• Skip to content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Shop ModernMom
  • Become An Insider

ModernMom

The premiere destination for moms

  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Kids
    • Tweens and Teens
    • ModernMom Monday Videos
  • Cooking
  • Living Healthy
    • Breast Cancer
    • Health & Fitness
    • Body after Baby
    • Beauty
    • Relationships
    • Love
  • Lifestyle
    • Crafts
    • At Home
    • Education
    • Travel
    • Pets
    • Decorate
    • Money
    • Brooke Burke
  • Celebrate
    • Holidays
      • Easter
      • Valentine’s Day
      • New Year’s
      • Christmas
      • Hanukah
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
    • Birthdays
    • Parties
  • Must Have
  • Contests
  • Entertainment

Eat Like a California Olive Farmer

August 1, 2016 by ModernMom Staff Leave a Comment

The following post is in partnership with the California Olive Committee.

Summer is in full swing, which means swimming, sun and nonstop eats! While everyone loves a good burger, hot dog and guac and chips, why not shake things up with an ingredient that has some serious star power? And we’re talking about dishes that leave everyone saying, “Wow, can I have the recipe?” Thanks to California olive farming families, we have you covered with quick and easy recipes that feature versatile and delicious California Ripe Olives.

Bacon Olive Appetizer

A Burreson Family Recipe

burreson

This appetizer is so easy to make and incredibly delicious and decadent. Everything is better with bacon, right?

Ingredients

1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 cup California Ripe Olives, drained and coarsely chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
12 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1 green onion, chopped
1 loaf French baguette or French bread, sliced ½-inch thick

Directions 

  1. Stir together cheese, olives, mayonnaise, bacon and onion in a medium bowl.
  2. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and broil for 1 minute or until golden brown.
  3. Spread olive mixture on toasted side of each bread slice and broil again for 2 minutes or until golden brown.

———————————————————————————————————-

California Ripe Olives and Meyer Lemon Tapenade

An Inestroza Family Recipe

 

inestroza 

Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean diet with this simple tapenade.

Ingredients

2 cans California Ripe Olives, drained
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
Zest from ¼ Meyer lemon
Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor, and gently blend until slightly chunky.
  2. Let sit at least 2 hours.
  3. Enjoy atop baguette or crackers.

———————————————————————————————————

Ed’s Signature Sandwich

A Curiel Family Recipe

curiel 

This spread is so beautiful your guests will be sure to photograph it before diving in!

Ingredients

6 tablespoons basil pesto
4 ciabatta rolls, split
4 ounces thinly sliced black forest or honey ham
4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta
4 ounces thinly sliced salami
4 slices Provolone cheese
1 (2.2-oz.) can sliced California Ripe Olives, drained
Fresh spinach leaves
Sliced sun-dried tomatoes

Directions

  1. Spread equal amounts of pesto onto the bottom of each roll half.
  2. Top with ham, pancetta, salami, cheese, olives, spinach and sun dried tomatoes; close sandwiches.
  3. Serve cold, or place on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Comments

comments

Filed Under: Ca Olives, Food, Food & Drink

About ModernMom Staff

Reader Interactions

Primary Sidebar

Search

Tell a friend

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
ModernMom Boutique

ModernMom TV

Featured

Brooke Burke: My Slim Down Secrets

Everywhere I look, I hear about a new fitness fad, a quick … [Read More...] about Brooke Burke: My Slim Down Secrets

Must Have

STEM-related Toys to Include in Your Child’s Easter Basket This Year 

April has arrived which means it’s time to pull out the food … [Read More...] about STEM-related Toys to Include in Your Child’s Easter Basket This Year 

Did you know?

Do You Have to Refrigerate Glazed Donuts?

Do You Have to Refrigerate Glazed Donuts?

what causes baby hiccups

What Causes Baby Hiccups?

Children Overcome a Fear of Water

How Do Children Overcome a Fear of Water?

Night Sweats During Pregnancy

Night Sweats During Pregnancy

back pain during first trimester pregnancy

Back Pain During First Trimester Pregnancy

Signs of PMS or Pregnancy

early signs you are pregnant with twins

Early Signs You Are Pregnant With Twins

Footer

  • About Us
  • Contact ModernMom
  • Advertise With Us
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contributors

Copyright © 2023 Modern Mom. All Rights Reserved.

Reproduction of any portion of this website only at the express permission of Mom, Inc.

The information provided on ModernMom is for educational use only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.