This is a beautiful recipe book that shows olives are a surprisingly versatile fruit. Recipes range from infused oils, salsas and salads to an irresistible selection of main meals. This book includes nutritional information on why this staple of the Mediterranean diet is so healthy. Spaghetti with Tapenade. Estouffad Provencal. Spicy Shakshuka. Foccaccia. What do all these palate pleasing recipes have in common? Olives! And every dish presented on these beautifully photographed pages proves that this versatile fruit is more than just an afterthought. From infused oils to salsas, sauces and salads to an irresistible international selection of main meals, this collection serves up something special for every olive lover. Enjoy olives flavoured with basil; marinated with pickled lemons; incorporated in mayonnaise or pesto; baked in rye, onion, or cheese bread; stir-fried with rice; and, as a crust for sea bass, or cooked in a cuttlefish casserole. Everyone will appreciate the nutritional information in this book...including an explanation of why this staple of the Mediterranean diet is so healthy.