Olives aren't for everyone, but dirty martinis can be. Swap out the olive brine for one of these tasty options and you just ...

One ingredient makes homemade Caesar dressing taste like the real thing, and you don't have to deal with stinky anchovies.

but it is their brine that adds that signature dirty martini flavor. Olives can differ substantially in flavor and texture, and I will admit to being a fan of them all. For this recipe ...

This is why olives tend to lend a salty flavor to dishes and recipes that need a hint of the harmonizing ingredient. The choice between brine-curing and dry-curing often depends on personal ...

The fleshy pulp of the fruit is also the source of olive oil. The whole fruit is available in a variety of guises: flavoured, stuffed, stoned or with stones, in oil or in brine, sliced or whole.

Pour off 6 ounces vodka from the bottle and reserve for another use. To the bottle, add dry vermouth, water and olive brine. Adjust brine amount to taste. Cap bottle, shake and store in freezer ...