French cooking

Easy Layered Ratatouille

There’s something about ratatouille that seems a little fancy. It looks impressive enough to serve to guests, but it’s really just layers of fresh vegetables baked until they’re tender and saucy. Using your favorite jarred pasta sauce keeps this version incredibly simple without sacrificing flavor.

Layered ratatouille in glass baking dish

Whether you grow zucchini in your garden or just picked up a few vegetables from the grocery store, this is one of my favorite ways to use the best produce of the season!


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Eggs, Math Games, and Ratatouille

So, I’m curious. What’s the going rate for a dozen eggs where you live? Right now they’re priced crazy high in Pittsburgh. I went to the grocery store and a dozen generic-brand large white eggs were $6.59.

High prices for eggs

What! I feel like I can remember going to the store just last year and finding them for $0.99 when there was a sale. (more…)