Meet the appetizer I'll be making all summer long: marinated olives with whipped ricotta! A Tuscan spice blend fills them with bold Italian flavor.Jeanine Donofrio Phoebe MoorePublished Jun 9, 2026 Jump to recipe This post is in partnership with The Spice House.Jack isn’t usually an olive person, but every time I make these marinated olives with whipped ricotta, he can’t get enough.They’re quickly becoming one of my go-to appetizers for summer entertaining because they feel elevated, but they’re so easy to make.Citrus- and herb-marinated olives sit on a bed of creamy whipped ricotta cheese with a golden ring of olive oil pooling around it.

It looks (and tastes!) like something you could get at a restaurant, but it comes together in under 30 minutes.The secret ingredient in this recipe is Tuscan Harvest from The Spice House.The Spice House has been sourcing and developing premium spice blends since 1957, and tasting this one, you can tell that they’re experts at their craft.A blend of rosemary, other herbs, garlic, and bell pepper, it’s zesty, savory, and fresh.

I use it in both the whipped ricotta and the olives in this recipe to pack in that vibrant Italian flavor.This blend is coming soon to Costcos in Southern California and most southwest states.Part 1: The Marinated OlivesThe first component in this appetizer is the marinated olives. I use a combination of Castelvetrano olives and kalamata olives because I love the mix of colors and texture

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