ratatouille

my husband and i recently attended a french cooking class and came back with a few gems.  merci, monsieur le chef!  this recipe feeds 8 adults.

ingredients

3 T olive oil
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large onion
1 eggplant, peeled and cubed
3 green peppers, finely chopped
4 large tomatoes, diced in small cubes
3 small zucchini, cubed
1 T fresh basil, oregano, thyme
3 bay leaves

directions

heat oil over medium.  add eggplant, stir til coated with oil.  add zucchini and cook until both are translucent, but firm.  in a separate pan, make the sauce with the tomatoes first, then all the other veggies on medium for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  transfer eggplant and zucchini into the sauce.  add garlic and herbs.