Green olives bring the brine: Salty and bold, they’re the star ingredient.; Creamy base with depth: A mix of cream cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and mayo makes it rich and smooth.; Fast ...

Cheese and Olive Bees. Make sure your next party menu includes one of these fun and cheesy animal appetizers. ... Starting with the bottom slice of olive, pipe cream cheese into the center and ...

How to make olive stuffed cheese balls. To prepare baked olive cheese bails: Pour the olives into a sieve and place in the ...

Slice a crust baguette between ¼- to ½-inch thick, drizzle with olive oil, and toast in a 375 F oven for about 7 minutes. It’s an extra-special touch for an extra-special starter.

Top with the olives, close it on up, and decide for yourself whether, actually, a cream cheese and olive sandwich is a pretty great thing. Elazar is Bon Appétit’s restaurant editor.

1. Position an oven rack so it sits 6 inches below the broiler element. Turn on the broiler. Have on hand a small, ovenproof gratin dish or baking dish that will hold the whole goat cheese log.

The sandwich itself looks unassuming: simple white bread, cream cheese, and a chaotic pile of roughly chopped green olives. Yes, the olive and cream cheese sandwich from Manhattan lunch counter S ...