Vivienne's Tapenade


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Recipe courtesy of
Vivienne Tunba

  • 1/2 lb. large black olives, pitted
  • 1 oz. anchovy fillets
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. capers
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • black pepper (season to taste)


Place olives in a food processor or blender. Add anchovies, garlic, capers, and olive oil; process or blend briefly. Mixture should be blended but still course. Transfer to a bowl and add black pepper to taste.

Spoon tapenade into a crock or jar and cover with a thin layer of olive oil.

An earthy olive spread from southern France, tapenade is traditionally spread on grilled bread, bread sticks, or a chunk of crusty country loaf. See my recipe for "Toasted Bread Rounds" in the Bread section for a delicious accompaniment. Tapenade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to six months.

Amount: Makes 1 cup




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