Goat Cheese with Olives, Lemon, and Thyme

Goat Cheese with Olives, Lemon, and Thyme
Goat Cheese with Olives, Lemon, and Thyme
File this one under "secret weapon" and pull it out whenever you need a quick but impressive appetizer. Warming the olives in thyme- and-lemon-zest-infused oil awakens their flavor and transforms a goat-cheese medallion into a sumptuous warm spread for flatbread.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 (hors d'oeuvre) servings
Greek Olive Cocktail Party Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Lemon Thyme Gourmet
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 3 fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation Heat olives, thyme, oil, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small skillet or saucepan over low heat until fragrant (do not simmer). Cool to room temperature. Serve olive mixture over goat cheese. Cooks' note:This dish can be prepared 2 hours ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.

Preparation Heat olives, thyme, oil, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small skillet or saucepan over low heat until fragrant (do not simmer). Cool to room temperature. Serve olive mixture over goat cheese. Cooks' note:This dish can be prepared 2 hours ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.