Inspired by Food & Wine's Warm Olives with Rosemary, Garlic & Lemon. This is one of those recipes that you can whip up in about 5 minutes with a handful of basic ingredients and everyone will marvel at how sophisticated and satisfying it is.
3tbsplarge strips of zest plus 1 finely grated zest from a Blood Orange
1whole sprig of rosemary plus 1 tbsp rosemaryfinely minced
4cupsolivesmixed oil packed or brine cured
Instructions
In a small sauce pan, heat the olive oil with the garlic, strips of zest, and whole rosemary sprig over medium heat until the garlic and rosemary become very fragrant and begin to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
Fold the olives into the oil, along with the fine zest and minced rosemary. Toss to coat and transfer straight to a serving dish. Enjoy warm with cheese, bread and preserves.