This mixture serves not only as a change-of-pace spread for hamburgers and sandwiches, but also, when topped with a sprinkle of paprika, it makes a tangy dip for celery, carrots, etc. Options are available to match your personal taste.

2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons of your favorite ground, spicy, Cajun or Dijon mustard
6 to 8 green olives, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage or Cajun seasoning (or both)

Sauté garlic in olive oil until it just begins to brown. Mix all ingredients and serve.

Servings: 16. Serving size: 1 tablespoon. Per serving: 62 calories, 0.3 g protein, 5 g fat, 3.9 g carbohydrates, 126 mg sodium, 3 mg cholesterol

Tom Gurn, Nueces Electric Cooperative