Makin' Paula Deen Proud

Every summer, I have a few recipes that I can't resist. They're based on some well known favorites, but I've tweaked them to make them my own. So, I have no qualms about giving you my recipes.

The first item is typically zucchini with parmesan. There are many variations of this. All of them I've had are fabulous. It's one of my favorites. So, here's how I tweaked it to make it my own.

I start with two items: one zucchini and one yellow squash. I wash them and plop them onto a cutting board. When washing, scrub these puppies well. Remember, they did live on the dirt for the bulk of their lives.

Step two: Decapitate both items (and remove the rumpus).

Cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place them into a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Preheat the oven to 350ish degrees. This can also be done on the grill, but it's easier to keep up with them in the oven and ensure better results.
Next, cover the pieces in salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Add enough butter to make Paula Deen proud! Cover the dish and stick it in the oven. Check on it occasionally.
When the squash is no longer white (but a little see through), take it out. It should be squishy tender. Fish it out of the butter bath, and put it in a serving bowl. Ta da!
Now let me explain why I do it this way:

The two colors, as opposed to one, give it far more visual appeal.

I leave the skin on because it gives an added crunchy texture. Isn't that where most of the nutrients are anyway?

Why so much butter? It tastes good, and I love butter. Sad but true.

Why no cooking time? It depends on how much you're making AND I just take it out whenever it feels right to do so. Sorry, I know that makes matters difficult. Count on anywhere between 30-55 minutes.

Lingering thought of the day: There's a fair in town that looks like fun. It's about two miles from my house. Is it completely sad that I'm so scared of carnies that I just can't get us there? I can almost overlook this for the love of funnel cakes...but not quite.