43 best kalamata Recipes

kalamata olives (pitted ), tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas in a can)

active dry or fresh yeast, honey, warm water (105o f to 115o f), all-purpose flour, kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, fresh baby spinach leaves, feta cheese (i love trader joe s 8 oz blocks, not too salty and very creamy texture), sun dried roma tomatoes , julienned, packed in olive oil and herbs (once again, trader joe s brand is the best!), kalamata olives, fresh oregano leaves (dried is fine too), extra virgin olive oil, fresh cracked pepper

center-cut pork chops, basmati rice, garlic, pressed, yellow onion, chopped (8 oz.), sofrito sauce, black beans, kalamata olives, fresh cilantro, salt, red pepper, basil, oregano, olive oil, water

eggplant, tahini , plus more as needed, garlic cloves, minced, fresh lemon juice , plus more as needed, ground cumin, salt , to taste, extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, brine-cured black olives , such as kalamata

balsamic vinegar, ground black pepper, assorted fresh vegetables (zucchini, red and yellow peppers and/or red onion), sliced, fusilli pasta, cooked, drained and cooled, sliced kalamata or pitted ripe olives, loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped

lentils, vegetable broth or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, garlic, chopped, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, patted dry , slivered, extra virgin olive oil or 1 tbsp anchovy oil, capers, drained, kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (but kalamata is best!) or 1/2 cup black olives (but kalamata is best!), fresh lemon juice, salt and black pepper, fresh italian parsley, finely chopped, parsley, chopped (garnish ), lemon (garnish )

pasta (i like angel hair), tomato, chopped (fresh ), olive, chopped (kalamata or green), mozzarella cheese, cubed, olive oil (just a splash), lime juice (lemon will do), parsley (fesh best), chives (fresh best ), salt, pepper

salami, try : salami felino, finocchiona, napolitano, soppressata or cacciatore or a bit of each., bacon bits or small pieces of kielbasa or other such flavourful sausage., shaved smoked ham ., olives , basic lack or kalamata type, red, pink, green or brown., artichokes, fresh , in a jar or whatever. i like fresh., mushrooms , , . puffballs, morels, oyster, button, straw, porto bella, shitake, etc., tomatoes , please use vine ripened., fresh mug bean or alfalfa sprouts., peppers , bell, anaheim, whatever suits., fresh melon , cantaloupe, honey dew, etc., asparagus tips. again , fresh is best but any kind in a pinch; or use fresh spinach., cheese. take your pick according to your taste. different taste in cheese really changes the whole salad., cooked beetroot. fresh is best but canned will do. drain well ., baby (miniature) corn cobs; well drained ., olive oil. i use the old fashioned kind to get more flavour., some good wine vinegar, smoked salmon. if you can tsp get good smoked salmon don tsp use any ., braised small medallions of spiced beef , lamb, pork, fowl, alligator, etc. dice into 2 by 2 cubes. take your pick or do two or three kinds and let your table mates choose. cook to taste, cool before serving., shrimp , crab, lobster, squid, fish, etc. if it needs cooking do that and let it cool., boiled egg sliced ., salad dressings of your choice., seeded dates ., raw cauliflower or broccoli., sunflower seeds or your choice of nuts., sliced tomatoes & sliced bell or anaheim peppers., fresh endive or iceberg lattice. try the tinder tips of watercress, romaine lattice, etc., sliced maui onion. if you can tsp get maui onions get the mildest you can find ., anything i forgot

orzo pasta , cooked according to package, drained, bell peppers , diced into pea size pieces (green, red or yellow, combination is best), scallions, sliced fine, dried cranberries, black olives, chopped (kalamata is best), parsley, chopped, dill, chopped, salt and pepper, to taste, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, olive oil (i use less ), chives, chopped (optional)

balls, minced lamb , room temp. you can use whatever meat you like but lamb is what s right for this., thick slice of bread, small chunks & the end piece is best , into the blender., egg beaten , into the blender, chopped grape leaves , into the blender, ouzo or 1 anise seed, finely chopped, into the blender, a pinch or two of b sil, into the blender, parsley , into the blender, garlic, finely chopped , into the blender, kalamata olives, seeded and chopped , into the blender, fresh mushrooms , sliced into the blender., sour cream , into the blender, parmesan cheese , into the blender, salt and fresh ground pepper, into the blender., sauce, butter or olive oil, is best, all purpose flour, salt, whole milk, room temp, frozen whole kernel corn, room temp , you can chop this up a bit if you like., dry white wine , retsina works.

spinach, cleaned, stemmed , torn or 1 1/2 lbs cut into smaller pieces and washed in several changes water, olive oil, chopped spring onion (white and green ), onion, chopped, leek, chopped (optional), rice , short-grain is best (or use arborio, but at a pinch, you can use converted. i often make it with brown for more fibe), lemon juice, minced fresh dill, water, salt, fresh ground black pepper, tomato paste (optional), feta cheese, kalamata olive, crusty bread

garlic clove, peeled and finely minced, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, vegetable broth (homemade is best ) or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (homemade is best), israeli couscous, toasted, asparagus spears, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, blanched, english cucumbers, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, kalamata olive, pitted, cut in half, green onions, chopped, fresh mint leaves (plus a few sprigs for garnish-*not* dried mint!), feta cheese, crumbled

baguette, garlic, pressed, olive oil (extra-virgin is best), tomato, thinly sliced, cucumber, thinly sliced, red onion, thinly sliced, pitted and sliced kalamata olives or 1/2 cup other ripe black olives, salt & fresh ground pepper, sliced cheese (no processed slices please! cut it fresh), hard-boiled eggs, red capsicum, thinly sliced, capers, rinsed and drained, artichoke heart, pesto sauce, herbs (eg fresh basil, oregano, thyme...)

rye bread (you can use other , but rye is best), red onion (sliced thin), tomato (sliced ), lettuce, sharp cheddar cheese, kalamata olives, guacamole, thousand island dressing

crusty sourdough bread or 8 large italian bread, lightly toasted, tapenade, ripe beefsteak tomatoes, thickly sliced, extra virgin olive oil, coarse salt and fresh ground white pepper, fresh ricotta cheese, basil leaves, whole salt-packed anchovies, pitted kalamata olive, capers, rinsed, fresh lemon juice, cognac or 1 tsp brandy, garlic clove, minced, fresh ground white pepper

kalamata olive, green olives, tomatoes, sliced, feta cheese, crumbled, red onion, thinly sliced, green bell pepper, thinly sliced, yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced, sliced pepperoncini pepper, sliced cucumber, romaine leaves, seasoned croutons (optional), artichoke heart (optional), viniagrette salad dressing (homemade is best ), salmon fillets, olive oil or 2 tbsp grapeseed oil, unsalted butter, dried parsley, garlic, chopped, blackening seasoning (many recipes on food.com or store-bought), juice from 1 lime, divided, orange juice, brown sugar, vinaigrette dressing (homemade is best )

frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed (from a 17-oz package), olive oil (can use vegetable oil also), onion (halved and cut crosswise into about 1/8-inch slices), salt, pepper, anchovy fillets (patted dry and finely chopped ), dried thyme (rubbed between fingers), kalamata olive, pitted and very thinly sliced (can use other black olives but kalamata is best)

red potatoes (about 8 oz), halved, fresh green beans, gourmet salad greens, pitted kalamata olive halves (about 12 olives), light balsamic salad dressing (such as newman s own), precooked peeled eggs (such as eggland s best), quartered, freshly ground black pepper (optional)