What to make with olives

Tapenade is a traditional provencale paste of olives, anchovies and capers. Although some versions exclude the capers, the word tapenade has its origins in the provencale tapena (caper).

Also needs: anchovies, capers

The turkey wrap works well as a meal for an ordinary day. Chicken may be used in place of turkey, but is not as nice and often costs more per pound.

Also needs: tortillas, tomato paste, turkey

This is a hearty and flavoursome beef stew inspired by the Mediterranean. It is based on a dish cooked by Keith Floyd in his Floyd around the Med TV series.

Also needs: beef, tomatoes, onion, garlic

Also needs: garlic, onion, capers, lemon, thyme, bread

Spaghetti alla puttanesca (Italian: "whore's spaghetti") is a spicy, tangy and somewhat salty Italian pasta dish.

Also needs: pasta, anchovies, garlic, capers, tomatoes, parsley

Traditional salad (Χωριάτικη σαλάτα) is a salad that can be served together with most foods in Cyprus.

Also needs: tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, onion, feta cheese, lemon

Also needs: onion, lemon, rosemary, thyme, garlic, pork

Also needs: garlic, tomatoes, capers, red pepper flakes, oregano, parsley

Also needs: tomatoes, onion, green onions, cucumber, vinegar, lemon

Also needs: tofu, onion, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, red pepper flakes, turmeric

Also needs: potatoes, chicken, mayonnaise, butter, garlic, lettuce, eggs

Caponata is a Sicilian eggplant dish consisting of cooked vegetables with chopped up fried eggplant, celery, sweetened vinegar, and capers with sweet sauce.

Also needs: eggplant, capers, celery, onion, tomatoes, vinegar, basil, pine nuts

Algerian coca (كوكة) is a savory pastry that is popular in Algeria, particularly in the city of Oran.

Also needs: flour, yeast, onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, paprika, cumin

__notoc__ This soup recipe attempts to capture the key elements of traditional Québécois pea soup, which is an historic part of the Cuisine of Quebec.

Also needs: ham, onion, carrots, thyme, bay leaves, peas, garlic, parsley

A locrio is a common Dominican dish similar to paella. Like paella, there are many variations. The main point is to have a little tomato sauce/paste for coloring, and some caramelized sugar.

Also needs: chicken, rice, celery, onion, garlic, broth or stock, tomato paste, thyme

Also needs: ground beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, raisins, vinegar

This is a traditional Romanian dish, generally served during all festive and special occasions.

Also needs: potatoes, carrots, beef, peas, pickles, eggs, lemon, mustard, bell pepper

Green olives marinated in herbs and garlic are very common in Spanish restaurants. They are commonly served free when you order a drink, and are often served with toasted, salted nuts.

Also needs: garlic, bay leaves, lemon, oregano, fennel, thyme, cumin, rosemary, paprika

Tortilla soup is a traditional southwestern dish and an excellent way to finish tortillas that have begun to go stale. It works well as a soup before a meal or as the meal itself.

Also needs: onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth or stock, cilantro, chicken, tortillas, monterey jack cheese

Arroz tapado (Spanish for molded rice) is very popular in Peru and is a favorite among children because the recipe calls for molding rice and minced beef into a shape.

Also needs: garlic, lemon, rice, onion, ground beef, tomatoes, tomato paste, raisins, eggs, parsley

Also needs: lemon, chicken, flour, bell pepper, turmeric, onion, ginger, garlic, broth or stock, cinnamon, cilantro

Chicken Riggies (recipe by P.A. Johnson) is a Utica, NY classic.

Also needs: butter, onion, garlic, bell pepper, cherries, parmesan, chicken, broth or stock, tomato sauce, cream, pasta

In Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines, an empanada is essentially a stuffed pastry.

Also needs: flour, eggs, butter, cornstarch, beef, onion, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, raisins, garlic, bay leaves