Crisp crostini topped with olivada, or olive paste, is a classic appetizer in both France and Italy. The crunchy bread proves the perfect foil to the briny, anchovy- and herb-laced spread— if, that is, you can balance the intense flavor of the disparate components.
Our olivada recipe contains a variety of assertive flavorings, but the kalamata olives, which are easy to pit and have powerful flavor, take center stage. As for the auxiliary flavorings, most olivada recipes include capers and anchovies an...