Why pay a premium at the grocery store for gourmet marinated olives when you can make them so easily at home?
Ingredients:
1 1/4 pounds of your favorite cured olives, or a variety 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 dashes hot sauce 12 long strips lemon zest 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley 3/4 cup COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake, shake, shake, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for a few days or longer before serving. It's a good idea to shake occasionally each day. When ready to serve, remove the olives from the container with a slotted spoon. Save the flavored oil for spreading on bread or to use as a vegetable dip. It is also good splashed over chicken before roasting.
