Zhoug Sauce

Since discovering Zhoug sauce at Trader Joes's a few years back, I quickly sought out recipes so I could make my own fresh sauce at home. Finding a recipe is pretty easy, the main ingredients are cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cumin and cardamom. The last two times I made it, I baked the garlic and the jalapeno in the oven for ten minutes, to tone down the sharpness just a bit. I cut the recipe down or I freeze leftovers (never for very long because it is so delicious) and I use ore water than oil in my recipe. That's the thing about recipes, you tweak them to your taste... 
https://cookieandkate.com/zhoug-sauce-recipe/
There was that time when the store was out of organic cilantro and I cautiously tried Italian parsley. The results were delicious, but I definitely prefer cilantro. But that's the thing about recipes, be willing to experiment because you won't  know until you try.
​Writing prompt: ways you have found balance in your day
Writing prompt: ways you can make sure you have balance and a solid foundation
Today I can give from my heart: reassurance to follow your heart
Today I am grateful for organic cilantro and nongmo noodles.

Word of warning: read ingredients carefully. This looks like your regular olive oil, but on closer inspection, it's only 20% olive oil. 

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