8/05/2012

RATATOUILLE #cookforjulia this #SundaySupper

It's a great honor for me to participate this week as we celebrate a great woman and inspiration for us Julia Child.
She and her zest for life, left us an incredible culinary legacy.
His great ispiracion French food that led to devote the rest of his life to a culinary career muchosde inspired us to be great cooks.
 This week at #SundaySupper we are celebrating her 100 years and not for the fact that she is no longer with us keeps us from celebrate in style.
For those who had the pleasure to meet her and work with her is definitely a very special day for all of us that we have the videos and books has been an amazing school.
A great woman, wife, feisty and full of desire to succeed and transmit everything that she's passionate, food. Celebrate with us in this day and enjoy delicious recipes inspired by a great woman Julia Child.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lb eggplant
  • 1 lb zucchini
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 7 Tb olive oil, more if needed
  • 1/2 lb (about 1 1/2 cups)  thinly sliced yellow onions
  • 2 slice green peppers (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves mashed garlic
  • 1 lb ripe red tomatoes peeled, seeded, and juiced
  • 3 Tb minced parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS

Peel the eggplant and cut into lengthwise slices 3/8 inch thick, about 3 inches long, and 1 inch wide. Scrub the zucchini slice off the two ends, and cut the zucchini into slices about the same size as the eggplant slices. Place the vegetables in a bowl and toss with the salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Drain. dry each slice in a towel.

One layer at a time, saute the eggplant and then the zucchini in hot olive oil for about a minute on each side to brown very lightly. Remove to a side dish.
In the same skillet, cook the onions and peppers slowly in olive oil for about 10 minutes, or until tender but not browned. Stir in the garlic and season to taste.

Slice the tomato pulp into 3/8 inch strips. Lay them over the onions and peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until tomatoes have begun to render their juice. Uncover, baste the tomatoes with the juices, raise heat and boil for several minutes, until juice has almost entirely evaporated.

Place a third of the tomato mixture in the bottom of the casserole and sprinkle over it 1 tablespoon of parsley. Arrange half of the eggplant and zucchini on top, then half the remaining tomatoes and parsley. Put in the rest of the eggplant and zucchini, and finish with the remaining tomatoes and parsley.

Cover the casserole and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Uncover, tip casserole and baste with the rendered juices. Correct seasoning if necessary. Raise heat slightly ans cook uncovered for about 15 minutes more,basting a spoonful or two of flavored olive oil. Be careful of your heat, do not let the vegetables scorch in the bottom of the casserole.

Set aside uncovered. Reheat slowly at serving time or serve cold.

This recipe make 6 to 8 serving.


If this recipe just make you drool here is a list of more recipes, the this incredible family make to celebrate this great day.


#CookForJulia Breakfast
Râpée Morvandelle by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings 
Croissants by Cookistry 
Eggs Baked in Ramekins (Oeufs en Cocotte à la crème)  by Cooking by the Seat of our Pants 
Cheese and Bacon Quiche by Tora’s Real Food
#CookForJulia Lunch
Tuna Salad Nicoise by Magnolia Days 
Potato and Onion Soup (Potage Parmentier) by Shockingly Delicious 
Blood Orange, Walnut, and Rocket Salad by Granny’s Down Home Southern Cooking 
Croque Monsieur by Webicurean
Spinach and Cream Cheese Pancakes by Happy Baking Days 
Julia’s Chicken Salad by My Trials in the Kitchen 
Pissaladière Niçoise (Onion Tart with Anchovies and Black Olives) by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Provencal Tomato Quiche by Are you hungry?
Quiche Lorraine  Spoon and Saucer 
#CookForJulia Dinner
Boeuf Bourguignon by Chelsea’s Culinary Indulgence
Orecchiette Con Broccoli Di Rape and Sausages by Doggie at the Dinner Table 
Boeuf Bourguignon by Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
Veal Stew with Onions and Mushrooms with Baked Cucumbers and Boiled Potatoes (Blanquette de veau a l’ancienne with concombres au buerre) by Kimchi Mom
Salmon en Papillote by Girlichef
Poached salmon with cucumber sauce by Katherine Martinelli
Lobster Souffle and Deviled Chicken- Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends 
Roasted Chicken with Julia’s Mustard Marinade by The Meltaways
Wild Mushroom and Herb Stuffed Chicken- Mama Mommy Mom
Puree of White Beans with Garlic and Herbs (Brandade á la Soissonaise) Avocado Pesto
Julia’s Kunming Connection: Chinese Steampot Chicken- by My Kitchen and I
Poulet au Porto by Family Foodie 
#CookForJulia Sides
Hollondaise over Blanched Asparagus by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
Scalloped Potatoes with Milk, Cheese, and Garlic (Gratin Dauphinois) by Home Cooking Memories 
Ratatouille by Basic N Delicious 
French-style country pate by There and Back Again
White Bean Dip with Homemade Tortilla Chips Momma’s Meals
Oeufs à la Diable by What Smells So Good?
Soubise by The Weekend Gourmet
Ratatouille by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
#CookForJulia Desserts
Cream Cheese and Lemon Flan by Juanita’s Cocina
Strawberry Sherbert in Cooky Cups by Cravings of a Lunatic
Creme Brulee by Wine Everyday
Mousseline Au Chocolat by Small Wallet Big Appetite
Peach Tarte Tatin by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Cinnamon Toast Flan by Vintage Kitchen Notes
Dark Chocolate Crepes by Family Spice
Crepes Fines Sucrees by Mangoes and Chutney
Pommes Rosemarie:Apples Rosie  The Daily Dish Recipes
Espresso Soufflé by Chocolate Moosey
Best Ever Brownies by In the Kitchen with Audrey
Orange-Almond Jelly Roll Cake by Mrs. Mama Hen
Orange Spongecake Cupcakes by Mama’s Blissful Bites
Orange Mousse with Greek Yogurt by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Frozen Chocolate Mousse Pops by Big Bears Wife

Wine Pairings by: Martin Redmond Relishing Food and Wine; Thanks to Julia Child! by ENOFYLZ

The fun starts every week at 3:00pm ET by showcasing fabulous recipes. At 7:00 pm ET, we will start our live chat.  Join us on twitter by using hashtag #Sundaysupper or using Tweetchat.  We love to feature your recipes on our #sundaysupper pinterest board and share them with all of our followers. See you there!

15 comments:

  1. Really great ratatouille for this occasion! Looks very yummy!

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  2. Anonymous8/05/2012

    Great choice, Kathya! Cindy @ cindysrecipesandwritings.com

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  3. Mmmm...your ratatouille looks perfect! I haven't tried Julia's recipe, but after seeing a couple versions today, I'm determined to make it soon!! Lovely.

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  4. I've heard of ratatouille but have not made it yet. Looks very delicious.

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  5. Thank you all, It was delicious my daughters love it. :D

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  6. Kathya~ I love ratatouille and can't wait to try this recipe. I love your recipes, inspiration and most of all... love that you are part of our group!

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  7. I love seeing how many of my "mom's old recipes" were so inspired by classical cooking. Great share

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  8. Never made ratatouille, but will try it now! Thank you for sharing!

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  9. Anonymous8/05/2012

    Such a great summer dish, we are making it soon too!

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  10. I almost made this, too! It really sounds heavenly!

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  11. Oh wow this is fabulous. I've always wanted to make this. You've inspired me to give it a whirl. Great choice for SS.

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  12. Yummy ! Love eggplant and this looks & sounds heavenly !

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  13. Sounds like a great way to use eggplant. I find myself at a loss as to what to make with eggplant. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  14. Looks great! Love your photography. :)

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  15. I can't think of ratatouille without thinking of mice. LOL It does look yummy!

    Jamie @ www.mamamommymom.com

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I love to hear all the suggestions, recommendations and more from you. Let me know what is in your mind, thanks. :D