Market to Table

We eat a lot of vegetarian meals here in Provence. There really isn't a need for a lot of meat when the fresh produce is so good, so varied and so cheap! It is the season of zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes and they are in abundance at every market. A bag of 8 zucchini flowers cost me 2€! I think one zucchini flower would cost that at home. This would have to be the cheapest meal of the week....

First I made a provençal tian (gratin) which is alternating rows of zucchini, eggplant and tomato. Covered in good local olive oil and of course, my go-to ingredient, salt with herbs de provence. Roasted slowly until soft and golden. Served at room temperature so the flavours mellow.

The zucchini flowers were battered in a beer batter recipe the market stall owner gave me. It was so easy. Pan fried in sunflower oil till golden.  

Et voilà! Dinner is served. A side of crusty bread with fresh goats cheese and a glass of wine .... mmm...  do I have you salivating yet?!

A xx