Title: Baked olives & vegetable crudites w/ warm garlic dipping 
 Categories: New text im, Cooking rig
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
      2 c  Mixed Oil-Cured Olives;
           -rinsed and drained
    2/3 c  Dry White Wine
    1/4 c  Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
      1 tb Slivered Garlic
      3 tb Minced Fresh Parsley
      2 tb Minced Mixed Fresh Herbs
    1/4 ts Red Chile Flakes; crushed
           Freshly Ground Black Pepper
 
  reheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a baking dish, arrange the olives
  in a single layer. Add the wine and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Cover
  tightly with foil. Bake until the olives are fragrant, approximately
  45 minutes. Most, but not all, of the liquid should be absorbed; the
  olives should be tender and somewhat plump.
  
  Meanwhile, using a mortar and pestle, combine the garlic, parsley,
  mixed herbs, chile flakes, and the remaining olive oil. Mash to form
  a paste. (This may also be done in a food processor, although the
  texture will not be the same.) When the olives are out of the oven
  and still hot, combine with the garlic paste, tossing thoroughly to
  mix. Add black pepper to taste. Let the olives marinate for several
  hours or overnight before serving. The olives may be stored,
  refrigerated, for several weeks. Bring the olives to room temperature
  before serving.
  
  CRUDITES:
  
  6 cups mixed crisp peeled vegetables, such as carrots, celery,
  scallions, parsnips, jicama, and red bell pepper, cut into thick
  strips.
  
  WARM GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE:
  
  4 tablespoons unsalted butter 10 garlic cloves, finely slivered 10
  anchovy fillets, well rinsed and chopped 1 cup olive oil 2
  tablespoons sherry vinegar 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  
  In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the garlic and saute until soft
  but not brown. Stir in the anchovies, olive oil, vinegar, and parsley
  and heat through. Keep warm.
  
  Serve the olives and crudites arranged on a platter or on individual
  plates around a ramekin filled with the warm dipping sauce. Serve
  immediately with lots of crusty French bread.