pitted California ripe olives
Sherry
peeled garlic cloves
French or Italian dressing
large pitted olives
sharp cheddar cheese or bleu cheese

1) Marinate pitted California ripe olives several hours in sherry.

2) Marinate pitted California ripe olives several hours in French or Italian dressing with peeled garlic cloves.

3) Large pitted olives stuffed with sharp cheddar or bleu cheese.

Other ideas for ripe olives: Add cut up olives to cream or cheese sauces for cauliflower. Add pitted ripe olives to curried shrimp. Add whole pitted ripe olives to salads for color and added flavor.

Submitted by: Karen LaValley