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 Elysees 
                                  Marinated OlivesBy Executive 
                                  Chef Heidi Krahling, Insalata Restaurant, San 
                                  Anselmo, CA
 Ingredients: 
                                  *Gather 
                                  1/4 lb of four different types of your favorite 
                                  Olives
 Zest of 1 Orange (large strips)
 Half bunch of Thyme
 2 bay leaves
 4 ea Cloves of Garlic (mashed with back of knife)
 2 pinches (or to taste) Hot Pepper Flakes
 1 cup Fruity Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 Directions:Warm the olive oil in heavy skillet. Add all 
                                  ingredients. Make sure olives are well drained. 
                                  Stir mixture and remove from heat when olives 
                                  are warm, not hot. Place in crock, allow to 
                                  cool. Keep refrigerated. Serve at room temperature.
 *Good 
                                  varieties include: Greek kalamata, 
                                  Italian Cerigolga, French Picholine, Moroccan 
                                  or French Oilcured, Spanish Arbequina Olives Other 
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