Garlic Cocktail Olives Recipes

GARLIC MARINATED OLIVES

Steps:

• Split olives slightly and place in large jar with remaining ingredients.
• Cover tightly & shake.
• Refrigerate at least 24 hours. To serve, remove olives with slotted spoon.

WARM MARINATED OLIVES

Steps:

• Drain the green and black olives from the brine or oil that they're packed in and place them in a medium bowl. Add the orange zest, garlic, fennel seeds, thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the olive oil over the mixture, add the thyme sprigs and toss to combine.
• Transfer the mixture, including the olive oil, to a medium (10-inch) sauté pan. Heat over medium heat until the oil begins to sizzle. Lower the heat and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the olives and garlic are heated through and fragrant. Serve warm right from the pan or transfer to a serving dish. Offer a small dish for the pits.

GARLIC OLIVES

Steps:

• Drain the olives, reserving the liquid. Place the olives in a small bowl, and set aside.
• Place the olive liquid in a small saucepan. Add the chiles and the remaining ingredients; stir well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the reserved olives. Let cool.
• Cover and chill thoroughly. Drain before serving.

GARLIC COCKTAIL OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 hours before serving.
• This can be made 5 days ahead of time (keep in refrigerator). Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.