Mediterranean Recipes from Mount Nittany Winery

Posted by Linda Weaver on 03/15, 2012 at 08:30 AM

Last weekend we enjoyed a Mediterranean theme with Spanish Meatballs and Spanish-Marinated Olives. Enjoy the recipes!

Spanish Meatballs

1 pkg. frozen meatballs
1 can tomato soup
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can beef broth
1 can sliced black olives
3 chopped green peppers
1 tsp chili powder
1 cup Nittany Mountain Red wine

Mix everything together in a crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Spanish-Marinated Olives

1 lb assorted imported olives
8 cloves garlic, sliced
zest of ½ orange, cut into ½-inch julienne
zest of ½ lemon, cut into ½-inch julienne
1 Tbsp fresh rosemary
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp red pepper flakes
4 Tbsp olive oil

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and marinate at room temperature for at least 24 hours. Serve with Tailgate Red wine.

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