Makes: Approximately 13-15 waffle bites, depending on size of waffle used. Bite size as seen.

With hors d’ouevres so incredibly easy, who even needs mains?

*Note: This recipe was created in partnership with Hedessent.ca and references a few of their products.

Ingredients

GROUP A - WHIPPED FETA

• 6 tbsp crumbled feta cheese

• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

• Pinch of sea salt

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

• ¼ lemon juiced

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 4 drops Hedessent Garlic Flavour Drops

GROUP B - SPICED OLIVES

• 1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives

• 3 tsp olive oil

• 2 tsp maple syrup

• ¼ cinnamon stick broken into small pieces

• ¼ tsp anise seeds

• ¼ tsp black peppercorns slightly crushed

• 3-4 drops Hedessent Chili Hot Flavour Drops

• Pinch of sea salt

GROUP C - WAFFLES

• 2 regular-sized toaster waffles

• Fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

Whipped Feta

• Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.

• Blend until a smooth, thick paste forms.

Spiced olives

• Halve the olives lengthwise.

• Add all ingredients (except olives and maple syrup) to a small heat-proof bowl.

• Microwave for 10–15 seconds until warmed.

• Stir in the maple syrup, then toss the olive halves in the mixture until well coated.

Assembly

• Cook the waffles according to the package instructions (Feeling fancy? Make your own waffles using a waffle maker!)

• Cut the waffles into small pieces, each the size of a single waffle pocket.

• Add the whipped feta to a piping bag with a nozzle of your choice.

• Pipe a dollop of feta onto each waffle bite.

• Top each with an olive half and garnish with a small parsley leaf.