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02/17/2015

New Orleans Flavors: Muffuletta Dip and Cajun Bloody Mary

With Mardi Gras wrapping up today, I though a couple of recipes inspired by the flavors of New Orleans would be fun to share!  Once a year, I start getting hungry for the New Orleans classic: the Muffuletta.  It’s a huge sandwich with olive salad, salami, ham and cheeses.  But this year, I put a twist on my go-to recipe and turned it into a hearty dip instead!  It’s the perfect portion size for then you’re craving just a little of one of these extra-large sandwiches, and it’s an easy recipe to make up for a party.  I partnered with Olives from Spain to create this adapted recipe – and if you’re a fan of olives like I am, then this is a must-add to your party recipe collection right now.  Really.  I promise.

New Orleans Inspired Muffuletta Dip at www.happyhourprojects.com

It’s a cream cheese and sour cream base with real Olives from Spain and salami, making it a great choice if you’re serving hors d’oeuvres rather than a full meal, and it packs all the flavor of the full-sized sandwich, on bite-sized crackers.  What’s even better is that it’s not your usual party dip, so you’re sure to grab your guests’ attention!

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Muffuletta Olive Salad Dip
 
Author:
Happy Hour Projects
Serves: 12
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
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Ingredients
  • ½ cup pimento-stuffed green olives
  • ¼ cup ripe black olives
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • ¼ cup jardiniere
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • ¼ cup drained pepperoncini
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces chopped Genoa salami
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup softened cream cheese
Instructions
  1. Soften cream cheese, and mix with sour cream in to make the dip base.
  2. Chop olives, jardiniere, pepperoncini, salami, and mozzarella. Stir in capers, garlic, and powdered seasoning. Drain again, if necessary.
  3. Fold olive salad into the cream cheese mixture. Serve on crackers or with sliced bread.
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New Orleans Inspired Muffuletta Dip at www.happyhourprojects.com

Now, I don’t know about you, but in our house, a cocktail party just isn’t complete without a signature cocktail for the evening.  SO recipe number two today is for a fantastic Cajun Bloody Mary with extra garnish – including shrimp, celery, and Olives from Spain!  Nothing says New Orleans to me like Cajun flavors, and this spicy drink delivers.

New Orleans Inspired Cajun Bloody Mary at www.happyhourprojects.com

 

New Orleans Flavors: Muffuletta Dip and Cajun Bloody Mary
 
Author:
Happy Hour Projects
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 mins
Total time: 5 mins
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Ingredients
  • 2 ox. vodka
  • 6 oz. tomato juice
  • 1 tsp. cajun seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp. horseradish
  • 1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
  • Garnish: olives, celery and cocktail shrimp
  • Optional: Rim with a 1:1 mixture of salt and cajun seasoning
Instructions
  1. Rub the rim of a mason jar or highball glass with olive juice, and crust with salt or a 1:1 mixture of salt and cajun seasoning, if you like a kick.
  2. Shake together vodka, tomato juice, horseradish, worcestershire sauce, and seasoning mix. Pour over ice.
  3. Skewer olives, shrimp, and celery for an all-in garnish. Enjoy!
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New Orleans Inspired Cajun Bloody Mary at www.happyhourprojects.com

Look for the logo to make sure your olives are Olives from Spain to make these yummy recipes, and more!

Are you in the South Beach area, or will you be for the Wine and Food Festival?   If you are, be sure to stop by the Olives from Spain station to sample some tasty bites! The event is expecting approximately 18,000 attendees at the country’s premier festival.

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Are you doing anything to celebrate Mardi Gras today?  Or do you have any favorite olive recipes to share?  I have to confess – my very favorite olive recipe is to open a can of green olives and just enjoy!

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Compensation was provided by Olives from Spain via MomTrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Olives from Spain or Momtrends.

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  3. kate blue says

    02/26/2015 at 6:09 pm

    I got hungry and thirsty just looking at these. as a big fan of olives, I had to Pin so I can make this soon

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  4. Marie says

    02/19/2015 at 3:25 pm

    Whar is jardiniere? And how do you make it

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    • Adrianne says

      02/19/2015 at 4:24 pm

      I haven’t made my own, though I know there are lots of recipes floating around out there. Jardiniere is a mix of pickled veggies that you’ll find right in the olive aisle, it’s a mix of pickled cauliflower, carrots, onions and celery. Since you need so little for the recipe, it makes more sense than buying each of those ingredients individually and adding a couple tablespoons of each!

      Jardiniere is also fantastic on Italian Beef sandwiches, so if you pick some up, that’s another way to use it up. :)

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