Tapenade

Summer is well and truly upon us, and as the evenings are warmer and longer, what could be better than to enjoy an aperitivo with friends.

Tapenade is a traditional Provençal, olive-based spread, that brightens up any aperitivo, sandwich or salad! You can use green or black olives, depending on your preference.

Ingredients (serves 6)

• 200g pitted olives (green or black)

• 1 tablespoon capers

• 2 anchovy fillets

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic

• juice of one lemon

Method

• Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blitz until coarsely chopped

• Grind some fresh pepper and mix

• Serve with bread or crackers