Categories: Appetizers 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
    3/4 c  Pitted ripe olives                  2    Garlic cloves, crushed 
    3/4 c  Pimiento-stuffed green              1 ts Mustard seeds 
           -olives                             1 ts Black peppercorns 
      3    Lemon slices                        3    Allspice berries 
      3    Dried red chilies               1 3/4 c  Olive oil 
  
  Add lemon slices, chilies, garlic, mustard seeds, peppercorns and allspice 
  berries. Stir in olive oil and mix well. Spoon mixture into a large jar 
  with a tight-fitting lid. Screw on lid tightly and turn jar over several 
  times to ensure ingredients are well mixed. 
   
  Let olives marinate at least 1 week before serving, turning jar several 
  times a day. Store up to 6 months in a cool place. 
   
  NOTE: Use a mixture of corn oil and olive oil for a more economical 
  marinade. Add sprigs of dried herbs to marinade, if desired. To serve, 
  garnish with lemon twists and a fresh parsley sprig, if desired.