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Fig and Olive Tapenade

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"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."

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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

What to Drink?
	Pinot Grigio
	Lynchburg Lemonade

DIRECTIONS

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.
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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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

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

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

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

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

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

Reviewed on mar. 11, 2007 by NAPOLIMOM

This recipes received rave reviews at a recent party. I did increase the garlic and balsalmic,... MORE

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

Reviewed on mar. 10, 2006 by Calamary

This went over really well and I had several people ask for the recipe. I used regular cream... MORE

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

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