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Today is Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day. No, I’m not kidding, and I didn’t make it up. If you’re a victim of the festivities, you can make zucchini bread, or you can try this recipe:

Linda’s Famous Ratatouille

1 small eggplant (Japanese or regular)
1 thin zucchini
2 cups mushrooms
1 bell pepper
1 onion (Scallions or shallots are okay, too)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bottle Paul Newman’s Sockarooni sauce (or Ragu and medium salsa)
1 cup shredded mozzarella

Cut the vegetables into large bite-size pieces. Heat oil in frying pan or wok. Add garlic and stir a moment before adding vegetables. Over medium-high heat, stir vegetables until colors brighten and they become tender-crisp. Turn off heat. Pour in Sockarooni sauce and toss. Transfer to casserole dish and top with cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Serve immediately with a fresh baguette.