Olive And Anchovy Bites Recipes

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the anchovies, and let them melt and sizzle in the olive oil, about 2 minutes. Add about ¾ of the cauliflower, season with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the cauliflower is browned on one side, 4 to 7 minutes. Add the olives and half of the oregano and give it a stir. Continue to cook until the cauliflower is completely softened and evenly browned, another 4 to 7 minutes.
• Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl along with scallions, preserved lemon (if using), vinegar and remaining raw cauliflower. Season with salt, pepper and more vinegar, if you like.
• Transfer cauliflower to a large serving platter or bowl and top with parsley, remaining oregano and a drizzle of olive oil.

Steps:

• Lay 12 anchovy fillets on a paper towel and gently pat dry. Wrap each anchovy around a garlic-stuffed green olive, then skewer with a toothpick or cocktail pick.

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• Place the flour, butter, cheese, anchovies, olives and cayenne pepper in a food processor and pulse until the mixture forms a firm dough. Wrap the dough loosely in clear film. Chill for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Roll out the dough thinly on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 2in wide strips, then cut across each strip in alternate directions to make triangles. Transfer to baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with sea salt. Variation: To add a little extra spice, dust the olive and anchovy bites lightly with cayenne pepper before baking.

Steps:

• Roll out the pastry to a 24 x 26cm rectangle. Brush with a little egg and place 4 spaced-out rows of anchovies over the pastry, parallel to the longest sides. Sprinkle the Parmesan between the rows.
• Roll up the pastry from each long side to meet in the middle, brushing with a little egg to help it stick. Using a very sharp knife, cut into thin slices. Place slices a little apart on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Chill for at least 30 mins, or cover with cling film and chill for up to 24 hrs.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Bake for 12-15 mins until the pastry is crisp and golden.