• Kitchenware: chef's knife, pepper mill, food processor
  
• Preparation time: 15 minutes
  
• Do-Ahead: Make the pesto up to 2 days in advance
  
• Be sure to cover the spread tightly and refrigerate
  
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1. Put the garlic, anchovies, pine nuts and olives
in the bowl of the food processor fitted with the
cutting knife. Process until smooth.

2. Using the pulse button, slowly add the olive oil
and lemon juice. Season with pepper.
Makes 1 cup

Service: Put the Black Olive Pesto in a small bowl
and serve as a spread with Bruscetta Crisps (page 16).

Cook's Tips:
- Try the pesto on grilled French bread
It also makes a wonderful dressing for grilled steak,
seafood or vegetables.