Olive-Cucumber Finger Sandwiches
Along with a refreshing beverage, I served these attractive hors d'oeuvres to guests at my Garden Party. The crisp cucumbers...
Ladybug Appetizers
Cherry tomato quarters form the wings of these adorable little ladybugs dreamed up by our Test Kitchen. The delightful creatures...
Cauliflower Olive Salad
This colorful toss combines cauliflower and black and green olives with sweet peppers and red onion for a satisfying blend...
Marinated Olives
Our son often made these olives for holiday get-togethers. They are simple to make and add a little zest to...
Hearty Muffuletta
Famous in Louisiana, a muffuletta is a combo of cold cuts, cheese and olive salad layered into an Italian bread...
Olive Pepperoni Spread
Pizza lovers will adore this quick-and-easy dip. If you’re serving picky eaters, keep the black olives on the side. Cheri...
Italian Marinated Olives
A friend shared this recipe for Italian marinated olives with me more than 25 years ago, and I still get...
Olive and Red Pepper Linguine
With 16 grandchildren, I find that someone is always hungry. This is a quick dish to fix. I sometimes serve...
Taco Salad with Baked Shells
Instead of using deep-fried salad shells, this recipe calls for baking flour tortillas in the microwave. Doing so keeps all...
Appetizer Salad
Think of this appetizer salad as an upgraded Caprese salad, with way more flavor!
Olive Veggie Pizza
My husband is in the Navy, and I often feed several of his fellow officers,“ says Becky Fore of El...
Witch’s Caviar
I like to serve this dip with triangle-shaped tortilla chips because they look like pointy witch hats. —Darlene Brenden, Salem,...
Olive Bruschetta
This convenient and colorful party classic from Linda Austin in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, can be made several days in...
Green Olive Tapenade
“This recipe offers an excellent way to create elegant and full-flavored appetizers,” writes Teresa Spencer from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. “It’s perfect...
Quick Focaccia Bread
Green olives complement this quick focaccia recipe for an easy pizza-like bread. With very few ingredients, it’s still packed with...
Greek Veggie Tartlets
The mixture in this recipe was originally a salad I made after a trip to Greece. When my husband suggested...
Olive-Onion Cheese Bread
This luscious cheese bread will have your guests reaching for more. The cheese, onions, and olives make this bread a...
Kidney Bean Casserole
I don’t recall its origin, but I've had this Kidney Bean Casserole recipe for many years. A Triscuit cracker crust...
Mini Muffuletta Sandwiches
Loaded with a chopped olive spread, cured meats and two cheeses, mini muffuletta sandwiches are a lunch-sized version of the...
Olive Bread
With just a few ingredients, you can bake up this tender olive bread recipe. It's great to serve when you're...
Creamy Olive-Stuffed Chicken
Guess what? This 7-ingredient stuffed chicken entree not only is a cinch to prepare but is good for you, too....
Hearty Tomato-Olive Penne
Who needs meat when you have a pasta dish loaded with tomatoes, olives and Havarti cheese? I often assemble it...
Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This is a mouthwatering new twist on grilled cheese that’s a cheese-lover’s dream come true. You’ll be hooked! Feel free...
Spicy Olive Relish
Bring the heat to your next backyard barbecue with spicy olive relish. A combo of green olives, pickled peppers and...
Greek Fish Bake
As a military spouse living overseas, I got the chance to try many styles of cooking. Here's a Mediterranean-inspired recipe...
Stuffed Celery
Stuffed celery is a nostalgic party appetizer loaded with dill and sweet pickles and two kinds of olives, all folded...
Olive Focaccia
When I add my own special touches to a basic focaccia recipe—including sun-dried tomatoes, olives and roasted sweet red peppers—the...
Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels
These quick appetizers are irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto balance beautifully. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Olive & Onion Quick Bread
I’ve been baking for over 50 years and I never get tired of trying new recipes for my family, friends...