Olive Pepper Spirals Recipes

CREAM CHEESE-OLIVE ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Hand-squeeze out as much excess moisture in the olives as possible before chopping, and make certain to chop finely.
• In a bowl combine cream cheese with garlic, mayonnaise, green and black olives, green onions and black pepper; mix to combine well.
• Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, then sprinkle a small amount cheddar cheese over the top of the cream cheese.
• Roll up each tortilla as tightly as possible.
• Place each tortilla onto a plate.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a couple of hours or up to 24 hours (a longer chilling time will only improve on the flavor).
• Slice each tortilla into about 1-inch pieces.

PASTA SPIRALS WITH SAUTEED VEGETABLES, OLIVES AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic and saute 1 minute. Add carrots and broccoli and saute 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper and stir to coat. Add broth, tomatoes, snow peas, and mushrooms and bring to a simmer. Pour sauce over cooked pasta and toss to combine. Top with olives and smoked mozzarella cheese just before serving.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Stir in thyme and cook 1 minute to heat through. Season with salt and black pepper.

OLIVE PEPPER PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth; stir in the peppers, olives and dressing mix. Spread over tortillas. Roll up jelly-roll style; wrap tightly in plastic wrap. , Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Just before serving, cut into 1-in. pieces.