Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Savory Tomato and Olive Oatmeal

Who says oatmeal has to be sweet? I love this savory oatmeal recipe because it starts my day in a healthy, fulfilling way. The fresh garlic, tomatoes and basil are bright notes in a breakfast that keeps me satisfied until lunch. The oatmeal gives me protein and fiber, and I add a splash of extra virgin olive oil at the end for heart health. —Roland McAmis Jr., Greeneville, Tennessee

Orange and Olives Salad

My grandmother made sure this orange and olives salad was on our holiday table every year. It's so light and...


Italian Bread Salad with Olives

This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a...


Greek Olive Tapenade

Welcome to an olive lover’s dream. Mix olives with freshly minced garlic, parsley and a few drizzles of olive oil...


Greek Deviled Eggs

1 review

Want a zippy update on the classic deviled egg? Tomatoes, olives and a dash of yogurt turn this Greek version...

Lemon-Herb Olives with Goat Cheese

1 review

Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon...


Easy Olive Snacks

3 reviews

Olive lovers will snap up these chewy, delicious appetizers. Says Dorothy Anderson of Ottawa, Kansas, "They're easy since the...

Tapenade-Prosciutto Flatbread Pizza Bites

I love this flatbread pizza because it combines so many different flavors and textures. You can use it as an...


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Marinated Olive & Cheese Ring

24 reviews

We love to make meals into celebrations, and antipasto always kicks off the party for Italian dinners. This one is...


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Cashew & Olive Feta Cheese Dip

My nutty cheese dip has bold flavors that go well with baked pita chips. If I’m hosting guests who like...


Supreme Pizza Burgers

2 reviews

One night I couldn't decide what I wanted more, pizza or hamburgers, so I combined the two. Now my 3...

Dad’s Greek Salad

10 reviews

The heart of a Greek salad recipe is in the olives, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dress it with olive oil...


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Olive-Stuffed Celery

11 reviews

My grandmother taught both me and my mom this appetizer recipe for stuffed celery. We always serve it at Christmas...


Spicy Olive Relish

1 review

Wanted a hot dog with a different tate. Found these items in the refrigerater. you can also delete the mustard...


Greek Spinach Pizza

6 reviews

Round out this pizza with a salad or fresh, vegetable relish tray. Sometimes, I serve a side of low-fat ranch...


Mixed Olive Crostini

4 reviews

These little toasts are pretty and irresistible—they’re always a big hit. Even though they look as if you fussed, the...