Dill Pickle Relish

We have had a great summer here in the Seattle area, which has made me and my garden extremely happy. At the moment however, I have zucchini and cucumbers overflowing the veggie bin and I have been working hard to keep it from spoiling (you can eat only so many cucumbers!). If you have always wanted to try canning, but have been intimidated by the complicated equipment and long list of directions, relish is a good starter. It's easy and you can use what you already have in your kitchen.

Pesto

I love flavor. Anything that will give the food I am eating a kick of flavor is a win in my book. Here is a pesto recipe that I have adapted to be lower in fat than traditional pesto, but still kickin' it with that all important flavor that I love! It's great to have on hand for sandwiches, pastas, eggs, or whatever needs a bit of a basil bomb. I will have some recipes in the future featuring this wonderful little pesto (starting with the most amazing sandwich next week!), but in the mean time, here is the recipe for your delightful little spread - play around with it on your own and let me know what you put it in.