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INGREDIENTS:

 


                                               1/3 cup blanched whole almonds
                                               a 2-ounce can flat anchovies, rinsed and patted dry
                                               3 garlic cloves
                                               1 shallot, quartered
                                               3 tablespoons olive oil
                                               1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
                                               1/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence or dried Italian seasoning, crumbled
                                               1 tomato, seeded and chopped fine (about 3/4 cup)
                                               1 red bell pepper, chopped fine (about 3/4 cup) 
                                               3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
                                               French bread toasts as an accompaniment 

                                               In a food processor grind fine almonds with anchovies and garlic. With motor
                                               running add shallot, oil, vinegar, and herbes de Provence and blend well. Add
                                               tomato, bell pepper, and parsley and pulse motor until just combined, being
                                               careful not to purιe smooth. Anchoοade may be made 1 day in advance and kept
                                               covered and chilled.

                                               Serve anchoοade at room temperature on toasts. 

                                               Makes about 2 cups.