Effortless Entertaining: Roasted Olives

About 3 cups assorted olives, pitted or unpitted (or allow about 1/2 cup per person) Seek out a good, colorful assortment.

about a cup of good quality feta cheese, cut in small bite sized cubes

or 2 red or green jalapenos, thinly sliced, seeds and all (optional)

juice of 1 lemon

fresh thyme

salt and fresh cracked pepper

good quality olive oil

good quality red wine or sherry vinegar