tapenade

[French]

A purée of crushed anchovies, black olives, capers, garlic, olive oil and herbs used to garnish other dishes or for canapés. It is named after tapena, the Provençale name for capers. Different versions may have added mustard, brandy or Worcestershire sauce. You can use tapenade in dressings instead of mustard.

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