4   cups mixed or green olives

3    tablespoons olive oil

4    garlic cloves, minced

2    tablespoons fresh orange zest

1     tablespoon fresh lemon zest

1     pinch dried red chile flakes

Vz    pound whole fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained

1     cup dry-roasted whole almonds

2    tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste

In a medium skillet combine olives, oil, garlic, orange and lemon zest and chile flakes. Cook on low for about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove and let cool. In a serving bowl combine olive mixture with cheese, almonds, parsley, salt and pepper, mixing to coat well. Serve at room temperature or cool.

Makes 4 servings.