Hi Reader!

Popping in mid-week to share the recipe my mom made every summer when I was growing up!

This isn't just any old condiment; it's a taste of pure sunshine, and honestly, if you've never had homemade Spiced Zucchini Relish before, I cannot wait for you to try it. It makes regular pickle relish pale in comparison!

This Zucchini Relish is bonkers delicious. Here's why you absolutely need to make a batch this week:

• Loaded with Flavor: Imagine a sweet and savory burst from fresh zucchini, vibrant red peppers, onions, and the perfect blend of celery seed, mustard seed and a hint of cinnamon. It's truly unlike anything you've had before!
• A Breeze to Make: The best part? There's no complicated water bath canning or special equipment needed! It's a simple, two-day process (mostly hands-off!) that anyone can tackle.
• The Perfect Outlet for Summer Zucchini: Got a mountain of zucchini from your garden or the farmer's market? This recipe is your delicious answer! It transforms that abundance into a truly craveable condiment.
• Freezes Like a Dream: Make a big batch now and enjoy it all year! This relish freezes beautifully, so you can pull it out for hot dogs, burgers, deviled eggs, or cheese boards even in the dead of winter.

This recipe absolutely needs to be at the top of your summer bucket list!

In Other News...

I have truly been living the life I preach as my summer has been saturated with a rotation of these delish recipes: pimento cheese, strawberry hibiscus jam, mushroom pizza, that incredible Thai-inspired salad and these dreamy lemon blueberry scones.

And now, these Blackberry Margaritas just entered the chat. They are, in a word, DELICIOUS!

Dreamy Buttermilk Lemon-Blueberry Scones You will love this easy Lemon Blueberry Scone recipe! The dough is made with tangy buttermilk, heaps of fresh lemon zest and bursting with blueberries. These scones can be mixed & baked in under an hour! RECIPE

Ultra Moist Spiced Brown Butter Zucchini Bread So excited for you to try this Ultra Moist Brown Butter Zucchini Bread Recipe! It's loaded with flavor from the brown butter, dark brown sugar and spices, with a soft, velvety and plush texture. Don't skip the Demerara on top! RECIPE

Cool & Frosty Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake Easy Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake has a chocolate graham cracker base, vanilla & strawberry ice cream, plus freshly whipped cream! RECIPE

Easy Summer Strawberry Jam! This must-make recipe takes strawberry jam to the next level with dried hibiscus, zero pectin or canning equipment and incredible ease and flavor! RECIPE

Moist & Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake Bake the ultimate easy, one-bowl lemon blueberry loaf cake (quick bread) – perfectly moist, plush, and bursting with zesty lemon and juicy berries! RECIPE

Crave-Worthy Pimento Cheese! Delicious cheesy, spicy, creamy pimento cheese recipe with perfect mayo-to-cream-cheese ratio, spreadable consistency & heat. RECIPE

Malted Chocolate Chip Cookies Loaded with a delicious combination of flavors (brown butter, dark brown sugar, vanilla and malted milk powder), these cookies are the ultimate chocolate chip cookie experience! RECIPE

Creamy Dreamy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Your new go-to herby buttermilk ranch dressing is a FLAVOR BOMB that's a breeze to throw together and is perfect with your favorite green salad, pasta salads or simply crudite! RECIPE

Mega Vanilla Classic Bundt Cake Imagine the perfect vanilla bundt cake recipe: bouncy, moist, buttery, mega vanilla-flavored and a breeze to throw together. RECIPE

Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies This one-bowl recipe yields PB cookies that are soft, chewy and basically the ideal bendy cookie texture (bonus: they're ready in 30 minutes!). RECIPE

​ "Following up on her acclaimed debut, The Cookie Book, writer, photographer, and recipe developer Rebecca Firth tackles cake in her new book. You may have trouble picking which recipe to start with: Chocolate Stout Cake with Champagne Buttercream or a tart, sticky Glazed Tangerine Donut Cake?” ― Epicurious, 25 New Baking Books for Cozy Fall Treats THE CAKE BOOK

​ "Writer, photographer and queen of cookies, Rebecca Firth teases my sweet tooth and I am not mad about it. Love following her and her tempting creations and can't wait to see what she comes up with next." ―Tiffani Thiessen, actress and author of Pull Up a Chair ​ ― Food & Wine, Best Baking Cookbooks to Own Right Now THE COOKIE BOOK