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This lovely Provencal-inspired Classic French Ratatouille has all the summer veggie goodness going on with eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash and sweet bell peppers simmered to perfection in a lively tomato sauce.  It&#39;s THE dish to make with your summer vegetable garden abundance, after a trip to the farmer’s market or for a quick culinary escape to the south of France any time of year!

Classic French Ratatouille

eggplant

salt (plus more for seasoning)

olive oil (or as needed, divided)

onion

red bell peppers

zucchini

yellow squash

tomatoes

garlic (minced)

dry white wine

(15-ounce) crushed tomatoes

bay leaf

oregano

red pepper flakes

black pepper (to taste)

basil

Place eggplant in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let drain in the sink or over a bowl while prepping the remaining vegetables.

Pat the eggplant dry with a paper towel.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven.  Add the eggplant, reduce heat to medium and cook 3-4 minutes or until beginning to soften and is lightly browned.  Transfer to a bowl.

Refresh oil as needed.  Add zucchini and yellow squash and cook 3-4 minutes or until beginning to soften and is lightly browned. Transfer to the bowl with the eggplant.

Refresh oil if needed.  Add the onion and cook 4-5 minutes or until the onions begin to soften, adjusting the heat as necessary so the onions don&#39;t burn.

Add the red bell peppers and continue cooking another 3-4 minutes or until beginning to soften.

Add chopped tomatoes and garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.

Add wine, bring to a boil and cook 1-2 minutes.

Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes.

Return eggplant, zucchini and yellow squash to the pot, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf. Stir in basil.

The goodness of apple cider vinegar and cabbage come together in these tangy braised cabbage wedges ready in under an hour!  Cider Vinegar Braised Cabbage Wedges are sure to add spark served on the side with rich fall and winter mains.

Cider Vinegar Braised Cabbage Wedges

water

apple cider vinegar

ketchup

brown sugar

spicy brown mustard

salt and black pepper (to taste)

olive oil

cabbage

parsley (for garnish, optional)

Combine the water, cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and salt and black pepper, to taste.  Set aside.

Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a heavy 12-inch skillet.

Season the cabbage wedges on each side with salt and black pepper.

Place the cabbage wedges in the skillet and brown 2-3 minutes per side or until lightly browned.  Transfer to a plate.

Pour the water/vinegar combination into the skillet.  Bring to a boil and simmer 4-5 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly.

Place the cabbage wedges back into the pan.  Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered 15-18 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.  Flip the cabbage wedges midway through.

Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.  Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

I’ve made this twice now — absolutely delicious. I like to add a handful of quartered potatoes into the braising pan to make it into a one-pot dinner.

Making it for the second time tonight. Easy and delicious. I was skeptical about the ketchup but the flavors work really well together. Nice side with corned beef as a more flavorful alternative to boiled cabbage. Thank you!

Delicious and easy. My husband said it’s the best cabbage dish he’s ever had.

We had this last night with dinner!  It was great…and easy!!  :)

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