tapenade
noun
ta·pe·nade
ˌtä-pə-ˈnäd 
: a seasoned spread made chiefly with mashed black olives, capers, and anchovies
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Low lighting protects the turtles, and the menu offers only seasonal choices, including gluten-free breadfruit pancakes that promise to be the next Manhattan superfood craze, with chocolate nib tapenade as a sweet treat.
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Catherine Fairweather, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024
On This Day When Dec. 14 and Dec. 16, 2023
Where American Martyrs Catholic Church, Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Batter Up At a reception following the wedding at the Bel-Air Club, guests chose from a menu of top sirloin steak, chicken tapenade or orecchiette.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023
Try their amazing array of dips with seven options at three for $14 — favorites are the olive tapenade, bruschetta mix and Sunburst Farms trout dip.
—Shawndra Russell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Basil pesto can be left out entirely, or replaced with an olive tapenade, roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach, or chopped fresh herbs.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
Imagine strolling past the beaches of Nice or Cannes, enjoying a fresh baked roll filled with salade Niçoise or tapenade with olives and anchovies.
—Nikki O'Neill, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2023
This storied retailer also sells a selection of tasty meats, salads, tapenades, wine, and beer.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2023
If using, fill blossom with tapenade and fresh mozzarella.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Sep. 2023
Try hummus, nut or seed butter, or olive tapenade for antioxidants and healthy fats.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 18 Aug. 2023
Catherine Fairweather, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024
On This Day When Dec. 14 and Dec. 16, 2023
Where American Martyrs Catholic Church, Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Batter Up At a reception following the wedding at the Bel-Air Club, guests chose from a menu of top sirloin steak, chicken tapenade or orecchiette.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023
Try their amazing array of dips with seven options at three for $14 — favorites are the olive tapenade, bruschetta mix and Sunburst Farms trout dip.
—Shawndra Russell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Basil pesto can be left out entirely, or replaced with an olive tapenade, roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach, or chopped fresh herbs.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
Imagine strolling past the beaches of Nice or Cannes, enjoying a fresh baked roll filled with salade Niçoise or tapenade with olives and anchovies.
—Nikki O'Neill, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2023
This storied retailer also sells a selection of tasty meats, salads, tapenades, wine, and beer.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2023
If using, fill blossom with tapenade and fresh mozzarella.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Sep. 2023
Try hummus, nut or seed butter, or olive tapenade for antioxidants and healthy fats.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 18 Aug. 2023
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“Tapenade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapenade. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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