Olive Paste

Pastes made of olives are sure to be strong and robust, good to spread on crackers or bread, good in deviled eggs, lively tossed with pasta or with sturdy vegetables, like broccoli.

Different approaches yield different results, starting with the olives you use, which can be the large kalamatas, the more refined Niçoise or Gaeta olives, or a combination of olives, including some green Sicilians for their tart flavor. Herbs, tomatoes, garlic, capers, wine, or vinegar can be added in v