
Kara and Marni Powers are twin sister cooks, dining and…
Full of classic Spanish flavors, this snack makes a great addition to a tapas spread or can hold it’s own as a sophisticated appetizer.
By Kara and Marni Powers
- 1 c pitted Kalamata olives
- 7 dried mission figs
- 2 T capers
- 1 roughly chopped garlic clove
- 1 t fresh thyme
- 1 T chopped fresh mint
- 1 t lemon zest
- 1 anchovy fillet
- ¼ c extra virgin olive oil plus more to drizzle
- salt and pepper throughout
- 8 T unsalted butter at room temperature plus 2 T melted1 c grated Manchego cheese
- 1¼ c flour
- 1 t fresh thyme
- 1 T water
- salt and pepper
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients until roughly mixed together. Place into a container, drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil, and let meld in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- T unsalted butter at room temperature plus 2 T melted1 c grated Manchego cheese
- /4 c flour
- t fresh thyme
- T water
- salt and pepper
- Place the butter in a food processor and blend until creamy. Add the Manchego, flour, thyme, salt and pepper and combine until the dough becomes small crumbles. Add the water and pulse to combine until a ball is formed.
- Pour the dough onto a floured surface and work into a bowl with floured hands. Roll the dough into a log, about a foot long. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least an hour (ideally overnight).
- When ready to bake the crackers, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the log into ¼-inch thick slices and place on a lined baking sheet. Brush with the melted butter and bake for 25-27 minutes. Makes 22-24.

Kara and Marni Powers are twin sister cooks, dining and blogging their way through Boston's North End and beyond. They see the act of cooking and entertaining as a form of creative expression, an art that encourages the mixing of flavors, spices, techniques and stories. Their interest in cooking dates back to their Greek grandmother’s open-arms approach, letting them taste her savory creations like her famous spanakopita. Kara and Marni's fascination with food and culture continued during their travels abroad in Europe where they saw firsthand the limitlessness of cooking.