Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 220 C/425 F/Gas 7.

Step 2

If pre-roasting the pepper - See NOTES section below.

Step 3

Mix together the chopped tomatoes and tomato puree and pour into the base of an oven-proof dish.

Step 4

Place the Feta block (whole) on top, pushing down gently to submerge the base layer (leaving the top uncovered).

Step 5

Arrange the sweet (roasted) pepper and halved tomatoes on top of the Feta and around the dish.

Step 6

Top with a good fresh grind of black pepper, a generous sprinkling of dried oregano and some fresh oregano/thyme.

Step 7

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the Feta is very soft. (For a more browned top, remove the foil for the final 10 minutes of roasting).

Step 8

Remove from the oven and serve with crusty bread as a starter or as a side dish with oven roasted potato, white fish, or chicken.