Kalamata Olive Tapenade

I often enjoy making a meal out of an assortment of small bite-sized or finger foods, as though my kitchen had a miniature tapas menu. Depending on the theme of the meal, a homemade olive tapenade is almost an essential component, and it's perfect for spreading over crackers, crusty bread or flatbreads, and so simple to make that it leaves me time to put together any of the more complex features of the meal. But best of all, a tapenade is full of the robust flavor of olives, making it an immediate attraction for any olive fan you're hoping to please — especially if you're the olive fan. This tapenade has especially robust flavors as I've included sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and plenty of herbs in addition to a generous...

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