Simple Olive Spread

• 6 cloves garlic
• 1/3 c. capers
• 6 anchovy fillets (in oil)
• 1 ¾ c. pitted black olives, such as Niçoise or Kalamata
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 T. pepper
• Olive oil (about ¾ cup)

Peel the garlic cloves and chop them finely. Rinse and dry the capers. Dry the anchovy fillets and chop them finely.

Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and season with the pepper.

Add the olive oil in a steady stream and process until it forms a thick, spreadable paste.

• Yields: about 2 cups
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes