Olives, of Colors and Flavors

Olives are a food that is used as a side dish for meals and drinks, as a snack, or simply on their own. Here you can learn about the different types of olives and how to choose the one you like best or prefer according to the occasion. There are several different forms in which you can find olives when you buy them at the supermarket. They come in glass jars, canned, in bags, and also in various sizes. We recommend that in addition to checking which ones you need, you check the expiration date even if it is a long-lasting product.   What you can find are: 1. Whole: These are sold with the pit. 2. Pitted: These are olives from which the pit has been removed and can be easily verified. 3. Stuffed: These are pitted green olives filled with one or more ingredients. Generally, the filling consists of red pepper or anchovy, ham, blue cheese, tuna, or other ingredients.   4. Special: These are pitted green olives with uncommon fillings such as almonds, hazelnuts, and other ingredients like capers, onion, and orange or lemon peels. 5. Slices: These are pitted olives that have been cut into slices, crosswise. 6. Cracked: This includes olives that are accidentally cracked during the pitting or stuffing process and may also contain filling ingredients. These are excellent as a snack. 7. Capers mixed: These are whole or pitted olives, generally small in size, mixed with capers and with or without a filling of pepper or its paste. Article written by... What are you waiting for? Take advantage of all the varieties of olives and cook with the amazing recipes we have specially for you. (It’s important to click on the recipe title for more preparation details) Bacalao a la Vizcaina de la abuelita. This cod recipe has been my family’s secret every Christmas. I’m sharing it because it’s truly delicious. Pizza margarita. Instead of buying or ordering your pizzas, why not make one at home? Your whole family will love it! Greek salad. Fresh salad with Mediterranean flavor. Couscous salad. Delicious couscous salad. A typical grain from Morocco. Mexican style cod. Try this delicious Mexican style cod. Bagel pizza. A delicious bagel pizza recipe for kids. Cuban picadillo. The classic Cuban picadillo with raisins, olives, and capers. Martini campari. A rich martini with campari. If you want to know all the recipes with olives, click here