When I was growing up it seemed that everything was simple. My mother would go outside and pick a few things in the garden and a delicious meal was prepared. Zucchini flowers, peppers, tomatoes, fresh basil. I think you get the idea. These were much simpler times and quite frankly, the place I go in my heart to find comfort.
I sometimes try to create a dish from my memory of the meals that I grew up with.
Ingredients:
2 bell peppers - sliced
1 eggplant - cut into quarters
3 vine ripe tomatoes - quartered
4 cloves of garlic - chopped
1 large onion - sliced
1 tsp. of capers plus a little caper juice
1 handful of fresh basil - chopped
1 handful of fresh Italian parsley - chopped
¾ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
½ tsp. garlic powder
3 tbs. olive oil
Dressing:
1 tsp. sugar
2 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoon olive oil
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
In a baking pan combine all of the above ingredients. (Not the Dressing.)
Bake for approximately 50 - 55 minutes until the veggies are tender.
When the veggies are slightly cooled, combine the ingredients for the dressing and mix into the veggies.
Serve with a good Italian or French bread and a good piece of cheese.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
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Veronica's Kitchen says
I think our cooking shows how the way we are growing up! I love those oven roasted veggie, so simple and comfort. Much better than those processed food!
Chatty Crone says
I have to admit I am not to fond of eggplant - but it is pretty!
Amelia says
Hi Catherine, your comfort food look very appetizing. You are an excellent cook. 🙂
Warm regards.
Rosita Vargas says
Muy deliciosocolorido y saludable me encanta,saludos y abrazos.
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
I'll be enjoying this one this weekend! Thank you, Catherine! YUMMY! blessings ~ tanna
Chiara Giglio says
roast veggies are the perfect side dish for me,dear Catherine have a good weekend, a hug...
redkathy says
Hi Catherine,
I love roasted veggies. Planned on roasting sweet peppers this weekend and after seeing your post today I'm thinking I should add eggplant to the menu as well.
Have a great Wednesday!
Rose says
Many of my favorite meals include very simple ingredient list and preps. It doesn't always take much to put together a great dish. This is a lovely seasonal option.
Vicki Bensinger says
This is my kind of meal. I could live on veggies and with this light sauce it sounds divine. Reminds me of Italy.