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.
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Mediterranean Food and Travel: French Cuisine

The Cuisine of Languedoc-Roussillon, Provences-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Rhône-Alpes

The southern Mediterranean regions of France (the regions of Languedoc-Roussillon, Provences-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Rhône-Alpes) are rich in olives, quality citrus, vegetables and fruits and herbs – the south of France is one of the largest suppliers of all these ingredients in France. The region also produces the largest amount of olives, and creates superb olive oil. Lavender is used in many dishes found in Haute Provence. Other herbs are also found in the cuisine: thyme, sage, rosemary, basil, savory, fennel, marjoram, tarragon, oregano, and bay leaf. Honey (rosemary and lavender) is a prized ingredient in the region. Seafood and fresh fish proliferates throughout the coastal area. The South of France also has some of the best cheeses and wines found in the country. Garlic and anchovies are used in many of the region's sauces, and Pastis is the South of France national drink, and Truffles can be found in the northern regions of Provence.