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Fig and Olive Tapenade

SUBMITTED BY: Anne PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"This is an easy gourmet appetizer. I've brought this to several parties and it is always a hit! I often add some chopped green olives to the olive mixture and a little more balsamic. Goat cheese may also be used in place of the cream cheese. Serve with slices of French bread or crackers."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 69 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup chopped dried figs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2/3 cup chopped kalamata olives
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine figs and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, and liquid has reduced. Remove from heat, and stir in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, thyme, and cayenne. Add olives and garlic, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend.
  2. Unwrap cream cheese block, and place on a serving platter. Spoon tapenade over cheese, and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve with slices of French bread or crackers.

FOOTNOTE

  • To toast walnuts, heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by Mel
Should have read more reviews: dried thyme doesn't work...it remains hard. That said, I'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by !SOS!
This recipe really caught my eye as I was looking for a different dip to serve at our party. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2005 by selhull
We really liked this version of a tapenade. I took this to a barbeque yesterday and it was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2004 by MONIQUE57
I made this for a group of my husband's friends as an appetizer and they really liked it! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by Marian
I love this recipe! I have to make some appetizers for an upcoming party and chose a few safe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2007 by staci mc
This was tasty, I made it 2 days before eating it to let the flavors mingle, and that they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2007 by NAPOLIMOM
This recipes received rave reviews at a recent party. I did increase the garlic and balsalmic,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2005 by FRAZZLEDMOMMY
This was a huge hit!! I made it exactly as the recipe is written. I made it a day ahead to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2007 by BERLEE
I made this for a neighborhood BBQ and it was a hit. I've made olive tampenade before but the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2006 by Calamary