Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2012

Pungent but good flavor, albeit a little on the "sharp" side. I think it could benefit from reducing the amount of both the lemon juice and garlic. Not its best on its own - this is best served, I think, with something to "mellow" it out some; perhaps sliced mozzarella or a creamy dip or spread.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
6 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

naples34102

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Mequon, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2012

As written, this tapenade is very good but *very* acidic, so I deducted a star. The second time, I reduced the lemon juice to less than 1/2 teaspoon and it was still more than tangy enough for me. I do not think salt or pepper are needed, but did not deduct any stars as that is written "to taste." I served it on crostini, with a slice of tomato and some feta, and it was delicious. Next time, I may try a bit of cream cheese on the crostini before I spread on the tapenade, or I may just do half kalamata, half black olives. I definitely recommend it, although I would suggest reducing the lemon juice unless you are using a mix of kalamata and black olives.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

JessicaL

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2012

Made this to take to a cocktail party the other night...was not happy with my results. I followed the recipe exactly and thought the taste was way too sharp...the lemon juice overpowered and (I can't believe I'm saying this) there was too much garlic. In an effort to save the recipe, I added an extra dash of olive oil, then kalamata olives and finally a small can of plain chopped black olives to try to tone it down a bit. Was sad that it did not turn out after all the great reviews. :(

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

TenBayRoad

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2011

Very bold flavors, Yum! Make sure to add salt if needed AFTER all is blended. Plus it is MUFA.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Johnny C

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2011

Oh so good!!! No changes at all, it's delicious as written!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Lori

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2011

This is so delicious. I love kalamata tampenade, and this is perfect...... Some said it was salty - it is essential to rinse the capers.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Sandy

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

This was a great recipe! Made it up two days a head of time so the flavors of all the ingredients would marry. Put it out for my guests at the Xmas party served with breadsticks, ritz, crackers and triskets. It was gobbled up fast! They loved it. Do not skip the fresh lemon juice or the capers. I cut the little tips off the garlic and put th in my mini processor and pulsed til minced. I DRAINED my capers and olives but reserved the juices in case tapenade was too dry. The key to getting a rough to small chop is pulsing the processor until desired texture is acheived. Don't just turn on and let it run or you will get a puree. Trying it with canned black olives this next time around.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

annoradeburgh

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2011

This is an awesome recipe. My guests and I loved it. Tastes just as good as any store bought tapenade I've purchased but was very easy to make at home!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

BridgetteF

Cooking Level: Professional

Living In: Kirkland, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2011

I have to echo another reviewers comment about the appearance. I should have known better than to do this in a blender. It looked like something from the bottom of a canal. Yecch, grey muck. I tossed it. I'll retry but finely hand-chopped instead.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
6 users found this review helpful