Recipe: Homemade Tapenade

Homemade Tapenade

1 cup pitted ripe olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 canned anchovy fillets (rinsed and drained)
2 tbsp. capers
1 clove of garlic
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. coarse-grained mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Fresh thyme sprigs


In a food processor, add the first 8 ingredients and process until minced. While the food processor is running, slowly pour oil through the food chute and process for 2-3 minutes longer until mixture thickens, scrape down the sides occasionally. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve.

*Johnna's tip: Tapenade is a great compliment to select wines. Try with baguettes, an array of cheeses and hummus.

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