Olive Tapenade
2 -3 types of pitted olives
½ cup fresh parsley
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup pine nuts
Rough chop all ingredients on a cutting board. You may use a food processor but take care not to overprocess.
Bruschetta
1-2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
1 tsp minced garlic
1 T olive oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp Alchemy Italian Blend
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to meld.
Crostini
Italian bread, sliced
Olive Oil
Baste bread slices generously with olive oil. Toast, single layer, on a baking sheet, in a 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.