Fragrant, rustic, and utterly irresistible, these warm roasted olives bring together the essence of the Mediterranean in one elegant dish. The combination of lemon and orange zest, fresh rosemary and oregano, and rich olive oil creates an aromatic bath that coaxes out the olives’ natural briny depth. A spoonful of homemade garlic confit—with tender golden...Read More

Most people think of olives first when thinking of tapenade, but the word tapenade actually comes from the Provençal word “tapeno,” which means “caper.” I like to keep this in mind when making tapenade to remind myself to keep the balance between the caper and the olive, which can easily dominate this versatile paste. I...Read More

Tapenade is a caper and olive paste that comes from Provence, France. The word comes from “tapeno,” the Provençal word for caper. This paste is extremely versatile, being used for things like crostini for appetizers, a topping on grilled salmon, a marinade for roast chicken, lamb, or beef. Use it as a quick pasta sauce,...Read More

Some nights call for a quick, satisfying dinner that doesn’t require a grocery run. This pasta dish is perfect for those “dinner emergencies”—it comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in the pantry. Briny olives, tender tuna, and tangy capers create a bold, Mediterranean-inspired sauce that tastes far more complex...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch rapini, stems removed and rinsed 1 lemon, zest removed and reserved, and juiced ½ cup oil-cured olives, pitted and sliced lengthwise into ¼ inch strips ½ brown onion, peeled and finely diced 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and de-germed, minced ½ cup white wine salt and pepper to taste 2-3 tablespoons olive oil,...Read More

This is a dish inspired by the flavors of southern France. The addition of the semi-dry (a.k.a. oil-cured or semi-dry oil cured) olives adds a depth and sweetness to the dish along with a winy/meaty flavor. INGREDIENTS: 1 to 1½ pounds (3-4 cups) summer squash, cut into 3/4 inch pieces 1 medium yellow onion, cut...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 to 4 medium leeks (about 1 1/2 pounds total), well rinsed, drained, and both white and light green parts chopped 1 large egg 1 tablespoon milk 2 medium potatoes (about 10 ounces), peeled and coarsely grated 3 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives 1/3 cup grated kefalotyri (or Parmesan cheese) 2...Read More

Olives are a fruit and a native of the Mediterranean region. Olives are high in monosaturated fats and a good source of vitamin E. Olives are almost always on the Greek table, enjoyed as snacks or appetizers or as part of a meal. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar...Read More