Olives aren’t just for fingers!  We’ve curated a healthy dose of delicious olive recipes that we are sure you and your family will love.  From flaky bread sticks to tasty tapenade, these recipes will have you running to the store to stock up on nature’s black and green gems.

Olive Cheese Straws

Flaky cheesy bread sticks are enhanced with black olives and a few herbs.  RECIPE HERE from Kitchen Confidante

Bahian Spiced Olives

A combination of a few common spices give just enough zest that you will have trouble keeping the bowl filled RECIPE HERE

Olive and Pesto Pinwheels

Pinwheels are an easy and impressive method for serving sandwiches.  Cream cheese provides the perfect base.  RECIPE HERE from Cookin’ Canuck

Olive Cheese Gems

I don’t think these is anything better than cheese on a stick, but when it also includes a surprise olive in the center, it gets even better.  RECIPE HERE on Diethood

Olive Tapenade stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms are sent to a new level with black and green olives!  RECIPE HERE on Running to the Kitchen

Olive Hummus

Need I say more?  Olives are combined into a traditional hummus to create the ultimate dip for pita chips  RECIPE HERE

Mixed Olive Bruschetta

The classic bruschetta gets a face-lift and includes savory olives in green and black.  RECIPE HERE on Eat Good 4 Life

Olive Stuffed Celery

You can think outside the box when serving celery with this recipe!  Sun dried tomatoes and olives are the star!  RECIPE HERE

Pickled Olives with Veggies

A beautiful approach to pickling your faves, this aromatic recipe includes olives and mini carrots.  RECIPE HERE 

Salad on a Stick

Want to give your kids an appealing motive to eat their veggies?  Make salad on a stick!  Serve with a side of ranch for even more dipping fun  RECIPE HERE on Barefeet in the Kitchen

Olive Tapenade

Roasted tomatoes combine with savory olives to create the perfect topping for a rustic bread.  RECIPE HERE on The WanderLust Kitchen

Olive Bruschetta

A simple recipe that will leave our taste buds satisfied.  This bruschetta is best served with crunchy melba toasts.  RECIPE HERE on Good Cheap Eats

We hope these 12 delicious olive recipes get you cooking with California Ripe Olives. Be sure to look for “California” on the can, jar or label!