1 Melt butter in a medium-sized sauté pan over medium heat. Add red peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft, stir in green onions, then pour into a medium-sized mixing bowl to cool.2 When peppers and green onions have cooled, mix in California Ripe Olives, cheese, buttermilk and eggs. Set aside.3 In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 4. Stir California Ripe Olive mixture into dry mixture until just combined.4 Spoon approximately 1 cup (4 ounces) of batter into eight lightly greased standard (2 5/8-inch) muffin cups and bake in a 400 degree oven for 25-28 minutes until lightly browned.5 Transfer muffin pan to cooling rack and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Makes 8 muffins.

Source: California Olive