I don't know about you, but I just love a great tapenade! Olive? Sun dried tomato? Artichoke? Garlic? Yes please!
Tapenade is an appetizer that is mainly based on pureed olives but can also consist of many other veggies. My favorite being sun dried tomatoes! It's usually served as an appetizer with bread or crackers.
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(Afternoon tea with the ladies)
My girlfriends and I frequent the Biltmore in Santa Barbara. Either for a mommys' night out, mommys' massages or for an afternoon tea. We love to spend our time at the luxurious Four Seasons. Maybe a stay-cation is in order?! Especially with my broken foot (see above.)
With every meal they serve the most decadent tapenade!
Honestly, they serve one of my favorite bread spreads ever. I sometimes lunch there just for the tasty spread! I, of course, had to have the recipe! Luckily the Executive Chef (Alessandro Cartumini) is extremely generous and kindly offered the recipe to me.
Thank you Alessandro for sharing this wonderful recipe with me and my readers!
Sun Dried Tomato and Balsamic Tapenade
Yields around 2 cups
Recipe adapted by Alessandro Cartumini from the Four Seasons Biltmore
Ingredients:
1/2 lb sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained
1/2 lb plum tomatoes in juice, drained
1 tablespoon garlic, roasted
1 tablespoon shallot, roasted
1/2 cup olive oil + more for drizzling
11 ounces dark balsamic vinegar (some may not like this much vinegar. I would add just a little and taste test as you go. You can always add more but can't take it away!)
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Place the garlic and shallot on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and slow roast until caramelized (browning.)
Pour all ingredients in a food processor, blend until thoroughly combined, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Hi!! I'm Katie and welcome to my blog, Epicurean Mom! There are two things I love most in life; family and food ~ usually in that order. This blog is dedicated to both. My love of food started when I was young helping my mom in the kitchen. Now it's my turn to teach my daughters to experiment and enjoy the process of coming up with culinary creations of their own. 
This looks delicious Katie! No wonder you wanted the recipe. Sorry to hear about your broken foot. Are you ok?
ReplyDeleteHi jennifer! Oh yes, just a random break from walking down stairs. Just 3 more weeks and this big boot is off! :)
DeleteYes, tapenade is worthy of any occasion! This sounds awesome Katie! And your "stay-cation" sounds great too. Hope your foot heals well!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cassie! :)
DeleteSeriously girl could you be more gorgeous. Even with a broken foot you look amazing. It's so nice to have girl time. I am so in need of some pampering myself. I rarely get out to do it. I usually get out once a month for lunch with friends though, sometimes twice if I'm lucky. Very cool you scored such a great tapenade recipe. This looks so good. I am not a huge tomato fan but my hubs would eat oodles of this.
ReplyDeleteAwe, thanks Kim!! I can always count on you to boost my ego :) Your hubby will love it! xx
DeleteHi Katie! Love your site. Can't wait to try this recipe. You are just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much JoAnn!! You are so sweet!! :) you'll love this tapenade!
DeleteI love sun dried tomatos and balsamic, what a great combination! Must add this to my appetizer rotation!
ReplyDeleteYou'll love it Laura! So wonderful on a good focaccia bread!
DeleteI think I just felt in love with your blog!!!! Great pictures and recipes, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Mireia! You are so welcome! Thanks so much for the sweet comments! :)
DeleteI am definitely making this recipe soon; this looks fabulous (as always)! What a great way to spend the afternoon with your girlfriends, how fun! I love those kind of days out with great food, conversation and a beautiful setting.
ReplyDeleteYummmm! Bill
ReplyDeleteLooks really delicious...Cannot wait to try this.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love tapenade and love your take on it with this tomato and garlic recipe, Katie! Looks like you had a nice day with your friends, too - you're all so lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou are gorgeous! {With the big boot and all!}
ReplyDeleteAw, Emily you're so sweet!! YOU are beautiful too my friend! :)
DeleteThis looks delicious-and you look beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bree!! :)
DeleteYum! This sounds like a great spread. How fun to have afternoon tea with the girls!
ReplyDeleteI swear to you...that I truly just tried to reach through the screen. For a brief moment....I thought I could truly reach in and have some. I'll take it plain, on a cracker, anything. YUM
ReplyDeleteSo delicious looking and sounding! A great idea. I love dried tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
This looks so good! I love sun dried tomatoes but never made spread like this on my own! Totally bookmarked for the summmer parties!
ReplyDeleteWhat a score to have him share his recipe with you! I love a good tapenade as well.
ReplyDeleteFirst me here, and I am hooked with your delicious spread..following u definitely.I have a kilo of sundried tomatoes bought from vacation so I know now what to do with them:-)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your foot...hope it heals quickly! And as for tapenades...love them all :) This looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love tapenade -- its so fancy!
ReplyDeleteAm sorry about your foot -- how are you feeling now? Get well soon xoxo
I tried this recipe. It didn't look anything like the picture, and it tasted like vinegar tapenade. Was it really supposed to have 11oz. of balsamic vinegar?
ReplyDeleteHi! Well, since this was not MY recipe I wrote down exactly as was given to me via the Chef. I agree with you that I thought 11oz was a little excessive, so I only added about 7 oz in my recipe. I processed it in a food processor for a long while, until it came out as the picture looks. I must admit that I haven't tried this recipe with it's exact measurements, so I'm not sure how it would have come out. Once again, this was not my recipe so I didn't feel it would be right to change it. I hope this helps! Maybe try again and add just a little balsamic and add more as you taste test? As the saying goes "You can always add more but cannot take any away." :)
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