Have you ever heard that olives are too caloric for people on a diet? Or, on the contrary, that it helps you lose weight? The ...

Green olive season is just about over, so save this recipe for next year. Fresh green olives Quart jars Table salt Olive oil Optional flavorings such as oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, cayenne ...

(Editor’s Note: Methods for water-cured and dry salt cured olives follows this article.) CHICO — Don Landis is the Johnny Appleseed-type folk hero of home-cured olives in Northern California.

3. Bake in the center of the oven, stirring every 15-20 minutes, until deep golden brown, about 45 minutes to one hour.

1. In a bowl large enough to hold all the ingredients, whisk the garlic, red wine vinegar, and a pinch each of salt and ...

When I say “getting them dirty with olive juice,” I mean really dirty, like a martini. You’re going to end up having a second, special olive brine jar that you use just for eggs (the other ...

For the ultimate pique-nique experience, there's nothing like salade Nicoise packed in a jar for an easy take-along. Layer the classic components of the French salad -- mustard vinaigrette, green ...

3. First, put in the stuff that's most improved by marinating. Garbanzo beans, green beans, cabbage, roasted beets, for example, will just get better as they sit in the dressing.