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Orange and Rosemary Baked Olives

Submitted by: MIZDIZ 
Home Town: San Angelo, Texas, USA
Living In: Abilene, Texas, USA
Olives are baked with wine, orange zest, rosemary and garlic in this lovely appetizer or hors d'oeuvre. 

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Olive Pecan Spread

Submitted by: LOWA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This delicious spread is a hit with everyone. Even people, like me, who don’t care for green olives absolutely love it.  

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Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Submitted by: TERESITA79 
Home Town: North Ridgeville, Ohio, USA
Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
An olive tapenade without anchovies. 

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Olives

Submitted by: 3doxiesmom 
Living In: Gallatin, Tennessee, USA
Absolutely delicious and surprisingly simple recipe! How can only TWO ingredients be so fantastic? The two may not sound like a match, but you will be in love after one bite! Great appetizer - for parties, tailgating and more. I get requests for this at all of our get togethers. 

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Olive and Blue Cheese Ball

Submitted by: KRISTLE 
An easy to make great tasting combination of blue cheese and green olives. Once you start eating this you won't stop! I like to spread it on thin wheat crackers. 

Fried Gorgonzola Olives

Submitted by: Craig 
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Living In: Fort Myers, Florida, USA
These deliciously rich olives are stuffed with soft Gorgonzola cheese, then breaded and deep fried. You won't believe how addictive they are! 

Cheesy Olive Snacks

Submitted by: Alma Hardy 
'When guests stop by unexpectedly, this is an ideal recipe to whip up,' assures Alma Hardy of Tulsa, Oklahoma. 'The olives and onion provide a unique flavor. Many people have complimented me on it.' 

Cheese Olive Appetizers

Submitted by: Marian Platt 
Here's a quick way to dress up a hot roll mix. The tender crust smothered in a saucy cheese topping will make company think that you've fussed. 

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Olive Cheese Bread

Submitted by: Nancy McWhorter 
'The recipe for this rich cheesy bread was given to me by a co-worker's wife, and I've used it often,' notes Nancy McWhorter of Bridge City, Texas. 'With the tasty addition of ripe olives and onions, it's a perfect complement to seafood, Italian food or barbecue fare.' 

Olive Cheese Nuggets

Submitted by: Lavonne Hartel 
More than 20 years ago, I tired these olive-stuffed treats for a holiday party. Friends are still asking me to bring them to get-togethers. 

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Olive-Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Submitted by: Sara Laker 
Along with a refreshing beverage, I served these attractive hors d'oeuvres to guests at my Garden Party. The crisp cucumbers on these easy-to-fix finger sandwiches get their zip from being marinated for a short time. --Sara Laker Loda, Illinois 

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Olive Pinwheel Bread

Submitted by: Barbara Manfra 
This attractive well-seasoned loaf from Barbara Manfra of Saugus, Massachusetts is perfect for parties but easy enough to prepare for every day. For extra flavor, stir in chunks of provolone cheese. 

Cheese Stuffed Olives

Submitted by: crumbs 
Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA
Living In: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Jumbo olives are stuffed with a mixture of three cheeses and roasted garlic. Easy to make, this appetizer is sure to impress! 

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Artichoke, Cheese and Olive Antipasto

Submitted by: chellebelle 
Living In: Olympia, Washington, USA
A great way to start your Italian meal! I usually serve it with crusty bread slices that have been toasted in the oven until crisp for dipping into the marinade. Keeps for a week in the refrigerator and the longer it stands the better it gets! 

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Hot Cheddar-Olive Bread

Submitted by: AMY BARTHELEMY 
Living In: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
These hot and cheesy olive topped appetizers are fun to pass around before a meal, and also great as a snack. 

Festive Olive Cheese Ball

Submitted by: Rachel Burns 
This is a cheese ball that has olives, butter and garlic in it, and it is rolled in walnuts - we enjoyed it every year at Christmas as children. 

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Olive Puffs

Submitted by: Syd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
These puff pastry wrapped olives are our family's favorite holiday appetizer. We make them with a variety of olives - pimento stuffed green, plump kalamata, Provencal. You can make these ahead, and freeze. Another advantage: the kids like to make them and eat them. 

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Black Olive Spread

Submitted by: JENNY4127 
Home Town: Pensacola, Florida, USA
Living In: Vancouver, Washington, USA
Take a departure from the usual creamy spreads with this pureed black olive, Parmesan cheese, and garlic puree. Versatile, easy, and delicious. 

Ameilia's Italian Stuffed Olives

Submitted by: DAISYDOODLE1 
An Italian side dish of colossal green olives stuffed with seasoned pork and chicken, then rolled in bread crumbs and deep fried. An Italian Christmas tradition that you won't find on many restaurant menus as it is a labor of love, but well worth the effort! 

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Olive Lovers Dip

Submitted by: BLONDIE410 
Everyone who like green olives will love this dip. It's so simple and easy to make. Best served with corn chips. 

 
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