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Making ratatouille - the famous dishe from the Provence

Source: www.tucsoncitizen.com. Posted on 09 September 2004.

Ratatouille is a stewlike concoction that sounds far more complex and exotic than it really is. In reality, it's nothing more than a casserole stew created from the simplest and most abundant of fresh garden vegetables.

Just like homemade vegetable soup, ratatouille is one of those timeless, comfort-food recipes that have literally endless variations. Most recipes include tomatoes, zucchini, herbs and often eggplant, peppers and onions as basic ingredients.

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