I got this recipe from a friend who can't remember where she got it. It's different than the usual creamy spreads and is versatile and delicious.
Author: jenfer
A scrumptious olive and cheese mixture melted on English muffins.
Author: Kim McLarty
Rich cheese dough surrounds a savory olive. A great pick-up appetizer or snack. You can freeze the unbaked, dough-wrapped-olives and then bake them right out of the freezer, extending the baking time by...
Author: ANITAL
This delicious spread is a hit with everyone. Even people, like me, who don't care for green olives absolutely love it. This is my most requested recipe. Try it! You won't be disappointed.
Author: Laura Hager Hansgen
I based this recipe on one from a famous Virginia colonial tavern, but I've had much better success with this one than the one published in their cookbook. It's great for parties, picnics, or potlucks....
Author: MHAMMOND
A great olive appetizer that can be made in advance and then quickly thrown in the oven. It is a staple for the holidays and every party.
Author: Pammy
Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and black olives come together as one in this full-flavored Greek dip. Serve it on toasted triangles of pita bread.
Author: KILLERGREEN
This bread is a great addition to any Italian meal. We like it so much, we just sometimes make a meal out of it alone!
Author: TARA_BULL
Will definitely impress others! To fill the olives, use a pastry bag or plastic baggie with the corner cut out. What works best is a cookie press. Also, you can use bottled roasted garlic, but I like to...
Author: crumbs
The marinade for these olives give them a Mediterranean flavor; it's made with fennel seeds, thyme, and rosemary.
Author: Sir Pellinore
These fried olives are salty, spicy, crunchy, and very addictive. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping if desired.
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
I got this recipe from one of my cooking classes in college. It's the "old fashioned" type of appetizer, but one that makes a beautiful display on the plate and I never take any home with me because they...
Author: Gwena Hedlund
Our friends James and Jayden had us over for some backyard entertainment and served this delicious dish up. We managed to talk them into handing over the recipe. Mess with the mix and quantity of olives...
Author: Brent Rice
A delicious appetizer for the holidays that is easy to make and requires no baking time!
Author: Katherine Unger
These puff pastry-wrapped olives are our family's favorite holiday appetizer. We make them with a variety of olives - pimento stuffed green, plump kalamata, Provencal - just make sure they are pitted....
Author: Syd
Use this dip for parties. Use like salsa. It is a colorful dip and friends will ask for more when it is gone. It also keeps well in the refrigerator. Serve with scoop-shaped chips.
Author: Mark Feld
Toasted walnuts and bread crumbs give flavor and texture to these fried olives.
Author: Megan
These are snazzy little appetizers that taste great hot or at room temperature, and they freeze well, too! If baking when frozen, reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Author: none
An easy to make great tasting combination of blue cheese and green olives. Once you start eating this you won't stop! I like to spread it on thin wheat crackers.
Author: KRISTLE
An Italian side dish of colossal green olives stuffed with pork and chicken. You won't find these in Italian restaurants because they are labor intensive, but well worth it for special occasions. A family...
Author: DAISYDOODLE1
A baked appetizer made of an olive wrapped in a scrumptious cheese mixture. It is an easy appetizer and always a favorite.
Author: ANITAL
This bread is a great appetizer or wonderful with a hot bowl of soup.
Author: Amy Brolsma
A great way to start your Italian meal! I usually serve it with crusty bread slices that have been toasted in the oven until crisp for dipping into the marinade. Keeps for a week in the refrigerator and...
Author: chellebelle
Tasty and beautiful, this mousse-like textured terrine is impressively studded with pimento-stuffed olives. It's great for entertaining and looks far more difficult than it really is. Serve it on greens...
Author: Serg
These are the richest appetizers we have ever served. They are wonderful with wine and cheese! A version of this recipe was a gift from a friend and we have enjoyed it along with our guests. Use as much...
Author: LINDA
Quick and easy, and disappears fast! Good before any Italian meal or with a grilled steak. Goes well with both wine and beer.
Author: Jake Bryan
This is a cheese ball that has olives, butter and garlic in it, and it is rolled in walnuts - we enjoyed it every year at Christmas as children.
Author: Rachel Burns
This recipe is satisfying, inexpensive, and takes only 5 minutes to put together. I like this for late-night snacking or when last-minute company comes by for cocktails. Serve with fresh veggies or pita...
Author: yourlocalwonderwoman
Absolutely delicious and surprisingly simple recipe! How can only TWO ingredients be so fantastic? The two may not sound like a match, but you will be in love after one bite! Great appetizer - for parties,...
Author: 3doxiesmom
Cheese stuffed large pitted black olives breaded and fried golden brown.
Author: Craig J. Doucette
My husband claims store-bought hummus is too gritty so he never liked it. But by adding extra liquids it makes it 'smooth like butta.' Now he's a hummus fan! One can of chickpeas makes so much that what...
Author: Ciara
These baguette toasts are ready for a party topped with black and green olives over smooth spreadable cheeses in this easy gourmet appetizer.
Author: Wendy V. from TX
Let store-bought pizza dough make you look like a kitchen pro! A delicious spread of Lindsay® Black Ripe Pitted Olives and sauteed leeks, topped with goat cheese and fresh herbs, make for impressive party...
Author: LindsayOlives
This recipe is great for Christmas time because of the red, green, and white colors. Very tasty! They are made from cream cheese, green olives, seasoned salt, and pecans.
Author: HSHELTON25
A great Spanish tapas recipe of stuffed green olives with feta cheese and almonds. It's easy to make but it takes some time to stuff those olives - the bigger the olives, the easier the stuffing.
Author: Hanni
Gilda skewers are one of the most famous Basque pintxos (tapas). In Spain, they are made with anchovies, mancanilla olives (ideally stuffed with anchovies), and pickled piparra peppers, a Basque pepper,...
Author: Barbara
This is an easy gourmet appetizer. I've brought this to several parties and it is always a hit! I often add some chopped green olives to the olive mixture and a little more balsamic. Goat cheese may also...
Author: Anonymous
These easy-to-make canapes are the perfect finger food for a cocktail party, New Year's, or during the Christmas festivities. They look very elegant and are simply delicious.
Author: Currant
This is a great party appetizer, or a really good family snack. Serve with marinara sauce. There is often a bit of the meat mixture left over, so you may want to use more olives than I have recommended...
Author: qweenbee53
Low-carb, healthful snack choice which can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Author: MIZDIZ
This is an amazing Persian appetizer that can be served as a side dish to a main course or as a dip with pita bread. The origin of this recipe is from North of Iran where there are plenty of olive gardens....
Author: Soheila
This recipe was given to me by a coworker for the holidays. It is best when made with olives purchased at a deli. Serve with your favorite cracker, baguettes or thin italian bread slices.
Author: GRAYCE
Take those leftover hard boiled eggs and turn them into this tasty appetizer. The kids will really like these thick pieces of bread covered with a zesty egg and olive mixture.
Author: Roxanne E Chan
Everyone who like green olives will love this dip. It's so simple and easy to make. Best served with corn chips.
Author: BLONDIE410