It’s every gardener’s secret September shame: Those zucchini plants you’ve been nursing along all summer suddenly have gone ballistic. Maybe you went away on vacation for a week. Maybe you merely ...

There's something irresistible about a local farmers' market in late summer. There are so many yummy fruits and vegetables in season right now — including zucchini. I love zucchini and often buy it to ...

This enduring favorite is flexible, so you can add or subtract servings with ease. First, preheat your oven to 350 F. Start with large zucchini (about 8 inches long), halve them lengthwise and parboil ...

This recipe is a perfect way to use large garden-grown zucchini and a fistful of herbs. Instructions: Use a spoon to scrape and discard the soft center flesh and seeds from the zucchinis, leaving ...

People with a plethora of tomatoes or peppers might have run out of ideas for how to use them. Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst has a simple suggestion — stuff them, with delicious fillings. Kathy ...

Lisa Lillien shares an easy way to cut calories from the popular Italian recipe Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website and email newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on ...

Lisa Lillien shares a healthy alternative to buffalo chicken wings. Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website and email newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free ...

There are plenty of months in the year when the fresh-produce options in our region are underwhelming at best; summer isn’t one of them. This time of year, farmers’ markets are teeming with delicious ...

Summer is peak zucchini season and whether you grow your own or buy it at the store, you’re likely in need of a new spin on this summer vegetable. Technically, zucchini is a fruit because it develops ...

3/4 cup tomato sauce (or 2 medium tomatoes, pureed) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Trim ends off the zucchini and ...

Every family has an amateur farmer. Ours is Uncle Bob. Last week he proudly handed me a zucchini that was roughly the size of a toddler and the challenge was on. Generally, I seek out zucchini that ...