Monday, February 27, 2012

French Roots



My mom was probably the best cook I've ever known.
That woman could whip up some delicious fare.
We're talkin' from soup to pastries.
I guess it didn't hurt that she is from France,
where food is king.
Now that she is no longer able to prepare meals,
I am so grateful to have a few of her tried-and-true recipes
from my childhood.
This is one.
After sampling last week,
I am glad to say it is "Mimi approved".

 

















Mimi's Ratatouille

2 large eggplant, chopped
3 medium zucchini, chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
1 t salt
2 t Italian herbs
olive oil

Sautee onion and garlic in olive oil 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
Add veggies, and Italian herbs and bring to a boil.
Turn down to a simmer and cook 45 minutes, covered.
Add salt to taste.
Serve over rice, pasta
or with a big hunk of homemade bread.
Enjoy!

This recipe would lend itself well to crockpot cooking.
The kicker?
It gets better the longer it sits.


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8 comments:

  1. Oh yum, that looks delicious! Isn't it just wonderful to have great family recipes?! :)
    katy

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  2. Yummy! Got to love it when you get those recipes passed down. They have so much love in them!

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  3. This looks delicious! I never cook eggplant and would like to try, so I will definitely have to try this recipe! :)

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  4. I love Ratatouille. Will look forward to trying out your recipe this summer when I have all those goodies in my garden. Thanks.

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  5. katy-It's a blessing!

    The Bama Gardener-That's a good way to look at it.

    Rosalyn-Hope you enjoy your first eggplant!

    Jane-This would be a perfect addition to your repertoire, as it is vegetarian. Enjoy!

    Heather-You're more than welcome.

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  6. Thanks for sharing this recipe on Allergy-Free Wednesday! Gotta love all that fresh produce. Hope you'll join us again this week with another great recipe!

    http://www.glutenfreelyfrugal.com/2012/03/06/allergy-free-wednesday-week-7/

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  7. Janelle-Thanks for stopping by!

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