Green Olive Salsa Zesty Green Olive Salsa with Garlic, Herbs, and a Citrusy Kick Ingredients: 1 cup green olives (pitted), roughly chopped 1 small garlic clove, finely minced 1 tablespoon capers, drained 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon Salt and black pepper to taste Directions: In a bowl, combine chopped green olives, minced garlic, capers, parsley, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until well combined. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Let the salsa sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with grilled meats, crusty bread, roasted vegetables, or as a topping for fish or tacos. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Marinating Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 95 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #greenolivesalsa #olivecondiment #mediterraneansalsa #tapasrecipes #herbysalsa #zestyolives #citrusandolive #quickcondiments #easyappetizers #saucerecipe #olivespread #plantbasedsauces #versatileflavor #salsarecipe #tangyandfresh #greenolivegoodness #homemadecondiment #toppingideas #freshsalsarecipe #veganfriendlysauce Looking for a zesty twist to spice up your meal? This Green Olive Salsa is bold, briny, and bursting with citrus-herb flavor!

Szechuan Sauce Spicy Homemade Szechuan Sauce with Garlic, Ginger, and Chili Heat Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or sambal oelek) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground Szechuan peppercorns 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening) 1 tablespoon cold water (if using cornstarch) Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and ground Szechuan peppercorns. Set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, add a touch of oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and bring to a gentle simmer. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to create a slurry (if using). Add the slurry to the simmering sauce and cook for another 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes Kcal: 35 kcal per 2 tbsp | Servings: ~8 servings #szechuan #szechuansauce #spicysauce #asianrecipes #homemadesauces #garlicginger #quickasianfood #chilisauce #szechuanpeppercorn #asiancondiments #stirfrysauce #saucelovers #fieryflavors #easyhomemaderecipes #spicygoodness #hotandsavory #veganfriendlysauce #homemadechinesefood #boldflavorboost #zestyinspiration Meet your new favorite sauce: this Szechuan Sauce is fiery, garlicky, and seriously addictive! Stir-fry, dip, drizzle—just YES.