Garlic Cocktail Olives Recipes

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 PARMESAN OLIVES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine olives, garlic, basil, and black pepper. Stir in the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Stir well and chill, covered for at least one hour 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.

LEMON-GARLIC OLIVES

Steps:

• Drain olives, reserving brine. Rinse olives; drain well. Layer olives, oregano sprigs, garlic, lemon wedges and peppercorns in olive jar. (Reserve for another use any olives that do not fit in jar.) Add fresh lemon juice to jar. Add enough reserved brine to fill jar. Place lid tightly on jar; shake well. Let olives marinate at least 1 week in refrigerator. (Can be prepared up to 1 month ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

GARLIC AND FRESH HERB ROASTED OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Mix together olives, garlic, herbs, olive oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
• Pour into a small baking dish or onto a baking sheet lined with foil.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, until warm and aromatic.
• Serve immediately, while still warm.