75 calamata Recipes

potato , pared, green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, grated lemon zest, dried thyme, salt, fresh ground pepper, cucumber , pared, seeded, thinly sliced, brine-cured black olives, halved, pitted (such as nicoise, calamata, etc.), leaves curly lettuce, thinly shredded, red salmon, dark skin removed, chilled, tomatoes , quartered lengthwise

spaghetti, whole tomatoes, crushed (28 oz cans), extra virgin olive oil, garlic, minced, red pepper flakes, more to taste, dried oregano, nicoise olive (calamata work well too), capers, drained, anchovy , to taste (optional), salt, pepper, fresh basil, chopped ,as garnish

hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick, red bell pepper, large-diced, yellow bell pepper, large-diced, grape tomatoes, halved, red onion, sliced in half -rounds, feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled ), calamata olives, pitted, garlic, minced, dried oregano, dijon mustard, good red wine vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil

chicken (6 to 8 lb.), chopped fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fresh basil leaves, garlic, peeled, rosemary sprigs, rinsed, salt, pepper, red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 lb. total ), yellow bell peppers (about 1 1/2 lb. total ), onions (about 1 lb. total ), roma tomatoes (about 2 lb. total ), olive oil, salt-cured black or calamata olives, balsamic vinegar, dry red wine, fat-skimmed chicken broth

baguette (8 oz.; about 2 1/2 in. wide and 24 in . long), extra-virgin olive oil, firm-ripe tomatoes (see notes ), lemon juice, dijon mustard, chopped pitted calamata olives, chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tbsp dried basil, garlic, peeled and minced, salt and pepper, fresh chevre (goat cheese)

italian tuna in olive oil or 2 (6 oz) cans tuna in water, well drained, water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, pitted calamata black olives, chopped, soft sun-dried tomato, thinly sliced, red onion, sliced, garlic clove, finely chopped, celery ribs, with greens attached from the heart of the bunch chopped, roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, flat leaf parsley, chopped, fresh basil leaf, lemon , juice and zest of, extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling, coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper, crusty italian bread , split lengthwise and hollowed out

bulgar wheat, boiling water (less water, firmer the wheat and nuttier the flavor), chickpeas (dry ), mint (fresh, finely chopped ), parsley (fresh, finely chopped ), scallions (cut into 1/4-inch lengths , or 2 medium onions finely chopped), cucumber (peeled, medium chopped ), tomatoes (or 6-8 roma , medium chopped), olive (calamata, cut in half), kosher salt, allspice (freshly ground ), cumin (freshly ground ), lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon), olive oil, romaine lettuce leaves, feta cheese

couscous, dried basil, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, canned peeled roasted red peppers, drained and cut into thin strips, chopped pitted calamata olives

dry yeast, lukewarm water, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, olive oil, honey, salt, grated mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, sliced mushrooms (chanterelles), roasted red bell peppers, peeled, seeded, sliced, calamata olives, pitted and sliced, japanese eggplant, sliced thin, leeks, washed well , outer leaves trimmed, sliced into rings, broccoli florets, spinach leaves

olive oil, lemon juice, crumbled feta cheese (about 3 oz.), garlic, peeled, fresh basil leaves, rinsed, dried oregano, salt, pepper, cooked chicken, shredded or cut into 1-inch chunks, baguette (8 oz.), cut into 1-inch cubes, tomatoes (about 8 oz.), rinsed, stemmed, and halved, red bell pepper (about 4 oz.), rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks, yellow bell pepper (about 4 oz.), rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks, sliced red onion, chopped pitted calamata olives, salad mix, rinsed and crisped

dried baby lima beans, rinsed and soaked overnight, water, ancho chiles , roasted (see note) and chopped, i tbsp grated fresh ginger, calamata olives, stoned, water , or as needed, olive oil, garlic, minced, scallions, white part only , julienned and left to soak in ice water, ribs celery , strings removed, julienned and left to soak in ice water, salt, freshly ground black pepper, juice of 1/2 lemon

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, fresh basil, salt, black pepper, mostaccioli or other tub shaped pasta,cooked al dente, ripe tomatoes.cut in 1 cubes, calamata olives ,pitteed and halved

rub the inside of a wooden bowl with a garlic clove (thats cut in half), line the bowl with a bed of lettuce (use your favourite - i like iceberg), place on top of the lettuce, shredded cooked green beans, potatoes, cooked in skin and cut in half, hard-boiled eggs cut in quarters (optional), green pepper cut in thin strips, onion cut in thin slices., calamata olives (i like more so add as many as you like), feta cheese, cubed or crumbled

rinsed and crisped escarole (12 oz), pitted calamata olives, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlin, minced

good olive oil, french bread or boule, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups), kosher salt, hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick, red bell pepper, large diced, yellow bell pepper, large diced, grape tomatoes, halved, red onion, sliced in half rounds, feta cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes, calamata olives, pitted, garlic, minced, dried oregano, dijon mustard, good red wine vinegar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil

plain goats cheese (i use a low fat 1), calamata olives, pitted and chopped, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (i use ones that come marinated in vinaigrette), fresh basil leaves, chopped, fistful of italian parsley leaves, chopped, very large, rubbed pinches each of dried marjoram , rosemary & thyme, sized cloves of garlic , smashed, sliced & slivered/cubed, sometimes (but not often) i add a pinch of dried chillies

goat cheese cut into slices., avocados cut into slices, calamata olives, basil leaves cut in julienne, very good extra virgin olive oil, wine vinager, peperoncino, cracked pepper to taste, sea salt to taste.

boneless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, olive oil, white onion, medium diced, garlic, crushed with the side of a knife blade and minced, tomatoes or 2 lb fresh (about 4 to 6), medium diced, chopped green olives, pitted and chopped calamata olives, capers , optional, salt and freshly ground black pepper