

Olives and Cheese
This elegant marinated olives and cheese platter is a perfect appetizer for any occasion, especially one with an Italian-inspired menu....

Mediterranean One-Dish Meal
I came up with this recipe one night while improvising with what I had on hand. I love to make...

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...

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

Chicken and Olive Mole Casserole
My southwestern chicken casserole makes the perfect party dish when you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary....

Cozumel Red Snapper Veracruz
Cozumel, Mexico, is home to magnificent Veracruz-style red snapper. You can't bring it home, so create your own. Try parchment...

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

Herb-Roasted Olives & Tomatoes
Eat these roasted veggies with a crunchy baguette or a couple of cheeses. You can also double, or triple, the...

Roast Beef Finger Sandwiches
These simple sandwiches are ideal for a bridal shower, brunch or high tea, when the menu is a bit more...

Lemon-Roasted Chicken with Olive Couscous
If you can find preserved lemons, use them instead of the plain lemons for an even more authentic flavor in...

Muffuletta Olive Salad
This is my version of a famous New Orleans salad. Try it as a sandwich topping. Try it on toasted...

Layered Ranch Dip
I found something similar to this in one of my cookbooks for kids. It looked delicious, so I decided to...

Italian Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
For an Italian twist on salad, I mix greens with red onion, mushrooms, olives, pepperoncini, lemon juice and Italian seasoning....

Greek Salad
It only takes a handful of ingredients to make a bright, refreshing and incredibly flavorful Greek salad.

Mediterranean Chicken Orzo
Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here’s a bonus: Leftovers...

Lemon-Herb Olives with Goat Cheese
Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon...

Olive Sandwich Spread
Chopped pecans and a splash of olive juice give this creamy olive sandwich spread a bold, savory flavor and irresistible...

Spiced Olives
This recipe is best made a week in advance—they really reach perfection at 10 days. Double or triple this zippy...

Perky Olive Penguins
These tuxedo-clad tidbits are actually ripe olives stuffed with a subtly seasoned cream cheese filling. The adorable appetizers are dressed...

Ham Roll-Ups
You only need four ingredients to make these ham roll-ups: deli ham, cream cheese, olives and green onions.

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

Personal Pizza
I practically lived on these mini pizzas when I was in college. Packaged pizza crust mixes make it easy recipe...

Southwestern Taco Salad
I came across this recipe while spending a winter in Arizona. Now as soon as we return home each spring,...

Olive-Cucumber Finger Sandwiches
Along with a refreshing beverage, I served these attractive hors d'oeuvres to guests at my Garden Party. The crisp cucumbers...

Ladybug Appetizers
Cherry tomato quarters form the wings of these adorable little ladybugs dreamed up by our Test Kitchen. The delightful creatures...

Cauliflower Olive Salad
This colorful toss combines cauliflower and black and green olives with sweet peppers and red onion for a satisfying blend...

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

Hearty Muffuletta
Famous in Louisiana, a muffuletta is a combo of cold cuts, cheese and olive salad layered into an Italian bread...

Olive Pepperoni Spread
Pizza lovers will adore this quick-and-easy dip. If you’re serving picky eaters, keep the black olives on the side. Cheri...