Archive for the 'Recipes' Category

13 Nov

Curing Kalamata Olives

Kalamata olive curing process From Chris Smith, Developed by Basil Papahronis, Pick olives when their color is red to purple and the texture is still firm. Avoid olives on the ground, unless they’ve just been knocked there for picking ease. Minimize bruising by collecting olives in buckets containing water and not by knocking them to […]

08 Nov

Pistachio-olive galette

From “Coffee Cakes: Simple, Sweet, and Savory” by Lou Seibert Pappas (Chronicle Books).

01 Nov

Tapenade recipe according to the Boston Globe

Makes about 1 3/4 cups 1 1/4 cups pitted green olives 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 clove garlic, smashed 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and patted dry 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Dash of cognac, or to taste Salt […]

28 Oct

Olive Cheese Appetizers

“A baked appetizer made of an olive wrapped in a scrumptious cheese mixture. It is an easy appetizer and always a favorite.” Original recipe yield: 7 servings PREP TIME 10 Min COOK TIME 15 Min READY IN 25 Min

26 Oct

Avocado Olive Salad

“A fresh and simple way to spruce up the avocado.” Original recipe yield: 4 servings PREP TIME 15 Min READY IN 1 Hr INGREDIENTS * 2 tablespoons capers * 1 clove garlic, minced * 2 small limes, juiced * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar * 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese […]