Tapenade – Estate-cured olives with garlic, sweet pepper, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley. Allure extra-virgin dipping oil.
Paired with Victor Hugo 2005 Syrah Rose
Ingredients: one pound of pitted brine-cured, European-style olives, two red bell peppers roasted and peeled, a handful of re-hydrated sun-dried tomatoes, three garlic cloves (or to taste), chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, two-three spoonfuls of Allure extra-virgin olive oil.
Preparation: Put all ingredients in a cuisineart (chop function) and mix for a few seconds.
Serve with toasted slices of baguette, crostini or your favorite crackers. Will serve 12 or more as an appetizer
Important tasting note: Do not use California black olives; they do not have any taste.
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