Spanish Marinated Olive TapasAceitunas a la Sevillana
 

  These tasty olives, served as part of Spain's famous tapas appetizer platters, 
  make a great dish to pass around at a party, or as an antipasto.
    One 7-ounce jar green Spanish olives (preferably large), lightly crushed 
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 
    1-1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano 
    1 teaspoon fresh rosemary 
    1 teaspoon fresh thyme 
    1/2 teapsoon dried thyme 
    2 bay leaves 
    1/2 teaspoon fennel seed 
    1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 
    4 cloves garlic, lightly crushed and peeled 
    4 tablespoons vinegar 
    4 anchovy fillets 
  Place the olives in a glass jar to make sure they fit. Place the olives in a 
  bowl. Add all the other dry ingredients, and mix thoroughly. Fill the jar with 
  the olives, then add the vinegar and water. Shake well and marinate at room 
  temperature for several days. They will keep for weeks in the refrigerator, 
  but they should be brought to room temperature before serving. 
   

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