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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Sutapa says
super delish Catherine....after long time in your blog....hope everything is going well..happy week friend! 🙂
Sandee says
It was a simpler time wasn't it. I too go back for comfort from time to time.
Lovely side dish here. Lovely indeed.
Have a terrific day. Big hugs. ☺
Kanak Hagjer says
Such a beautiful dish! The garden was so much a part of my growing up too. My mother used to do the same so everything we had was fresh!
Tanya Walton says
Sounds delicious. I don't think you can beat roasted vegetables for keeping all those lovely flavours and colours!!
Angie Schneider says
Roasting makes the veggies taste so much better!
Silvia Brisigotti says
Delicious Catherine!!
Fresh roasted vegetables with a tasty dressing are my favourite side dish!!
Kisses!!
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Nothing beats roasting veggies.. Brings our such intense flavors....
Loretta Thomas says
Not only does this dish look good it also sounds delicious!! There is nothing like roasted peppers...garden favorites! Wishing you a Happy Wednesday Catherine!!
Love Hugs & Purrs,
Kitty & Loretta
Debbie says
Two of my favorite vegetables - eggplant and peppers! Delicious...pinning this one to try soon.
Jill says
Such a pretty dish!
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.
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.
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!
Chiara Giglio says
roast veggies are the perfect side dish for me,dear Catherine have a good weekend, a hug...
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
I'll be enjoying this one this weekend! Thank you, Catherine! YUMMY! blessings ~ tanna
Rosita Vargas says
Muy deliciosocolorido y saludable me encanta,saludos y abrazos.
Amelia says
Hi Catherine, your comfort food look very appetizing. You are an excellent cook. 🙂
Warm regards.
Chatty Crone says
I have to admit I am not to fond of eggplant - but it is pretty!
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!