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    Olive Tapanede Crostini

    Published: Dec 6, 2014 · Modified: Dec 22, 2021 by Ang Paris · 8 Comments
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    A simple and delicious appetizer great for entertaining using olives and capers.
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    It's funny how food - especially this time of year - can hold so many memories for us.  Oh sure, a lot of it is our olfactory sense, but the flavors are pretty powerful reminders themselves.

    Olive Tapenade Crostini.  I used kalamata olives, green olives stuffed with garlic and capers with fresh basil, lemon juice and goat cheese to create a tasty appetizer.

    Mezzetta Holiday Recipes - Olive Tapenade Crostini

    Mr. Juggling Act is Italian through and through (well, and an eighth Irish, but for this post, let's just go with Italian, ok?)  His grandparents were first generation Americans.  His family loves Italian food.  As mere teens when we dated, their family functions always opened my eyes to different kinds of foods and traditions.  One of my favorites is their big Christmas Eve feast which includes the traditional red sauce with fish, (plus a regular sauce for those that don't care for it), cavatelli, lots of meatballs and braciola, all homemade of course.  The sideboard is covered with lots of delicious appetizers - everything from the mandatory antipasto plate to shrimp cocktail.

    Mr. Juggling Act's grandparents are getting older, and the festivities have been scaled back, and are usually held at someone else's house.  And with our own little family living in another state now, and lots of obligations to see different family members, we aren't always able to make it Christmas Eve.  This year, I thought I would make something that would remind Mr. Juggling Act of his Italian roots using olives and capers.  I wanted to make something that's not necessarily what his grandparents make, but deliciously flavorful all the same.

    Mezzetta Holiday Recipes - Olive Tapenade Crostini

    Olive Tapenade Crostini

    A simple and delicious appetizer great for entertaining using olives and capers.
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    Servings: 10
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Ingredients

    • 1 jar kalamata olives
    • 5 green garlic stuffed olives
    • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
    • 2 taplespoons capers
    • juice from ½ lemon
    • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil plus more for the crostini
    • 1 large garlic clove sliced in half for the crostini
    • 3 large basil leaves
    • freshly ground black pepper
    • French baguette

    Optional Ingredients

    • diced tomatoes
    • goat cheese or cream cheese

    Instructions

    Tapenade

    • Drain and rinse the olives with cool water. Add the olives, anchovy paste, capers, lemon juice and olive oil to a food processor. Chop until the mixture is a coarse paste.

    Crostini

    • Cut the bread on a diagonal. Brush each pieces with the olive oil on both sides. Toast in a 375-degree oven for 4 minutes, then turn over and cook for another 4. Remove from the tray and allow to cool for 1 minute, then gently rub one side with the sliced garlic.

    Serving

    • The great thing about this tapenade is you can serve it a variety of ways. For a quick make ahead version, you can throw this together up to 2 days ahead, including the crostini. Serve the tapenade in a bowl alongside the crostini and your antipasto plate. Guests can add items from the antipasto like roasted red peppers or cheeses, as desired. This works great for a large group.
    • For a more polished appetizer (and a smaller party), spread each crostini with about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese, or, if you prefer, cream cheese spread. Put in a 350-degree oven until the cheese is warm - about 3-5 minutes. Top with the tapenade and a bit of basil (chopped as a chiffonade). These would also be tasty with some diced tomato on top to brighten up the flavor.

    Notes

    Store the crostini in an airtight bag. Store the tapenade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    Comments

    1. Heather Acampora says

      December 06, 2014 at 1:49 pm

      Ang, I love, love olives! Can't wait to try this. It's making me hungry looking at your photos, YUM! Pinned 🙂

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    2. Alli says

      December 06, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      Your crostini looks amazing - all of my favorite flavors are showcased. What a perfect holiday party food! Pinning!

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      • Ang Paris says

        December 08, 2014 at 11:57 am

        Thanks so much for pinning!

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    3. Kelley @Miss Information Blog says

      December 06, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      I love their pepper rings! Great on panini's

      Reply
    4. Mai Tran says

      December 07, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      This is such a precious recipe for starter dishes. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. karen higley says

      December 08, 2014 at 7:44 am

      That looks so good! I totally know what you mean about family, and food traditions we all treasure this time of year! It Looks like you may have just come up with a new one!

      Reply
      • Ang Paris says

        December 08, 2014 at 11:57 am

        Thanks so much for your sweet comment!

        Reply
    6. Liz says

      February 01, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      Love this recipe. Thank you Ang.

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