Hot Spiced Cheese Spread "Goreme"

• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1-1/4 cups plain yogurt
2. Salt
3. 10 ounces feta cheese
4. 2 garlic cloves, minced
5. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
6. 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
7. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8. Freshly ground black pepper
9. Black olives
10. Pita bread

1. Mix the yogurt with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Spoon the yogurt into a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a bowl and let drain for 2 hours.
2. In a bowl, mash the yogurt with the feta until smooth. Add the garlic, cayenne, paprika, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and black pepper and mix well. Alternatively, puree in a food processor or blender.
3. To serve, spread the cheese on a serving plate. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garnish with olives. Serve with warm pita bread.