Tuscan Marinated Olives with Whipped Ricotta

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.

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…

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Photograph of Jeanine Donofrio and Jack Mathews in their kitchen

Hi, I'm Jeanine

I'm a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and the founder of Love & Lemons, a trusted recipe resource for millions of readers. My passion is creating healthy, fun, and delicious vegetarian recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and flavors. Let's get cooking!

More about us...

  • The New York Times
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  • Oprah
  • The Washington Post
  • Good Morning America
  • SELF
  • Epicurious
  • The Kitchn