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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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


Sicilian Overstuffed Sandwich Wedges

For a casual holiday lunch or supper, you'll have a guaranteed winner with this stacked-high, Italian-style sandwich. I like the...


Marinated Almond-Stuffed Olives

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

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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...


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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...

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


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...

Mini Muffuletta

8 reviews

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


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...


Italian Marinated Olives

1 review

A friend shared this recipe for Italian marinated olives with me more than 25 years ago, and I still get...


Greek Breadsticks

Get ready for rave reviews with these crisp breadsticks twisted with Greek-inspired goodness. Best served fresh from the oven. —Jane...