Marcella DiLonardo

There are plenty of days when we’re fired up and eager to begin a baking project. Unfortunately, those moments don’t always line up with when our chocolate dessert cravings hit. More often than not, we start wanting a warm, fudgy homemade brownie right as we sit down to relax in front of the television, perfectly content to not move for the rest of the night. Unfortunately, we can’t just snap our fingers and have a brownie appear.

No espresso machine required!

This fast and fancy dessert is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Scarpaccia is a rustic Italian tart originating from the region of Tuscany. Zucchini is the star of this dish, which makes it the perfect recipe to make all summer long. Here, sliced zucchini is coated with a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, cheese, and fresh herbs. You can add whatever fresh garden herbs you have on hand, but fresh basil is my favorite! Here’s how to make it. Zucchini: You can use all zucchini, or a mix of zucchini and summer squash.

With crispy golden edges and a gooey center.

Custardy, buttery, and irresistible.

There are two very key ingredients.

An easy 30-minute chili, store-bought queso, and alllll the toppings come together in this satisfying snack.

Thanks to a seasoned panko coating, each and every bite is packed with bold flavor.

Remy would be proud of this twist on the French classic.

They bring the best of the summer garden — zucchini, basil, and parsley — into a freshly-fried patty.

They're crispy on the outside and stuffed with gooey, melty cheese. What could be better?

And it's surprisingly easy to make at home.

This big-batch moonshine is flavored with all the seasonal spices.

They'll make your house smell amazing.