A trip to the local deli will usually provide all you need for a simple tapenade to spread on homemade tortilla chips, fresh bread or your favourite crackers.
1/2 cup roasted red peppers
6 sundried tomato halves
1/2 cup stuffed marinated jumbo olives
1/4 cup oil cured (morrocan) black olives
1/2 bunch basil
drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Cream together goat cheese with olives and sundried tomatoes
Roll into a log and coat with pepper and chopped herbs
Allow to set in the refrigerator for at least an hour
Serve with fresh bread or crackers
1 onion, diced
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan with a lid and bring to a simmer
Cook for 45 minutes, until tender, remove from heat, and cool.
Serve cold, or at room temperature.