One of the largest collections of trusted party and holiday appetizer recipes on the internet. Because my collection of appetizers is so large, I have placed them into the categories listed below. This page includes my wonderful collection of Olive Appetizer recipes. The recipes are very easy to follow and will give you delicious results. Check the recipes out, prepare them for your family and friends, and ENJOY the compliments you will receive!

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Andalusian Marinated Green Olives
Andalusian cuisine differs from the rest of Spain due to the enduring Arab influence, using spices such as cumin, paprika, saffron, rice, cured hams, sauces made with sherry, and lots of olives and citrus fruit. Fragrant with herbs and spices, these olive are fantastic! The longer they marinate, the tastier they become.

Avocado-Olive Dip
This is absolutely wonderful! Your guests will go wild over it.
 

Baked Cheese Olives
Biting into the small cheese biscuits and finding a little olive treasure tucked inside is so much fun!

Black & Green Tapenade with Goat Cheese Crostini
This recipe and photo are courtesy of Chef Wolfgang Puck, owner of the Beverly Hills restaurant called Spago, one of America’s most high profile ‘celebrity’ chefs.

Olive-Caper Tapenade
Another great Tapenade to serve your guests. This spread makes a delicious topping for bruschetta, crostini, and crackers.

Crostini with White Truffle Oil and Olive Paste
I adapted this recipe from the cookbook La Vera Cucian by Carlo Middione - Carlo describes this recipe as, "This is a magic dish I eat with intimate friends because I often find myself licking my fingers to catch every essence of the truffle."

Olive and Walnut Spread
This spread makes a delicious topping for bruschetta, crostini, pasta, rice, potatoes, crackers, and/or a dip for crudités.

Roasted Olives with Fennel & Lemon
From A Fresh Taste of Italy by Michele Scicoline. This is a definite winner! Once you taste roasted olives, you'll wonder why you haven't roasted them before.
 

Roasted Olives with Lavender & Truffle Oil
This is a definite winner! Once you taste roasted olives, you'll wonder why you haven't roasted them before. This is one of my personal favorite appetizer recipes.


 

Stuffed Grape Leaves with Gorgonzola & Olives
These wonderful appetizers are great to serve with wine and cheese!