MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.03 Title: BALSAMIC RATATOUILLE Categories: Vegetables Yield: 4 Servings 1/4 c Olive oil 2 Clove garlic; finely diced 1/4 c Eggplant;* 1/4 c Onion; peeled* 1/4 c Zucchini (green);* 1/4 c Zucchini (yellow) OR yellow -squash;* 1/4 c Tomato (red);* 1/4 c Tomato (yellow);* 1 Sprig fresh thyme chopped in -1/4 inch pieces 2 tb Balsamic vinegar 1/4 ts Kosher salt; or to taste 1/8 ts Black pepper; or to taste * finely diced Serve with Grilled Balsamic Veal Chops and Mashed Potatoes w/Mascarpone Cheese & Roasted Garlic 1. Pour olive oil into a heated saute pan. Add garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add all diced vegetables; cook, stirring, until tender but crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes. 2. Add thyme and balsamic vinegar. Stir just until blended. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Served at the Chicago 1996 Democratic National Convention. Source: Chicago Sun Times, August 21, 1996 MMMMM