Stuffed Giant Zucchini (a.k.a. Cheater’s Risotto)

1. Melt butter in olive oil over medium heat. Core and seed 2 hot frying peppers and slice into thin rings. Saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

2. Add diced squash and liberally salt. Turn heat up to med-high, cook until slightly caramelized. Add corn kernels and juice, toss. Add cooked rice, remove from heat and stir. Allow to rest for several minutes.

3. Prepare the gourd by slicing off the cap and scooping out most of the interior and all of the seeds. Rub the interior with soy sauce and salt lightly.

4. In a large heatproof bowl, blend mayonnaise & both cheeses until thoroughly combined. Add the sauteed squash and peppers to the mayonnaise mixture and blend well.

5. Stuff the gourd with the squash & cheese mixture. Top with breadcrumbs and a small pat of butter, place in a shallow ovenproof dish, and bake on the center rack at 350F for 1 hour.

6. Slice carefully and serve pieces of the flesh topped with the stuffing. (Warning: This is very rich! )