Meyer Lemon Basil Pesto

Place all dry ingredients (basil, garlic, lemon peel, cheese, almonds, salt and pepper) in a food processor. Top with oils and lemon juice. Process until smooth (texture will be grainy, but there will be no big chunks left).

Refrigerate in an airtight container when not using. Depending on how fresh your ingredients are, I have had this keep in the fridge for anywhere from 1-4 weeks. Great to use as a sandwich spread, pasta sauce, or mix with butter or mayo as a condiment.

If you do not have access to Meyer lemons or Meyer lemon oil, you can substitute regular lemons and lemon-infused oil. You can also substitute different nuts (walnuts or pine nuts) for the almonds—I use them because I like the mild flavor and they tend to be the least expensive in our area.