Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2005

This was a huge hit!! I made it exactly as the recipe is written. I made it a day ahead to let the flavors meld. I also used plain old cream cheese instead of goat cheese. EVERYONE loved it!!

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FRAZZLEDMOMMY

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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2005

This was a great success and a big hit. I used goat cheese instead of cream cheese and served with small slices of tuscan style green olive bread.

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ChefMeister Kip

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Reviewed: Aug. 30, 2005

I made this using fresh rosemary and thyme and it was really well received by my guests...even those who claimed not to like olives. I served it over goat cheese and did not add any garlic.

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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2005

We really liked this version of a tapenade. I took this to a barbeque yesterday and it was a real crowd-pleaser! Several people commented on the chutney-like taste. I had coarsley broken the toasted walnuts and mixed them in. I used black olives, since I had an already opened can that I needed to finish using. This makes a great grilled Panini sandwich.

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selhull

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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2004

Really tasty and pretty. Used goat cheese, which went wonderfully with the tapenade. Our guests loved it as well.

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JDVMD

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Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2004

I made this for a group of my husband's friends as an appetizer and they really liked it! I used store bought (deli section) olive tapenade already made and simply add the additional ingredients. Definitely a 'keeper'!

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MONIQUE57

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Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2004

Excellent recipe. I was worried about the olive flavour with the figs but it turned out to be delicious. I played it safe and omitted the garlic, but I may try adding it next time.

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BITTERSWEET3

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2003

I love this recipe! I have to make some appetizers for an upcoming party and chose a few safe ones and decided on this one for a change of pace. I did a test run of all the recipes and at first, I truly wasn't sure about this one, but after I let it sit overnight -- fabulous! It's one of those tastes that at first you might seem skeptical, but once it hits your tastebuds, you actually crave it. Definitely will keep this as a permanent part of my recipe collection. Yummy!

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Marian

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2003

I was disapointed with this recipe...it tasted amazing (5 stars) until I added the garlic, which just didn't go with the figs. I will make it again, but without the garlic.

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KITNIMBUS

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Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2003

I'm not an olive fan, but this is terrific. I've made it about half a dozen times and everyone loves it. I always make it a day ahead as the flavour gets better with time.

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TRACY03

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Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2003

This appetizer is absolutely delicious! It's now part of my permanent collection. The only change I made was to mix in the walnuts. Definitely improves overnight, but good practically immediately. You must try this one!

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ETHOS

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Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2003

This recipe really caught my eye as I was looking for a different dip to serve at our party. It had only been given one review with 5 stars and it hit the "nail on the head". It is definitely one which will stay and be used in my recipe collection. Already 3 people have asked me for the recipe which I now will pass on - reluctantly! 2 points to make: take note that it should be left if possible OVERNIGHT to allow flavours to mature so give yourself that time. Also, not reading the recipe correctly I went ahead and pureed all the ingredients. Although it was a fantastic spread, next time I will remember to finely chop ingredients so it has a "chutney" consistency instead.

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