Spanish Spaghetti Wpimento Stuffed Olives Zwt 8 Food

GARLIC STUFFED OLIVES

Steps:

• Drain olives.
• Peel garlic, stuff into olives.
• Large cloves may be cut to fit.
• Put stuffed olives into a jar (we use a pickle or mason jars).
• Add enough olive oil to cover.
• Add seasonings and chili.
• Seal, shake to mix.
• Let marinate for a few hours (or a day).

SPANISH OLIVE & CREAM CHEESE CANAPES (ZWT-8)

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position & preheat oven to 375°F
• Cut 40 sml rounds from bread slices w/cutter, then brush 1 side of ea round w/butter & bake on a lrg baking sheet until pale golden (about 8 min). Remove from oven, but leave toasts on baking sheet. Preheat broiler.
• Finely grate Parmigiano-Reggiano using rasp (yield = approx 1 cup). You may use a pre-grated variety if able to find.
• Mash together cream cheese, olives, scallion, bell pepper, paprika & sherry until combined well. Then top each toast w/1 tsp cream cheese mixture & sprinkle w/grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
• Broil canapés about 4 in from heat until Parmigiano-Reggiano begins to turn golden (about 1 min).
• COOK NOTES: Toasts can be made 1 dy ahead, cooled completely & then kept in an airtight container at room temperature. The cream cheese mixture can be made 1 dy ahead (chill & cover). Bring to room temp before using.
• MY TIP: My choice would be to brush the bread slices while still whole & then cut the rounds. This would mean far less time spent handling 40 sml pieces of bread.

SPANISH SPAGHETTI W/PIMENTO-STUFFED OLIVES - ZWT-8

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to pkg directions (Omit salt & fat). Drain.
• Heat oil in a lrg skillet over med-high heat. Add onion & sauté 4 min or until tender. Add garlic & sauté 1 minute. Stir in oregano, celery salt, red pepper, black pepper & saffron (if desired).
• Crumble beef into pan. Cook 5 min or until beef is browned, stirring to further crumble the beef. Stir in marinara sauce, olives, sherry, capers & 3 tbsp parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer 15 minutes.
• Add cooked spaghetti to sauce mixture. Cook 2 min or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle w/remaining 1 tbsp parsley to serve.

SPAGHETTI WITH CHICKEN AND SPANISH GREEN OLIVES

Steps:

• Fill a large stockpot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add the pasta. Cook until al dente for 8-10 minutes, but check packet instructions.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over a medium heat, add the garlic and the chilli and cook for 1 minute.
• Season the chicken with salt and fresh black pepper and add it to the pan. Cook for around 6 minutes.
• Add the Spanish green olives.
• Drain the pasta into a colander, and place it in the saucepan and mix well.
• Add the lemon zest and juice and stir.
• Add the parsley and serve immediately.

ENSALADA VALENCIANA

Steps:

• Marinate oranges and onion in olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper for 15 minutes to one hour.
• Add to salad greens and toss.

CREAM CHEESE SALSA DIP W/ CHEDDAR & OLIVES

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese evenly in the bottom of a casserole dish with a butter knife.
• Pour salsa over cream cheese.
• Sprinkle cheese over salsa.
• Layer olives over cheese.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

BLACK EYED PEA & CHORIZO HUMMUS (ZWT-8)

Steps:

• Heat med-sized sauce pot on med-high heat. Add chorizo to render fat & brown.
• Reduce heat to med. Add onions + garlic & cook until tender (about 5 min).
• Add cans of black eyed peas w/their liquid & bring mixture to a boil. Cook for 2 min & reduce to a simmer. Reduce liquid by half.
• Add cream cheese, tahini, cumin, lemon juice, parsley & lemon zest. Combine well.
• Transfer mixture to a food processor (or blender) to puree (I will use my hand-held blender for this). Drizzle in olive oil slowly. Puree until smooth (for about 5 min). Remove & refrigerate until ready to serve.
• *To Serve* - Garnish w/a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, parsley or a sprinkle of paprika. Serve w/grilled bread & raw veggies for dipping.
• *Note* - The recipe said it served 4, but I see it as much closer to serving 6 as an appy.