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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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...


Savory Stuffed Cherry Peppers

1 review

Our family's holiday dinners include a giant antipasto, and my mom's anchovy stuffed peppers are always the star dish. There...


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...

Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels

6 reviews

These quick appetizers are irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto balance beautifully. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York


Marinated Almond-Stuffed Olives

Marinated stuffed olives go over so well with company that I try to keep a batch of them in the...

Greek Olive Bread

2 reviews

The dough for this delicious bread is great to work with, making it easy to knead in the olives and...


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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...


Hearty Tomato-Olive Penne

1 review

Who needs meat when you have a pasta dish loaded with tomatoes, olives and Havarti cheese? I often assemble it...


Marinated Olives

Our son often made these olives for holiday get-togethers. They are simple to make and add a little zest to...

Olive Caprese Salad

4 reviews

When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington


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...


Mini Muffuletta

8 reviews

People love these hearty little sandwich wedges. The recipe is great for a party and can be made the day...


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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...


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...

Olive Focaccia

When I add my own special touches to a basic focaccia recipe—including sun-dried tomatoes, olives and roasted sweet red peppers—the...