Tapenade — Olive Spread Appetizer

By nanasally4

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted Niçoise or Kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons rinsed and chopped capers
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons rinsed and chopped anchovies
• A few grindings of fresh black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cognac or Armagnac (optional but use it if you have it)
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 4-6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Details

Adapted from shockinglydelicious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Whirl all ingredients in a food processor until the olives are finely ground.
Serve in a bowl with crackers surrounding.
Serves 8. (Just kidding, serves 1.)