New Year's Day is regarded by many as a time for renewal. It's the day when people resolve to break bad habits and begin good ones. What's on your "To Change" list this year?

Greet the New Year with Tomatoes Tapenade. Just as the month of January brings new hope for a better and brighter year, this starter is a wonderful way to whet the appetite before bringing out the main dish.






Ingredients:

24 cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup (60mL) black olives
1 anchovy fillet
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp (5mL) parsley, chopped
1/4 (1mL) onion salt
dash of Worcestershire sauce
fresh ground pepper

Procedure:

1. Cut a 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) slice off the top of each tomato, reserving caps. With a small spoon or knife, scoop out enough tomato pulp to allow stuffing. Set aside.
2. Finely chop olives, anchovy and garlic. Mix well. Fold in remaining ingredients.
3. Fill each tomato with 1 tsp (5 mL) olive stuffing. Top with reserved caps. Serve.