Baked Feta with Tomatoes and Olives INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp minced garlic
⅔ cup olive oil
2 lb cherry or grape tomatoes
6 oz soft feta cheese
⅔ cup fresh basil cut chiffonade
10 Kalamata olives
Baked Feta with Tomatoes and Olives
Author: Champion Supplies
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