Lemon and olives pique taste buds with lively flavours. Serve with oven-roasted potato wedges tossed with olive oil.
Olive oil, fennel seeds and juice from an orange combine to make a zesty coating for olives. This mixture can also be used to marinate various cheeses, such as bocconcini, feta, Gouda or smoked mozzarella.
Centuries-old olive groves filled with gnarled trees are an indelible image of Spain and countries around the Mediterranean. Homemade marinated olives offer a unique taste.
Oil-cured olives, often available at the deli counter, add an authentic touch to this earthy salad. However, for a milder dish, you could replace the olives with diced sweet green pepper.
These pastry-wrapped olives are ready to bake a few minutes before company arrives.
Fruity and slightly spicy, these olives are the perfect accompaniment to a summery cocktail. For easy prep the day of the party, make these ahead of time.
Speckled with olives and with a hint of chipotle chili (which is actually a dried smoked jalapeno pepper), this is a tasty savoury bread. If you don't have a chipotle, use a fresh or pickled jalapeno instead.
This warm appetizer blends sweet, smoky and spicy Mediterranean flavours. Use any kind of unpitted green and black olives, which are available at deli counters and supermarkets. Serve with cocktail picks.
Frozen puff pastry is convenient to have on hand for last-minute or freeze-ahead appetizers. Here, it encloses a tasty swirl of black olives, red peppers and Asiago cheese.
