What is olive tapenade?
According to the Gourmet Sleuth, this olive and anchovy condiment originated in France. Olive tapenade is a spread made from finely chopped olives, oil and other ingredients and spices.UsesSpread olive tapenade on bread, like baguettes, in place of butter or use it as a sauce base for pizza. You can also stuff chicken or meat dishes with olive tapenade.Types of OlivesTraditional olive tapenade contains black olive varieties like nicoise or kalamata, but you can also use green olives to add a tangy flavor or a combination of black and green olives to make tapenade.Other IngredientsTraditional olive tapenade includes an anchovy paste or an anchovy fillet, olive oil and capers.
