Marinated Soft Cheese with Herbs and Spices by Alon Shaya

"This dish was a revelation when Emily and I ate it in Milan: when you start with great ingredients, you’re wise not to mess with them."

Excerpted with permission from Shaya: An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Back to Israel by Alon Shaya:

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

This dish was a revelation when Emily and I ate it in Milan: when you start with great ingredients, you’re wise not to mess with them. It’s a moment of perfect simplicity; at the right temperature, olive oil and cheese can be as …