Warm Olive Oil Garlic Dip With Olives And Country Bread Recipes

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.

SMASHED KALAMATA OLIVE DIP WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Put all ingredients except olive oil in food processor and pulse until it is fairly finely chopped up but not mushy.
• If you don't have a food processor, just use a knife and finely chop.
• Add olive oil to cover.
• Serve with slices of hearty bread or crackers.
• It will keep for 3 days.

WARM OLIVE OIL-GARLIC DIP WITH OLIVES AND COUNTRY BREAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat oil and butter until bubbly. Add garlic. Reduce heat to low and cook until garlic is fragrant; do not allow garlic to brown. Add anchovies and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in chives and parsley. Season with pepper. Serve warm with olives and bread, for dipping.

WARM OLIVE OIL-GARLIC DIP WITH OLIVES AND COUNTRY BREAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat oil and butter until bubbly. Add garlic. Reduce heat to low and cook until garlic is fragrant; do not allow garlic to brown. Add anchovies and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in chives and parsley. Season with pepper. Serve warm with olives and bread, for dipping.

WARM OLIVE DIP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Add artichokes and olives; mix well. Transfer to an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with crackers.

OLIVE OIL DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (1/4 cup total)., To prepare dipping oil: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 4 teaspoons herb mix with water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-15 seconds. Drain excess water. Transfer to a shallow serving plate; add 1/2 cup oil and stir. Serve with bread.