Norma's Olive Spread

Unicorn (unicron@prodigy.net)
Tue, 21 Jul 1998 05:54:12 -0400

"Summertime and the Cookin' Is Easy" week begins with this easy-to-make
tapenade-type concoction. Make a batch of it and keep it in the
refrigerator for people to help themselves to when they want a tasty treat.
My mother developed this recipe, so I'll call it:

Norma's Olive Spread

2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 cup (125 ml) green olives, pitted (no pimientos)
1/2 cup (125 ml) black olives, pitted
(Greek Kalamata or oil-cured, not those awful things in a can)
1/4 cup (60 ml) capers
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil

Combine all ingredients except the olive oil in a blender or food
processor. With the motor running add the olive oil slowly in a thin stream
and process until pureed. Refrigerate or serve at room temperature with
crackers, raw vegetables, or large croutons. Makes about 2 cups.