Tag: Olives

Garden Pasta Salad with Fresh Herb Dressing

I love a good salad. In fact salads are the backbone of my summer (and often autumn, winter and spring) menus.  They can be made ahead and at times even improve with advance preparation, leaving me free near dinner time to focus on other parts of the meal or on other things […]

Herb Spiced Olives with, rosemary, coriander and fennel seeds, served in a small red dish with breadsticks on the side.

Warm Spiced Olives

Simple and delicious, Warm Spiced Olives are completely delightful as a party snack or pre-dinner nibble. Wonderfully fragrant and meltingly tender these olives are infused with the lingering flavor of warm chiles and sweet fennel.

Roasted Chicken with Olives and Thyme

This dish is wonderfully fragrant. Salty olives, sweet honey and aromatic herbs satisfy the senses. Served with rice and a salad of fresh tomatoes and arugula, Roasted Chicken with Olives and Thyme makes a wonderful dinner for family or guests. Savory Chicken and Olives When the weather begins to cool […]

Radish Eyeballs in clear beverage served in a martini glass.

Cocktail Radish Eyeballs and Sakétinis

While simple to prepare, Radish Eyeballs look impressively ghoulish. From their green olive irises to their taproot optic nerves, these bloodshot eyeball appetizers are deliciously spooky. They are sure to earn a smile, or a grimace, as they garnish your favorite Halloween beverage. Or just serve them on their own. Arranged on an olive tray and drizzled with a red sauce, they’ll make a remarkably eye-catching addition to your Halloween table.

A single Olive Penguin on a toothpick with a scarf made from a strip of chive.

Olive Penguins in the Snow

Carrots, olives, cream cheese and toothpicks are all you need to craft these amazingly cute Olive Penguins. Add a single chive for a handsome scarf, if you like. Easy to make, they are fun to share with family and friends.

Asparagus with Toasted Crumbs and Olives

Asparagus with Toasted Bread Crumbs and Olives

Isn’t asparagus wonderful? I just love those elegant bright green spears. They are so pretty on a plate with something sprinkled or drizzled across them, or even on their own. What’s more, asparagus is generally quick and easy to prepare. And so, as I selected vegetables for the week, I […]