Baked Feta on a Bed of Sweet, Jammy Veggies

Serve over couscous for a light vegetarian main, or with plenty of pita for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

The key is to cook the vegetables until they are a sweet, sludgy relish. Lynda Balslev for Tastefood

Bring a spot of sunshine to your table with this Mediterranean-inspired dish. Don’t let its summery components fool you. While you can easily serve this dish in the heat of summer, it’s also a warm and bright meal on a cool spring evening.

Slabs of feta cheese are braised in a jammy compote of blistered tomatoes, sweet peppers, and red onions and studded with pops of olives. It makes for a fresh and light vegetarian meal or a family-style appetizer that encourages everyone to dig in.