Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade

Since I already had the food processor out, I thought I'd try something else. Something new. Something from my imagination. I still had a bunch of sun-dried tomatoes from last year's harvest and decided I'd invent a tapenade.

First, I brought a pot of water to a boil and added a bunch (there was no measuring involved) of dried tomatoes. I boiled them for 5-10 minutes. Enough to soften them, but not so much as to turn them mushy.

I drained them and added them to the food processor. Then I added a few handfuls of filberts, fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and some balsamic vinegar. As the ingredients were processed, I slowly drizzled in some olive oil. I wanted a coarse yet spreadable mixture. I got it.

I served my creation with slices of baguette, and it was absolutely delicious. I couldn't have been happier with it!

Bon appétit!