Excellent as a dip with crackers, for stuffing or topping chicken breasts, or as a sandwich spread.

I've had tapenade many times at home or restaurants, but this is my favorite ingredient ratio right now.It's fairly salty. It should be just right to spread on baguette slices. You can use green or black olives (weigh with the pits removed). It's even better if you toast the walnuts or pine nuts beforehand. Make a big batch and freeze it. It's versatile. Recipe by putimiko

This is a mild tapenade because the black olives are less salty and briney than the kalamata but the feta and marinated tomato and cucumber will round the flavors

An olive spread that is easy to make for a party appetizer. Make the tapenade in advance and all you have to do is toast the baguette slices come party time. For those that like black olives, it’s a hit.

A refreshing summer dish that can be a stand alone dish or tossed with pasta, used to top bread, or even pizza. Usually tapenade is a thicker paste used only for spreading on bread, but this version is more like the Sicilian style caponata with sautéed chunks of eggplant tossed in a vinegary black olive, caper and tomato 'sauce' and no pureeing required. You can also mix up the black olives with green olives too.

My creation from a menu I made for New Years Eve 2013

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This is one delicious, flavorful super easy appetizer. A spicy, slightly sweet, piping hot prelude to any Italian dish! Serve in a large bowl alongside fresh soft absorbent breads. Just tear your warm breads, dip em' thick in your sauce and devour it! Serve communal style or, in individual bowls. Either way, the choice is all yours. Enjoy! 😆

This is a basic recipe so feel free to add to this and make it your own!

A delicious, sweet, spicy, fresh hot Italian dish consisting of garden picked, sauted peppers, onions and tomatoes served over toasted thick garlic French bread slices. [this dish is basically a brother to bruschetta] Anyway, excellent work all around students! Your dish was so fresh and beyond appreciated!

This is the easiest, most colourful, zesty, cheesy, chilly side salad ever made. So easy, my 6 year old culinary students made this themselves. Excellent work kiddos!

This fusion inspired salad is just as delicious as it is easy to make. She's a tangy yet sweet, refreshing chilled pasta salad that's heavy on the Feta Cheese and, even heavier on Artichoke Hearts!It's also great as a chilly side dish for picnics and barbecues. Also know that as this dish rests and chills in the fridge - the better this salad gets!There are also a number of varied vegetables you can add to your zesty salad. I typically add fresh zucchini, celery, carrots and cherry tomatoes to it if I have them on hand. So, go ahead. Feel free to drag this recipe through the garden! Get creative with it!