Sunny Olive Surprise Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN DIP

Steps:

• 1. In small bowl stir together feta cheese, olives, tomatoes and cream cheese.2. Mound mixture on serving plate. Press basil around edges. Serve with crackers.

CHOPPED OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese on crackers. Top with tomatoes and and olives.

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.

DEVILED EGG DIP

Steps:

• 1. Peel and chop eggs. In large bowl use potato masher to slightly mash eggs. Stir in mayonnaise, green onions, paprika, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mound on serving platter in oval egg shape.2. Sprinkle with rows of bacon, parsley, olives and pickle. Serve with crackers.

OLIVE PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut pastry into strips about 6 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Wrap a belt of pastry around each olive. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

PEACH SURPRISE

Steps:

• Spread yogurt into circle on plate, using the back of a spoon.
• Place peach half, flat side down, in the center of the yogurt.
• Repeat for each serving desired.

CREAM CHEESE AND ANCHOVY SPREAD

Steps:

• In small bowl stir together cream cheese and anchovy paste. Stir in chives and enough cream or milk to make of desired spreading consistency. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers.*NOTE: Soften cream cheese in microwave at high for 15 to 20 seconds.

FIESTA CRACKER SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. In small mixing bowl beat cream cheese and water on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Add Cheddar cheese and seasoning. Beat until combined.2. Stir in onions, red pepper and salsa. Fold in corn and jalapeno pepper, if desired. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers.*NOTE: Soften cream cheese in microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.

SUNNY OLIVE SURPRISE

Steps:

• In small bowl stir together sour cream, onions, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Stir in olives. Serve with crackers.