Acclaimed chef’s spicy olive dish delivers the heat

Acclaimed chef’s spicy olive dish delivers the heat

This delicious olive mixture was inspired by David Tannis, a professional chef for over 30 years in such highly regarded restaurants as Chez Panisse in Berkeley and Café Escalera in Santa Fe. He has written several critically acclaimed cookbooks. I love the spicy heat in his Spiced Olives with Lemon and Garlic. Most often I use the full 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne, but if desired, reduce spiciness by using less. I like to serve these olives as an ap…