Just in case the holidays have not exhausted your party spirit (or maybe you have finally recovered and are ready to get back to enjoying the company of others!), tonight’s post is a quick and easy appetizer perfect for either a happy hour type meet-up or a true appetizer for a more formal affair. The concept for this recipe came from Leite’s Culinaria, a wonderful resource filled with interesting dishes. And this recipe called to me on many levels. First, this appetizer is beyond easy. Second, I wanted to try it with different olives and herbs. Lastly, I wanted to try preparing this dish using sous vide. So after a little research, the results are below. I also provided a link to the original recipe in the Notes with stove top instructions as well. Enjoy these warm, flavorful olives with friends and family… or by yourself. It is a delicious treat for one or many!

Heat water bath to 131 degrees F. Place all ingredients into a recloseable bag. Place a teaspoon or other weight to assist in keeping the bag from floating.

Seal using the water displacement method. Place into the water bath for at least 2 hours. Remove bag from water bath and empty bag into serving bowl or plate. Remove sprigs, squeeze the lemon juice over top, and serve with cocktail picks and baguette slices. Be sure to enjoy the herb infused oil too!

Enjoy!