Pesto is such a summertime classic - basil is in season, and there's nothing quite like that bright, fresh scent out of the food processor. But what about the rest of the year? Even when basil is in season, it's hard for me to find anything more than a tiny package of a few leaves at the store.

Well, you can make pesto with all kinds of other greens and get a super tasty spread -- as you will find with this week's new recipe.

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