The O-town Scene - Oneonta, NY
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LOCAL EATS The great zucchini It is the time of year again when everyone has too much zucchini. When I planted my garden this spring I knew I was planting too much, but I went ahead and did it anyway. After all, those plants were teeny tiny when I first put them in the ground. Now they have overrun my little patch of green goodness. They key to surviving the attack of the ever- growing zucchini is to find as many ways as possible to incorporate it into your meals, desserts, drinks, whatever. I’ve adapted this recipe from Martha Stewart, so I must give her the credit for the original idea. However, Martha and I don’t feel the same way about rosemary, so I’ve adjusted her recipe to accommo- date my favorite herb and think I’ve found the perfect balance. This recipe takes some time but the result is well worth the effort. It also uses some of my other favorites from the backyard gar- den — cherry toma- toes, basil and garlic. The fresh flavors are delightful on a sum- mer evening paired with grilled Italian sausage and cool lemon ice water, just make sure to buy the real cheeses for this dish, not the prepackage stuff, you’d be cheating yourself. Local Eats features area restaurants, and food articles and recipes by area residents. To contribute a recipe, e-mail editor@otownscene.com Backyard Bake utilizes excess garden zucchini and other home garden ingredients for a summer meal that’s fresh and cheesy, in a good way. They key to surviving the attack of the ever-growing zucchini is to find as many ways as possible to incorporate it into your meals, desserts, drinks, whatever. 12 O-Town Scene July 28, 2011