Tapenade

Ingredients:

1/2 c Nicoise olives, pitted
6 Anchovy fillets
- cleaned, rinsed & drained
1 1/2 tb Capers
1 Garlic clove
- peeled and crushed
1 Lemon, juiced
4 tb Olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
2 tb Fresh basil, minced

Method:

Tapenade is a wonderful olive sauce from the south of France.
It is delicious on French bread or with crudites and can also make a delicious sauce for grilled meats and fish.
PLACE EVERYTHING IN A BLENDER except the basil and blend on high speed.
Add more olive oil if too thick.
Pour into a bowl and stir in the basil.
This will keep for 10 days.
Makes 1 Cup