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Taco Bake with Cauliflower Veggie Tots

Taco Bake with Cauliflower Veggie Tots

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. 2 Brown ground beef in large skillet and drain. Stir in taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Turn ground beef mixture into 2-quart baking dish. Top with tomato, corn, olives then cheese. Evenly arrange Green Giant® Cauliflower Veggie Tots™ over mixture.
  4. 4 Bake 20 minutes or until bubbling and tots are golden brown.
  5. 5 Garnish with additional tomato, olives, cheese and green onion if desired.

By Green Giant

Cowboy Tacos

Cowboy Tacos

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pork and taco seasoning in a resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out excess air, seal bag, and toss to coat.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
  3. 3 Stir in beans, salsa, and apricot preserves; reduce heat to low and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Spoon ⅓ cup pork mixture into each taco shell; top with sliced olives.

By Joan Schweger

Cheese Enchiladas

Cheese Enchiladas

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl combine tomato sauce, tomato paste and Creole-style seasoning.
  3. 3 Warm tortillas in microwave, or in oven; dip them in the tomato sauce mixture and lay them in a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Fill each tortilla with cheese, onion, olives and mushrooms; roll. Repeat until dish is full. Sprinkle a small amount of cheese on top.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

By Michelle

Shredded Chicken and Cheese Taquitos

Shredded Chicken and Cheese Taquitos

Prep
25 min
Cook
65 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken in a single layer in the bottom of a large saucepan. Pour in cool water until chicken is covered by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 14 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred meat with 2 forks when cool enough to handle. Discard poaching liquid.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shredded chicken, olives, chiles, water, and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Add Mexican cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Warm tortillas on a griddle over medium-high heat until soft, about 10 seconds per side. Add chicken filling to each tortilla, roll up tightly, and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are brown, about 30 minutes.

By vitaminamy

Chili Nachos

Chili Nachos

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix tomatoes, onion, and cilantro together in a bowl. Squeeze lime into mixture and toss to combine.
  3. 3 Arrange chips in a single layer on a heatproof platter or baking sheet. Top with spoonfuls of chili, tomato mixture, olives, and cheese. Add jalapeño slices, if desired. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
  4. 4 Bake until cheese is completely melted., about 15 minutes. Serve nachos hot.

By HORMEL CHILIR

Spam Tacos

Spam Tacos

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Shred luncheon meat onto a large plate using a cheese grater.
  2. 2 Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add shredded luncheon meat; cook and stir until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Cook and stir until luncheon meat is evenly seasoned and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
  3. 3 Spray another skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet and cook until heated through, about 30 seconds per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  4. 4 Top warm tortillas with luncheon meat, lettuce, Cheddar cheese, olives, tomato, and onion.

By Gwen W

Easy Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos

Easy Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add rice and 1/4 cup olive oil. Bring liquid back to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover saucepan, and simmer until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken and taco seasoning mix until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix rice, black beans, Mexican cheese blend, olives, and jalapeno pepper into chicken; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat a separate skillet over medium-high heat; warm tortillas in skillet until pliable, 1 to 2 minutes per tortilla.
  4. 4 Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup chicken-rice mixture, folding tortilla over filling.
  5. 5 Heat bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat; fry the filled tortillas until crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

By yummers

Taco Tuesday Casserole

Taco Tuesday Casserole

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until almost browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 5 minutes more. Mix water and taco seasoning into beef mixture; simmer until water evaporates, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Line the prepared baking dish with tortillas and top with 1/2 of the ground beef mixture. Spoon 1/2 of the corn over the beef layer and top with 1/3 of the Cheddar cheese. Crush tortilla chips over cheese layer. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and olives.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Kaycee Farrell

Sea Bass Veracruz

Sea Bass Veracruz

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes, olives, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and capers in a bowl. Place flour in a shallow bowl.
  3. 3 Place fillets on a flat work surface; season with salt and black pepper. Dredge one side of each fillet in flour.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets, floured-sides down; cook, undisturbed, until lightly brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Stir broth into skillet, scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Add 1/2 tomato mixture, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme; cook for 3 minutes. Nestle fillets into the skillet.
  5. 5 Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven; bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove and discard bay leaves. Add remaining tomato mixture to the skillet; season with salt and black pepper. Serve fillets topped with tomato mixture.

By Genevieve Johns Seivert

Black Bean Lasagna II

Black Bean Lasagna II

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
45 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Coat a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, corn and garlic until tender. Stir in black beans, refried beans, tomato sauce, salsa and 1/4 cup cilantro. Cook until heated through and slightly thickened; set aside.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta, sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and remaining 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; set aside.
  4. 4 Coat a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange 3 of the cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of the dish, cutting to fit if necessary. Spread with 1/3 of the bean mixture, then 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice more.
  5. 5 Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Garnish with sliced black olives and sprigs of cilantro.

By Chris J

Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce (Salsa Verde)

Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce (Salsa Verde)

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. 3 Combine chicken, onion mixture, cheese blend, cream cheese, salsa verde, olives, cilantro, and jalapenos in a large bowl for the filling. Mix well.
  4. 4 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, then chicken broth. Cook until sauce starts to thicken, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in sour cream and salsa verde; cook until heated through. Spread a spoonful of sauce over the bottoms of two 9x11-inch casserole dishes.
  5. 5 Wrap a tortilla in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds. Fill with the chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down into a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas until each dish holds 8 enchiladas.
  6. 6 Spoon remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

By VMB

Fried Beef Empanadas with Olives and Sofrito

Fried Beef Empanadas with Olives and Sofrito

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
70 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; remove beef to a plate and set aside.
  2. 2 Cook onions, bell pepper, and garlic in the same pan over medium heat until peppers are soft and onions are translucent, making sure not to brown or burn garlic, about 5 minutes. Add beef back into the pan and stir to combine. Add tomatoes, sofrito, and raisins; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in chicken stock, tomato sauce, cilantro, olives, sazon, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let mixture cool slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Combine beaten egg and water in a small bowl. Spoon filling mixture evenly into the middles of the thawed empanada discs. Brush edges with egg and water mixture, fold in half, and seal the edges with a fork.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  6. 6 Fry empanadas in the hot oil, working in batches if needed, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes, turning halfway through.

By JillianC

Tito's Martini

Tito's Martini

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Just add Tito's Handmade Vodka and dry vermouth to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2 Shake or stir, and strain into a chilled martini glass.
  3. 3 Garnish with three olives.

By Tito's Handmade Vodka

Orange Bitters Martini

Orange Bitters Martini

4.8

Prep
3 min
Cook
Total
3 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in gin and vermouth, and add a couple shakes of orange bitters. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with olive.

By Lorem Ipsum

Easy Upside-Down Pizza Casserole

Easy Upside-Down Pizza Casserole

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Stir sauce, mushrooms, and olives into beef in the skillet. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  4. 4 Flatten each biscuit with your hands and arrange on top of cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are golden, 15 to 17 minutes.

By Jenni

Vodka Martini Cocktail

Vodka Martini Cocktail

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine vodka and dry vermouth in a cocktail mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir until chilled.
  3. 3 Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. 4 Garnish with three olives on a toothpick.

By Home Happy Hour

Big Batch Freezer Dirty Martini

Big Batch Freezer Dirty Martini

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
245 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 6 ounces of vodka from the bottle and set aside for another use.
  2. 2 To the reserved vodka in the bottle, add vermouth, water, and brine until it reaches the top of the bottle. Put the top on the bottle and invert bottle to incorporate the ingredients.
  3. 3 Place bottle in the freezer for at least 4 hours and up to 2 months.
  4. 4 To serve, pour desired amount into chilled glass and garnish with olives.

By NicoleMcmom

Cauliflower Salad Bowl

Cauliflower Salad Bowl

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cauliflower, olives, green bell pepper, onion, and pimento peppers together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk canola oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, 4 hours to overnight.

By Libby

Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Artichoke Hearts, Feta Cheese, Capers, and Black Olives

Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Artichoke Hearts, Feta Cheese, Capers, and Black Olives

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chicken breast halves into a plastic zipper bag. Shake the bottle of Italian dressing and pour into the bag. Seal the bag and shake to thoroughly coat the chicken with the dressing; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  3. 3 Remove the chicken breast halves and shake off excess marinade. Discard the leftover marinade. Place the chicken between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
  4. 4 Mix together the artichoke hearts, olives, capers, and feta cheese in a bowl; spoon about 2 tablespoons of the feta mixture into the middle of each flattened chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast around the filling and secure with toothpicks. Place the rolled chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken has browned and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.

By JennCD

Air Fryer Pizza Dogs

Air Fryer Pizza Dogs

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Make 4 slits down each hot dog. Place hot dogs in the air fryer basket; cook for 3 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
  3. 3 Place 1 pepperoni half in each slit; divide pizza sauce between buns. Add hot dogs, mozzarella cheese, and olives.
  4. 4 Return hot dogs to the air fryer basket; cook until buns are crisp and cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Soup Loving Nicole

Taco Skillet Burgers

Taco Skillet Burgers

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
13 min
Total
43 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix ground beef, onions, and taco seasoning mix in a bowl. Shape into 4 hamburger patties.
  2. 2 Cook patties in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain fat and wipe the skillet with a paper towel.
  3. 3 Mix soup and water in a bowl. Pour over patties in the skillet; simmer until soup mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomato, Cheddar cheese, corn chips, and olives. Scoop out the taco burgers and serve once cheese has melted.

By Kelly

Raw Cauliflower Salad

Raw Cauliflower Salad

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cauliflower, olives, bell pepper, pimento peppers, onion, and celery in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, sugar, and black pepper in a small jar with a lid. Close jar and shake until dressing is combined. Pour over vegetables. Marinate cauliflower salad in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.

By Petit Poussin

Vegan Pasta Salad

Vegan Pasta Salad

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add broccoli, mayonnaise, olives, pickles, tomatoes, pickle juice, fresh dill, dried dill, and mustard to the bowl with the pasta and mix to combine. Chill at least 3 hours and stir before serving.

By Charley

Grandma's Beef and Noodle Casserole

Grandma's Beef and Noodle Casserole

3.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, bell pepper, and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir flour into the drippings in the pan; slowly whisk in milk and season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, olives, and pimentos.
  4. 4 Drain noodles and fold into the beef mixture. Transfer to a casserole dish and cover with remaining cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted and browned, about 40 minutes.

By Marcia Reinhardt

Apricot-Glazed Chicken Breasts

Apricot-Glazed Chicken Breasts

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix white wine, apricot jam, jam, brown sugar, olives, 1/3 cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, capers, cilantro, garlic, and caper brine in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts until browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Do not overcook.
  4. 4 Arrange chicken in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour apricot-olive mixture on top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Charles Ross Carozza

Simple Salami Sandwich

Simple Salami Sandwich

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bottom bun on a plate and spread mustard over the bun. Top with salami, cheese, tomato, and lettuce leaf.
  2. 2 Combine black olives, green olives, and salad dressing in a bowl. Place mixture on top of the lettuce. Top with remaining half of bun. Serve immediately.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Low-Carb Chicken Nacho Bites

Low-Carb Chicken Nacho Bites

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine shredded chicken, 1/2 cup pico de gallo, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend, and taco seasoning in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Fill each pepper with as much chicken mixture as possible and place in the baking dish. Sprinkle pepper halves with 1/4 cup Mexican cheese blend. Cover with olives and remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and peppers have begun to soften, 15 to 20 minutes. Top each cooked pepper with a dollop of pico de gallo and sour cream.

By SunnyDaysNora