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Marinated olives make an easy, elegant appetizer to greet guests before dinner or over cocktails.
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| 1 lb mixed green and black olives (high quality kalamata and nicoise olives are especially good) | 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated | |
| 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil | 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes | |
| 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar | 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves | |
| 3 cloves garlic, sliced | 2 bay leaves |
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and place, covered, in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Bring to room temperature before serving.