Ratatouille is a french dish typically made with garlic, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplant. It can be baked or simmered on the stovetop, and the seasonings usually include a variety of herbs. This version is made with the standard fresh vegetables, seasoned with a combination of italian herbs, and cooked on the stovetop for about 30 to 35 minutes. This one-pot dish can be the main course or a side offering. Use your bounty of fresh garden vegetables in this dish but, in a pinch, good-quality canned tomatoes can stand in for the fresh tomatoes. It isn't necessary to blanch and peel the fresh tomatoes unless you care to go through the trouble.
