Consumer Info - Recipes

International Collection Tapenade Tips

Tapenade Pinwheels
Take one sheet of ready roll puff pastry, spread with your choice tapenade. Roll the pastry up and bake until crisp, once cool slice into bite sized pinwheels.
 
Super Sandwiches
Replace mayonnaise or salad cream in sandwiches or wraps with a tasty tapenade for a healthier option. Try red pepper tapenade, goat’s cheese and rocket for a delicious tapenade sandwich.
 
More’ish Mushrooms
Snap the stalks off mushrooms and fill the inside with your choice of tapenade. Stick two mushrooms together, dip in egg and breadcrumbs then deep fry for a more’ish mushroom snack or starter.
 
Simply Pasta
For a quick healthy supper, mix any flavoured tapenades with a little olive oil to make a paste. Simply stir into hot pasta for a delicious meal.
 
Creamy Pasta
Mix equal quantities of your choice of tapenade with mascarpone cheese. Stir into hot pasta for a scrumptious pasta sauce.
 
Swirly Soups
Finish soups with a swirl of tapenade. Try tomato soup with kalamata olive tapenade for a taste sensation.
 
Pizza Time
Use tapenade instead of tomato sauce as a base for tasty homemade pizzas.
 
Chip ‘n’ Dips
Tip a bag of nachos into an ovenproof dish; pour your favourite tapenade over the top and sprinkle with grated cheese. Grill until the cheese has melted and serve as a delicious snack to share.
 
Absolute Avocado
If you love avocados then why not remove the stone and replace with your tapenade for a tasty treat.
 
Vegetarian Options
Take a few slices of eggplant, mozzarella and beef tomato. Stick together using the tapenade between each layer. Cover with grated cheese and bake in pre heated oven, until the cheese melts and is golden brown.