I have been busy cooking and will be in the kitchen again in just a bit. I also have to clean the house before our gran fiesta tonight. We are hosting for 20 people tonight.
One of the dishes for the big event is olives with orange zest and orange olive oil and orange vinegar. It is a tapas party, and you can’t have a Spanish or tapas party without olives. 🙂
Orange Flavored Olives
This is super easy to make and tastes great. I love to mix and match my olives any way, so this is right up my alley. 🙂
2 cups mixed pitted olives
1 TBSP orange zest or orange peel
4-5 garlic cloves, sliced very thin
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
2-3 TBSP olive oil
1 TBSP orange olive oil, optional
1-2 TBSP orange vinegar or red wine vinegar
1-2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
1- TBSP Peruvian peppers or red bell epppers, diced fine
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped fine
2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
Mix everything together well, wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Pretty simple and easy-peasy, but or so good. 🙂
This is just the beginning. I have lots more delicious goodies coming your way. I just have to go make them first. 🙂
Have a great day and make everyday great. Life is what you make it, so make it fantastic. May 2026 be filled with happiness, good health and prosperity for all. ‘Til next time.
A Jeanne in the Kitchen 