(Metro News Service) Fall is the perfect season to gather with family and friends and enjoy recipes that showcase the harvest's warm, comforting flavors. Whether you're planning a Thanksgiving feast or a casual autumn get-together, simple dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients can add something special to the table. This Baked Feta with Roasted California Grapes recipe combines sweet roasted grapes with creamy baked feta for an easy appetizer that's both elegant and full of fall flavor.

Baked Feta with Roasted California Grapes

Servings: 6

• 1 1/2 cups red and black seedless Grapes from California
• tablespoon olive oil, plus additional for drizzling, divided
• 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• pound block feta
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• teaspoon dried oregano
• red pepper flakes, to taste
• crusty bread slices

1. Heat oven to 400°F.
2. In a medium bowl, toss grapes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and balsamic vinegar to coat, then place on a baking tray—roast 10-15 minutes, or until grapes just begin to soften.
3. Remove from oven and let rest in pan for 5 minutes.
4. Slice block of feta into two thick slices and place in baking dish. Sprinkle with thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes, to taste, and drizzle with olive oil. Top with roasted grapes.
5. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese has softened. Serve with crusty bread slices.

Recipe courtesy of GrapesFromCalifornia.com