Tapenade

Directions

1. 1
   Puree all the ingredients in a food processor except the olive oil first.
2. 2
   Then add the olive oil in a thin stream until a spreadable paste is achieved.
3. 3
   Other additions to the tapenade include sun-dried tomatoes and various herbs.
4. 4
   Like aioli, it is served with meat, fish, vegetables, or on toasted bread.
5. 5
   Tapenade can also be used as a filling.
6. 6
   Take a paillard, (a thin slice of meat), such as a cutlet or a chicken breast that you've pounded thin, roll it with a tapenade stuffing and then saute.