ HOURS SERVES 20

Great for entertaining a crowd or halve quantities to serve fewer people. Serve with drinks before the meal or turn it into a starter by serving warm with bitter green salad leaves.

20 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup (250ml) extra virgin olive oil
1.4kg feta, drained
1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
1½ tbsp fresh oregano leaves, plus 1 tbsp leaves extra
¾ cup (135g) black olives
1 fresh long green chilli, seeded, thinly sliced
Toasted pitta bread, to serve

1 Preheat oven to 180°C.

Place garlic and half of the oil in a small ovenproof dish (ensure garlic is completely covered by the oil). Cover with foil and bake for 30