Olive Tapenade

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Essence of Olives

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

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Prep Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
approximately 1 1/2 cups

Times:

Prep: 15 min
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Total:: 15 min

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Ingredients

3/4 pound pitted black olives, such as Kalamata, Nicoise, or Gaeta
3 to 4 ounces capers, drained and rinsed
2 anchovy fillets, drained, rinsed and patted dry
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 bay leaf, finely chopped
5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cognac or brandy
1/2 cup good quality extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine well, then allow to process until mixture is coarsely pureed. Taste for seasoning, then serve as a dip alongside crusty bread with goat cheese, grilled vegetables or chicken, or tossed with cooked pasta and fresh herbs.

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recipe Olive Tapenade
Brian Uniontown, OH 02-01-2010
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Tossed it with Penne -- Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very interesting flavor. If you like black olives, you should really enjoy this one. :D
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Carole Bay City, MI 01-27-2010
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So very sour!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Very expensive to make; rinsed olives, capers, and anchovies. Made recipe to the letter! So awful...because it's so sour...no... olive taste whatsoever. Emeril ought to go to Greece and learn how to make this!Read more
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Jennifer Putnam, CT 12-20-2007
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Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a must for olive lovers. Even for those who don't love them, it's totally yummy. Even my 11 yr old daughter loves... it. Will become a staple for family gatherings!Read more
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STEVE Columbus, OH 03-14-2006
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Fancy, but Easy Appetizer
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Quick, easy, make ahead, enjoy!
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Anonymous 02-26-2006
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Absolutely unbelieveable
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This tapenade is truly unreal. Put it on top of grilled or broiled chicken then top off with goat cheese (not feta) put in... oven to heat cheese & it's the best. It's also fantastic on warm sourdough french bread.Read more
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Valerie Florence, KY 12-18-2005
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I also added green olives to this recipe. It was excellent! My guests loved it. BAM!!!!