Warm Citrus Olives

Are you an olive hater or olive lover? I happen to be not just a lover, but more of an olive addict. I simply LOVE OLIVES and this is one of my favorite ways to eat them. They are great with cocktails, wine or simply to snack on. Give it a try and let me know by leaving a comment here or on Instagram if you decide to try them.

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, the best you can find
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 3 thick strips of orange zest
• 3 thick strips of lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons raisins or dried currants (optional)
• 3 cups mixed pitted olives (kalamata, Castelvetrano Niçose)
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 fat cloves of garlic sliced 

• In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the garlic, orange& lemon zest and crushed red pepper and cook over gentle heat, stirring, until the garlic is softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add the olives and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the orange juice. Let cool completely, stirring occasionally. Serve at room temperature with toothpicks with drinks.