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["Substitutions: 1/3 c. heavy cream for 5 ounces of canned evaporated lowfat milk; cheddar or possibly colby for jack.", "Approximations: 5 to 6 zucchini; 1 medium onion; 1 large or possibly 2 small tomatoes; 10-oz bag of corn, or possibly 16-oz can.", "It is not necessary to be so precise.", "It is a home cooking, seasonal cooking.", "Place diced zucchini in medium saucepan with water, season lightly with salt and pepper.", "Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, over medium heat till slightly tender but still crunchy, about 2 min.", "Set aside without draining.", "Heat oil in large skillet over high heat till warm but not quite smoking.", "Reduce heat slightly; add in garlic and onion and cook, stirring, till onion is translucent/soft, about 2 min.", "Stir in tomato and cook till liquid partly is evaporated, about 5 min.", "Stir in corn and poblanos and simmer 5 min.", "Add in undrained zucchinia and evaporated lowfat milk to corn-chili mix and bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat to low, stir in diced or possibly shredded cheese and cook till the cheese melts.", "Serve warm (from 4 to 6 people).", "NOTES : 'Calabaza' is Spanish for squash.", "Is 'calabacitas"" Spanish for small squash No.", "Rather, it is an affectionate name for a dish made from zucchini, corn and tomatoes - three vegetables now in season.", "Say's Orlando Ramirez (Riv PE culture reporter): ""No two are alike.""