Posted on 23 May 2010 by tomatocasual.com
Recipe: Tomato-Zucchini Gratin
By David Harbilas
The French are credited with much of the great food in history, and rightly so.
Much of what we know about the balance of flavors and pairing of ingredients can be traced to the techniques and recipes of French cuisine.
Tomatoes and zucchini may sound like a bland pairing, and it can be.
But attention to technique, another matter the French are known for in their cooking, can transform the simple to the sublime. Cutting the vegetables uniformly, seasoning the layers with care, and using the best possible ingredients, in season, can make this dish memorable.
Yields 4 servings
- 4 large vine-ripe tomatoes
- 2 small-medium zucchini
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 4 fresh thyme branches Read the rest of this entry »
