Zucchini & Summer Squash

Today is the last day of spring and my friends are already giving away some of their squash!  The COVID-19 pandemic put a kink in my plans to plant a few things in my garden at least zucchini, summer squash and a tomato plant.  Thank goodness for wonderful friends who share their garden bounty!
One of the things that I miss from my home in Napa was the large area that I had for a garden. I loved getting my hands in the earth.  My garden area in Napa had the perfect sun exposure.  My Dad loved to plant a garden, he often came down the week before Easter to help me put in my garden and get the drip system set up.
Growing up his mom (Noni) would plant her garden on Good Friday. I remember as a little girl helping Dad and Noni plant her garden.   If you look at the Farmer's Almanac, I believe that's when there is a full moon.  Something about planting a garden in the spring when there is a full moon.
Finding different ways to cook the vegetables from your garden can be a challenge.  This recipe combines not only the squash from your garden but the sweet corn and wonderful tomatoes.  Topped with cheddar or jack cheese, it's a winner in our family.  I had this dish at a potluck the Delano Women Golf Association had one time.  I didn't get a written recipe just an informal put in this and that then top it with cheese, and you have it.  I hope you enjoy this as much as my family does.

Ingredients:

4 Zucchini or Summer Squash (or a combination of both)
1 Tablespoon oil
1 large fresh tomato diced or 1 small can diced tomatoes
1 cup corn kernels
1/2 small onion diced
1 clove garlic minced
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack or a combination
Salt and Pepper to taste

In a saucepan add the oil, sauté the onions and garlic.  Dice the squash and add to the onions, along with the diced tomato.  Cook until the zucchini is softened add in the corn, season with salt and pepper.   At this point you can transfer to a casserole dish and top with the shredded cheese.  Serve once the cheese has melted. This dish can be made ahead and finish cooking in the oven until bubbly, add the cheese just before serving.