Muffaletta Sandwich
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice bread loaf in half, horizontally, layering olive oil, tapenades, meats, cheeses and tapenades on bottom half of bread, drizzle with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Replace top half of bread and wrap sandwich in aluminum foil. Bake until muffaletta is warmed throughout and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
Macaroni & Cheese w/MARIO Bacon Bits
Macaroni & Cheese w/MARIO Bacon Bits
Mix prepared Cheese soup with cooked macaroni. Combine bread crumbs, MARIO BACON BITS and butter in a medium bowl.
Pour macaroni and cheese into a 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. Heat thoroughly until top is golden brown.
Mixed Up MARIO OLIVE-Lemon Dish
Mixed Up MARIO OLIVE-Lemon Dish
Peel 12 strips from the lemon rind (the yellow part) with a vegetable peeler or paring knife. Mix all ingredients in a plastic container with a lid. Marinate for as long as possible, at least one hour, for flavors to blend. MARIO OLIVES can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks after opening.
Tomato-Olive-Veggie Salad
Tomato-Olive-Veggie Salad
Steam or boil cauliflower and green beans until crisp-tender. Place in a large bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, olives and sun-dried tomatoes; mix lightly. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
