Here’s an idea we can rally behind: When life gives you zucchini, make a decadent chocolate cake. Anyone who grows vegetables knows that this popular squash can be quite prolific during the late ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, ...

What’s the magic behind this tasty, gluten-free treat? Ground cayenne! Chocolate and cayenne make a great pairing and with zucchini in abundance this season, the three make a delightful, slightly ...

It’s the perfect pairing of zucchini and chocolate. The cake has the perfect sweetness and balances the chocolate and zucchini well. The frosting is smooth, rich, and just chocolate-y enough without ...

On your mark, get set, go: Make any of these superfast sweets in half an hour or less and prepare to finish with a round of applause. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together ...

Recipe from Ellen Haertle, whose blog, Bake It With Booze (www.bakeitwithbooze.com), is a partner with Sacramento Connect. She writes: This recipe is based on my Grandma Truitt's recipe, handed down ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Cocoa powder, chocolate chips and a spoonful of coffee allow for a voluptuous chocolate flavor and a cake that is a deep, dark shade of brown. The grated zucchini adds extra moisture so you don’t need ...