Recipe Wednesday -Ratatouille

Vijaya Schartz, here. Like all French people, I love cooking, and this is my favorite recipe: FRENCH RATATOUILLE, from the south of France, Provence, to be exact.

FRENCH RATATOUILLE:

Ingredients:



Mild Italian sausage

Zucchini

Eggplant

Red bell pepper

Green bell pepper

Onions

Tomatoes



Seasoning:

Basil, Tarragon, Thyme, Garlic, Olive oil, salt, pepper.



In a frying pan, pour olive oil and heat. Brown the diced sausage on medium heat.

In a large deep pan, pour some olive oil and sauté diced onions until golden.

Dice all the vegetables. When sausage is brown, dump the grease and throw the sausage with the onions and the vegetables in the larger pan (or in a crock pot). Add herbs, salt and pepper, mix well and cook for 2 or 3 hours on low heat (longer in a crock pot).



Serve hot, on brown rice if desired. Also excellent reheated.





Vijaya Schartz bio:



Born in France, award-winning author Vijaya Schartz never conformed to anything and could never refuse a challenge. She likes action and exotic settings, in life and on the page. She traveled the world and claims she comes from the future. Her books collected many five star reviews and literary awards. She makes you believe you actually lived these extraordinary adventures among her characters. Her stories have been compared to Indiana Jones with sizzling romance. So, go ahead, dare to experience the magic, and she will keep you entranced, turning the pages until the last line. Find more at http://www.vijayaschartz.com





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