Moms Cheddar Zucchini Tomato Onion Gratin Food

MOM'S CHEDDAR ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, & ONION GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In an 8" x 8" baking dish, lay the zucchini, then the onions, then the tomatoes. Top with a pinch of salt and pepper, then sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the cheese melted.
• Top with fresh basil if desired and serve.

TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI GRATIN

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes and zucchini into 1/4-inch thick round slices, as uniformly as you can. On a cookie sheet or ovenproof platter, overlap the tomato and zucchini in a decorative pattern, like red and green shingles on a gingerbread house. Blend all the dry ingredients together, then scatter them evenly over the tomatoes and zucchini. Sprinkle the olive oil on top and bake in a 375 degree oven until golden and crusty, about 20 minutes. Present the platter or sheet at the table, using a cake server or metal spatula to slide several overlapping pieces onto each diner's plate.;

TOMATO, ZUCCHINI AND FETA GRATIN

Steps:

• Slice zucchini into 1/2" rounds. Blanch zucchini in boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain well, and pat dry.
• Slice tomatoes, lengthwise, into 4 slices per tomato. With a spoon remove seeds.
• In a greased 9x9 glass baking dish, place zucchini, overlapping, in a single layer to cover bottom of dish.
• Drizzle zucchini with 1 tbsp of olive oil over top.
• Sprinkle with with garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Next add a layer of crumbled feta.
• Top dish with tomato slices.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle all of casserole with remaining oil.
• Bake, in preheated, 400°F oven for 40 minutes. Remove and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

ZUCCHINI WITH ONION AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini in bite size pieces.
• Chop the onion.
• Dice the tomato.
• Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet.
• Saute the zucchini and onion until tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and cook until the juices thicken a little, about 5 or 10 minutes.
• Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

TOMATO-ZUCCHINI GRATIN

Steps:

• Place half the zucchini in an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish.
• Top with half the tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
• Top with the remaining zucchini and tomatoes.
• Evenly sprinkle the garlic, thyme, salt and pepper to taste over the tomato.
• Drizzle with the olive oil.
• Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes.
• Serve with slotted spoon.