Monday, June 7, 2010

Mediterranean Food: Tapenade Recipe



Mediterranean Recipes -
Tapenade Provencale


1 cup black and green olives, drained
4 anchovy filets
2 large garlic clove
3 large tablespoons of capers
2 tablespoons of tuna in olive oil
fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons of good french mustard Dijon or grain
1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, rosemary, oregano or already mixed herbes de Provence
black pepper to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil



Pit the olives and combine all of the ingredients (except olive oil) in a mortar and mash until smooth adding the olive oil gradually, to create a paste.

Taste the seasoning and serve over toasted artisanal crusty bread.For the best authentic Mediterranean flavour, make sure you pick the best Mediterranean Olives at your local market.
Read our post on french restaraurant La Chassagnette.

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