Ludlow Victorian

Ludlow, Vermont

Specialty Recipe

Indian Summer Vegetable Medley

This recipe came from our family farm here in Vermont. We are fortunate here in Ludlow to be able to shop at a market that has outstanding produce as they distribute to most of the restaurants in the State.

Ingredients:

3 small zucchini, 1/4-inch slices

3 small yellow summer squash, 1/4-inch slices

3 small onions, 1/8-inch slices

3 very ripe, medium tomatoes, 1/8-inch slices

1/2 pound Vermont Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated

3 Tablespoons olive oil

3 Tablespoons herbs (basil, rosemary, and thyme)

Coat the bottom and sides of a large Dutch oven or casserole with 1-1/2 Tablespoons olive oil; layer each zucchini, summer squash, tomato and onion in that order; top with 1 Tablespoon herbs, salt and pepper and 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil; then add 1/3 of the grated cheddar. Repeat with a second and third layer. Put cover on casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Check onions and squash for doneness. Serve immediately!!

This dish can be served as a vegetable or a main vegetarian course. It will easily serve eight.

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