Vegetables With Olivada Food

CHICKEN WITH BLACK OLIVADA

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Mix oregano or rosemary in a tablespoonful or so of olivada; rub this mixture under skin and over skin. Drizzle some olive oil over top and broil or grill, several inches away from heat source until chicken is done (or bake in oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until done). Season with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges.

GRILLED CHEESE WITH OLIVADA

Steps:

• Spread each slice of bread with olivada, and a little bit of mayonnaise. Sandwich a slice or two of cheese in between the bread, with or without a slice of tomato.
• Saute or grill sandwich on each side until cheese has melted.

ONE MORE USE FOR OLIVADA

Steps:

• Bring canned vegetable soup to a boil. Stir in olivada and freshly grated Parmesan cheese to change the nature of the soup.

GREEN OLIVADA

Steps:

• Puree all of the ingredients in a food processor; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a jar and pour 1/4-inch of olive oil over the top to preserve; refrigerate for 2 weeks or freeze for longer.

OLIVADA

Steps:

• Prepare the broiler. Char the red pepper, turning to cook on all sides. Let cool slightly, tear off blackened skin and remove seeds and veins.
• While pepper is roasting, pit the olives. Peel onion and garlic, trim celery and chop in large pieces.
• Combine all ingredients in food processor. Pulse until mixture is spreadable.
• Serve with bread or crackers.