Let's talk about my love for this appetizer, shall we?
I always get nervous to make dishes with sundried tomatoes because I think of the episode of Friends where Monica bonds with a very handsome chef over the outdated sundried tomato.
"What's up with the sundried tomatoes? What is this, 1985?"
Preach on.
Also, I haaaaaaaaate olives. Hate. Loathe. Makes me feel like a bad food person because I hate them so much. But I ams what I ams and what I is is an olive hater.
But this dish has changed me. I served these little nuggets of wonder when I catered the Fashion Designer event. They are super easy to whip up (you can use pre-made basil pesto if you are short on time) and taste like the most awesome pizza bite you have ever tasted (if you are lactose intolerant, because really, pizza is best with tons of cheese) but are much more elegant.
I'm in love.
Make sure you use a soft bread, don't toast it too too much, and next time, I would make thinner slices of bread. Also, use best quality ingredients, because this dish could be quite salty if you are using the cheapy stuff.
Great, great appetizer. Do make.
Click here for the recipe.
I'm not a big fan of olives usually either, but I do love sundried tomatoes!! In any event, that appetizer looks INCREDIBLE!!
Posted by: VeggieGirl | September 14, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Love this appetizer! Perfect for any party!
Posted by: Maria | September 14, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Those look great! This post comes at a great time, I just received a bunch of fresh basil and have made it my mission to use it all :)
Posted by: Nicole | September 14, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Oh, this looks made for me... I love sundried tomatoes (don't care if they're so 1985 - I like 1985, I was born that year!) and olives are wonderful things. Ever tried putting one on each finger, chasing a sibling around waving them, and then eating them one by one? Heaven, I tell you :)
Posted by: Caitlin | September 14, 2009 at 01:03 PM
I absolutely LOATHE olives. I'll see if this one wins me over because it looks tasty.
Posted by: Eliana | September 14, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Lovely. Perfect appetizers yet again. Though, I would snack on these all day. Just to let you know. hehe...
Posted by: jenn | September 14, 2009 at 02:14 PM
So beautiful! And they look tasty, too... even though I'm not a big olive fan. I will usually eat them, but don't love them. Perhaps this dish will convince me!
Posted by: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction | September 14, 2009 at 04:35 PM
These look delicious! Very nice presentation
Posted by: cheffresco | September 14, 2009 at 06:18 PM
cute appetizers, like you I hate olives too but I'm willing to give these a chance!
Posted by: Jessie | September 14, 2009 at 06:53 PM
These are adorable little squares! I should make this for my daughter & hope she will start liking olives!
Posted by: Natasha - 5 Star Foodie | September 14, 2009 at 09:22 PM
lol, I LOVE Friends!
It's sundried tomatoes & goat cheese, sooo 1985, lol. I don't care, I still love them both!
Your app. looks and sounds yummy!
Posted by: Linsey | September 14, 2009 at 09:55 PM
I'm lactose intolerant and I eat lots and lots of cheese.
But I don't have many friends because of it. Not sure why...
You know, it pains me to know we live so far away cause you and I would make theee most awesomely sexy and skilled catering team! Well, at least the skilled part.
luv you like a rock star!
Heather
PS- I loathe the olive too! Except in martinis.
Posted by: Scootabaker | September 14, 2009 at 11:52 PM
I am an olive hater. It's the brine...makes me sick to my stomach to smell it.
These, look beautiful, though, and I'm glad they changed your perception of olives!
Posted by: Jennifer | September 15, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Oo those look awesome. I didn't used to like olives but they've definitely grown on me.
Posted by: Ashley | September 16, 2009 at 10:23 AM
They sound wonderful!
Posted by: Wendy | September 16, 2009 at 05:06 PM
I'm really hungry right now, its the end of the work day and I realize I shouldn't be looking at all this yummy food. This looks like a fun appetizer, I'll have to try it for my next dinner party.
Posted by: Jamie Walker | September 16, 2009 at 08:22 PM
The olive tomato squares look incredible, and your entire site made my mouth water! All I can say is OMG! Incredible presentation. Loved your site, very professional. Photos were crisp and clear. Recipes concise and easy to read. I shall be back for a bite of more.
Thank you for sharing,
Cheers, Gaby
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