Olive
Olive-Onion Puffs
These flavorful toasts are easy enough to make for last-minute guests.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Antipasto Salad Sandwiches
These are great for a picnic. They taste even better when made a few hours ahead, which allows the flavors to blend.
Beef Carpaccio with Orange-Olive Salsa and Shaved Cheese
Partially freezing the tenderloin after searing it makes slicing easier.
Green Beans with Olives
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Sicilian Olive Salad
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires addtional resting time.
Pan-Grilled New York Strip Steaks with Green Olive Tapenade
Serve these with a creamy potato gratin.
Market Tip: Avoid steaks with lots of cartilage — they will be tough and chewy.
Salmon Salad with Beans
This is a great salad to make when you have leftover grilled salmon.
Pissaladiere
Lovely for lunch or with a salad for dinner.
Shrimp Canapes
This recipe was created to accompany other canapés: Cheese Canapés , Pickled Herring Canapés and Smoked Mackerel Canapés .
Linguine with Uncooked Tomato, Arugula, and Olive Sauce
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Tomato Salad with Hard-Boiled Eggs
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Pasta with Kalamata Olives and Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their sweetness. What to drink: A dry Italian white, such as Pinot Grigio or Soave.
Onion, Tomato, and Olive Pizzas
These quick and easy pizzas make great use of store-bought pizza dough, which is available in your grocer's freezer.
Hearts of Palm Salad with Olives and Ham
Nice as an appetizer or a simple lunch.
Fennel Seed Focaccia with Kalamata Olives
This bread uses a yeast starter, which enriches its flavor and texture. Be sure to prepare the starter one day ahead. Humidity makes the crust crisper, so the recipe calls for spritzing the oven with water; simply use a standard spray bottle and tap water.
Artichoke and Olive Crostini
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min