It’s one of the most versatile items in my pantry.
One ingredient ubiquitous in both cuisines is the humble olive, so you might call me an olive connoisseur.
The most shockingly tasty olive finds Ive discovered is thegrilled pitted green olives at Trader Joes.
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Yes, you read that right,grilled olives.
Each of these Chalkidiki olives, packed in oil, has the cutest tiny grill marks youve ever seen.
I was further drawn in by their salty bite and unctuous fattiness.
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Plus,theyre packed in a rich, flavorful oil that would be criminal to pour down the drain.
Pro tip: I often use the oil theyre packed in to whip up my dressing.
A punchy puttanesca or chicken Marbella are also perfect dishes for these briny delights.
When happy hour rolls around, these olives are chefs kiss.
