ROB MCCARTHY

I grew up thinking zucchini was the vegetable version of plain cardboard. My mom would steam it, set it on the table, and watch it sit there untouched while my brothers and I reached for everything else. It took me about 15 years and one overflowing CSA box to finally appreciate what zucchini can do. … Read more

There is nothing quite like pulling a loaf of warm, golden lemon zucchini bread from the oven on a summer afternoon. The kitchen smells like fresh citrus and butter, and the bread comes out incredibly moist thanks to the zucchini hiding inside. If you have a pile of garden zucchini sitting on your counter, this … Read more

The moment I pulled my first tray of homemade pumpkin cinnamon rolls out of the oven, I knew my fall baking game had changed forever. The kitchen smelled like pumpkin pie crossed with a warm bakery. Steam curled off the swirled tops, and the cream cheese frosting dripped down the sides in soft ribbons. After … Read more

There is something about the first crisp morning of fall that makes you crave a warm mug of pumpkin spice latte. The problem is that driving to the coffee shop every day adds up fast, and honestly, the homemade version tastes better when you get the technique right. This pumpkin spice latte recipe walks you … Read more

If you have ever stared at a pile of Roma tomatoes and wondered what to do with them, you are in the right place. Roma tomato recipes cover everything from rich pasta sauces to fresh bruschetta, and these meaty plum tomatoes handle nearly every cooking method better than their juicier cousins. I have spent years … Read more

Last August, I came home from vacation to find seven overgrown zucchini hiding under the leaves of my garden. After handing three to the neighbors, I shredded the rest, froze them in 2-cup portions, and spent the next three months turning them into everything from chocolate brownies to weeknight fritters. That harvest taught me something … Read more

Thanksgiving dinner gets all the attention, but let’s be honest — most of us are really there for the dessert table. Whether you are hosting the whole family or bringing a dish to a potluck, having a roster of reliable Thanksgiving dessert recipes makes the holiday feel complete. Our team has spent years testing, tweaking, … Read more

I have spent years cooking with tomatillos, and these tomatillo recipes cover everything from the classic salsa verde to creative dishes you probably have not tried. Whether you grew a bumper crop in your garden or grabbed a basket at the farmers market, this guide gives you real recipes with clear steps and honest tips … Read more

I have a confession: by mid-August my kitchen counter looks like a zucchini invasion. Every neighbor who grew a garden drops off three or four, and I am constantly searching for new ways to cook them. That is how this collection of stuffed zucchini boat recipes came together. After testing twelve different versions across three … Read more

I have baked more zucchini bread loaves than I can count over the past decade, and this zucchini bread recipe is the one I keep coming back to. It produces a loaf that is deeply moist, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and tender enough to make you forget you are eating vegetables. Every summer, gardeners and … Read more