According to Merriam-Webster, ratatouille is “a seasoned stew made of eggplant, tomatoes, green peppers, squash, and sometimes meat.” It’s French, believed to have originated in Provence, where peasants made it regularly. The word itself is actually a combination of ratouiller (to disturb, shake) and tatouiller (to stir) and my former French teacher at Cardinal Spellman High…
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Baby Eggplants with Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper
It’s fun to try new things, which is why I was so excited to spot these beautiful baby eggplants at the farmer’s market! I’ve never cooked them before, so I couldn’t wait to get into the kitchen. Unfortunately, inspiration didn’t hit me immediately, so I left them on the counter for a few days and…