This recipe is from Spoodles which used to be located in Walt Disney World’s Boardwalk resort. It was closed down in 2009 and eventually re-opened as Kouzzina by Cat Cora.

Ingredients

14 ounces Green Olives Stuffed with Pimiento
7 ounces Kalamata Olives
2 ounces Pickled Onions
4 ounces Pepperocini
6 ounces Carrots
5 ounces Celery
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
¾ Teaspoon Celery Salt
1 Tsp. Dried Oregano
1 Tsp. Dried Basil
½ Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 cup Olive Oil
2 ounces Red Wine Vinegar

Procedure

Place Olives, Onions, Peppers, Carrots and Celery in a food processor. Pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped, but not pureed.

Fold in remaining ingredients and season with Kosher Salt and Black Pepper

For bread dip, mix 2 tablespoons of the Tapenade with ¼ cup of Olive Oil.

This recipe is from Spoodles which used to be located in Walt Disney World’s Boardwalk resort. It was closed down in 2009 and eventually re-opened as Kouzzina by Cat Cora.

Ingredients

1 each cucumbers (peeled seeded and diced)
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
5 each mint leaves (chopped)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Procedure

Dice the cucumbers and let drain to remove excess moisture. In a mixing bowl combine the rest of the ingredients until mixture is smooth. Fold in cucumbers and serve chilled.

This recipe is from Spoodles which used to be located in Walt Disney World’s Boardwalk resort.  It was closed down in 2009 and eventually re-opened as Kouzzina by Cat Cora.

Ingredients

1½ cups feta cheese (about 8 ounces)
½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Procedure

In a blender or a food processor, puree the feta, yogurt, sour cream, garlic salt and pepper until smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and serve as a spread or a dip with the warm pita bread.

Chef’s Note:  Use non-fat yogurt and reduced-fat sour cream, if you prefer.  You can also add minced fresh herbs – mint, dill, parley and/or basil would all be terrific.  For calorie counters, substitute the sour cream and yogurt with a low-fat or no-fat sour cream and yogurt with great results.  Always use freshly ground black pepper.

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