Green Olive Tapenade

Green Olive Tapenade

250ml green olives, pitted
2 anchovies, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
60ml fresh parsley, chopped
60ml olive oil
15ml capers
finely grated zest of 1 lemon
45ml lemon juice

Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend together.
Check whether you’re happy with the texture.
Taste and season with salt, lemon juice and black pepper if needed.
Serve on toasted baguette or crackers as a canapè.

Warm Artichoke Dip/Spread

Warm Artichoke Dip/Spread

1 can/bottle water-packed artichoke hearts, drained
2 cloves garlic, crushed
45ml mayonnaise
250ml grated mature cheddar cheese
30ml lemon juice

Preheat your oven to 200℃.
Add all the ingredients to a food processor and process to mix, but be sure to keep some texture of the artichoke.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Spoon the mixture into a small ovenproof dish and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
Serve with vegetable sticks, freshly baked bread or crackers.