Olive Tapenade

[hensylee]

y'all are just making me drool. some of it I can't have (salt and not much oil). it sounds just delicious. I could make it for visiting friends and then just have a little?

 

[Lynlw]

y'all are just making me drool. some of it I can't have (salt and not much oil). it sounds just delicious. I could make it for visiting friends and then just have a little?

That sounds like a perfect plan can you use a little sea salt?

 

[Duff Man]

Olive Tapenade
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001
Prep Time: 15 min Inactive Prep Time: 0 min Cook Time: 0 min Level:
Easy Serves: approximately 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients
3/4 pound pitted black olives, such as Kalamata, Nicoise, or Gaeta
3 to 4 ounces capers, drained and rinsed
2 anchovy fillets, drained, rinsed and patted dry
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 bay leaf, finely chopped
5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cognac or brandy
1/2 cup good quality extra-virgin olive oil

Directions
Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine well, then allow to process until mixture is coarsely pureed. Taste for seasoning, then serve as a dip alongside crusty bread with goat cheese, grilled vegetables or chicken, or tossed with cooked pasta and fresh herbs.

omg thank you! I totally was hoping before I clicked on this thread someone posted a recipe. I love olive tapenade but it's super expensive pre-made.