Macedonian Feta Cheese Spread

Ingredients

 * 1/2 pound greek feta cheese -- crumbled
 * 3 tablespoons olive oil
 * 2 small dried red chile peppers
 * a few grinds of black pepper
 * juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions

 * 1) Place 1/2 pound crumbled feta, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 small dried red chile peppers, a few grinds of black pepper, and the juice of 1/2 lemon in the bowl of a food processor and blend until very smooth.
 * 2) Transfer to a bowl.
 * 3) Cover and refrigerate for several hours so that the flavors develop and the cheese spread sets up.
 * 4) Bring to room temperature. Drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil over the top.
 * 5) Serve with kalamata olives and pita.
 * 6) Makes 1 cup and will keep, refrigerated, for up to a week.