Awesome Sauce

Ingredients

• 1½ tsp fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp fresh oregano leaves
• 1½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup Amoretti® Organic Extra Virgin Finishing Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• mortar and pestle, for grinding
• mason jar, for mixing

Directions

1. Gently pound the rosemary, thyme, and oregano in a mortar and pestle.
2. Add crushed herbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and Organic Extra Virgin Finishing Olive Oil a mason jar. Secure lid and shake until blended.
3. Add in the lemon juice, and shake again.

• This extremely versatile sauce can be used for these purposes and beyond:
  • top a quiche
  • dress a salad
  • drizzle on soups
  • dip for crusty fresh bread
  • bring together a soba noodle dish
  • complete a baked potato
• It can be used immediately, but the flavors improve the first few days. Stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. It will thicken, so place in a windowsill or near a warm spot for a few minutes to liquefy.