Anchoiade

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup blanched whole almonds
• a 2-ounce can flat anchovies, rinsed and patted dry
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 shallot, quartered
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence or dried Italian seasoning, crumbled
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped fine (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine (about 3/4 cup)
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
• French bread toasts as an accompaniment