Cerignola Olives With Hot Pepper Garlic Oil Food

WARM MARINATED OLIVES

Steps:

• Drain the green and black olives from the brine or oil that they're packed in and place them in a medium bowl. Add the orange zest, garlic, fennel seeds, thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the olive oil over the mixture, add the thyme sprigs and toss to combine.
• Transfer the mixture, including the olive oil, to a medium (10-inch) sauté pan. Heat over medium heat until the oil begins to sizzle. Lower the heat and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the olives and garlic are heated through and fragrant. Serve warm right from the pan or transfer to a serving dish. Offer a small dish for the pits.

CERIGNOLA OLIVES WITH HOT PEPPER GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and garlic; heat until garlic is golden brown. Toss with olives, and serve.

CERIGNOLA OLIVES WITH HOT PEPPER AND ROSEMARY OIL

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and 2 sprigs rosemary; heat until fragrant. Toss with olives and vinegar. Let cool. Transfer to jars. Add a few fresh sprigs of rosemary. Fill jars with oil. Refrigerate immediately for at least 8 hours and up to 2 weeks.