Marinated Olives - cooking recipe

Ingredients

450 g mixed olives, in olive oil
8 sprigs fresh rosemary or 8 sprigs fresh thyme
2 garlic cloves, peeled and squashed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Preparation

Warm the olive oil in a frying pan with the rosemary sprigs, garlic, bay leaves and oregano and cook gently, stirring for 5 minutes to infuse the oil.
Add the olives and toss well to coat in the spiced oil, then cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 5 - 10 minutes until soft and shiny.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer olives, garlic, bay leaves and herbs to a rustic serving dish and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.