The three new varieties of Hans' Wraps include Sonoma, sun-dried tomato & fresh basil chicken sausage wrapped in tomato & basil bagel dough; Hell's Kitchen, a spicy fresh cilantro & roasted garlic chicken sausage wrapped in chili pepper bagel dough: and Santorini, roasted artichoke &
Calamata olive chicken sausage wrapped in Asiago cheese baguette dough.
Varieties include Sonoma, with sun-dried tomato and fresh basil chicken sausage wrapped in tomato and basil bagel dough; Hell's Kitchen, with spicy fresh cilantro and roasted garlic chicken sausage wrapped in chili pepper bagel dough; and Santorini, with roasted artichoke and
calamata olive chicken sausage wrapped in asiago cheese baguette dough.
Found in local restaurants, Sage Bakehouse breads include rustic sourdough, farm, paisano,
calamata olive, and pecan raisin.
The second special immediately caught my attention: Mediterranean Pasta, with blue cheese, sundried tomatoes, spinach and
calamata olives, for $13.99.
Spinach or Arugula Pesto 1 1/2 cups spinach or arugula 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 to 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup pitted
calamata olives 2 tsp pine nuts, cashews or walnuts 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese Wash and towel dry the spinach or arugula.
Tofu, for instance, can be diced for a stir fry, sliced and grilled for a sandwich, blended with chocolate sauce for an easy-to-swallow pudding, jazzed up as a cheesecake, or put in a food processor with chickpeas and
Calamata olives for a Mediterranean dip.
In a bowl, mix 2 quarts bite-size pieces rinsed and crisped escarole (12 oz.; see notes) with 1/4 cup pitted
calamata olives, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and 1 clove garlic, peeled and pressed or minced.
A generous fillet of haddock was covered with sliced tomato,
calamata olives, feta cheese and a garlic/white wine sauce.
In with the mixed greens were
calamata olives, roasted red peppers, provolone cheese, red onions, cherry peppers and sausage.
PREP TIME: About 25 minutes, plus at least 1 hour to chill MAKES: 6 to 8 appetizer servings 1 cup drained canned peeled red peppers, cut into strips 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted
calamata olives 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 teaspoon dried ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cayenne Salt 1 round loaf (1 lb.) rye or pumpernickel bread 1 1/2 cups hummus (recipe follows; see notes) 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Mushrooms,
calamata olives, red onions, tomatoes and provolone cheese sat atop an assortment of greens that did not include ice-berg lettuce.
long) 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds firm-ripe tomatoes (see notes) 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup chopped pitted
calamata olives 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced Salt and pepper 6 ounces fresh chevre (goat cheese)