Olives & the Oil - Great Gourmet Recipes

Triple Cheese & Olive Muffins- 1 red chilli, finely chopped
- 1 cup self raising flour- 2 cups olives
- ½ tsp bicarb soda- ½ cup white wine
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ¼ tsp salt- ¼ cup finely chopped oregano
- 2 eggs- ½ cup fetta cheese
- 1¼ cups milk- salt & pepper to taste.
- 3 tbsp olive oilCook pasta in boiling water until al dente.
- 4 shallots finely choppedHeat olive oil in a heavy based pan to medium heat.
- 2 tbsp finely grated Mozzarella cheeseAdd shallots, garlic, chilli and olives.
- 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan cheeseCook for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
- 2 tbsp finely grated Cheddar cheeseAdd wine and increase heat. Cook until wine
- 12 Kalamata olives - pitted & sliced.evaporates.
Preheat oven to 220°C.Drain pasta, return to pan and add tomatoes, olive
Lightly oil 10 holes (1/3 cup) muffin pan. Combine flour,mixture, herbs and cheese.
soda, cayenne pepper & salt in bowl.Toss gently over heat and season to taste.
In separate bowl whisk eggs, oil, milk, shallots &Dipping sauce
olives.- 2 cups water
Make a well in the flour and pour in the egg mixture.- 1 cup sugar
Stir until just combined.- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
Divide ½ the batter among the prepared holes- 5 tbsp fish sauce
Top with combined cheeses, then remaining batter.- 1 green & 1 red capsicum diced very finely
Bake for 20 minutes or until muffins have risen well- 2 tbsp sliced ginger
and are firm to touch.- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, Olives and Herbs- 2 tbsp olive oil (pref Lemon Myrtle variety if available)
- 400g Pasta (spaghetti or fettuccini)- 2 tbsp corn flour.
- 80 ml herb olive oilMix all ingredients and store in refrigerator. Ideal for a
- 2 cups oven roasted semi dried tomatoesdipping sauce for prawns, vegetables and chicken
- 2 shallots, thinly slicedpieces.
- 2 crushed garlic cloves