Eggplant and Zucchini Gratin by Julia Child

Julia Child is the queen of French cooking, if not the queen of all celebrity chefs. Julia discovered her love of French food when she and her husband Paul moved to France, and she enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu cooking school. She eventually launched her own informal school out of her kitchen called “The School of the Three Food Lovers.” Child authored numerous cookbooks throughout her life, including Mastering the Art of French Cooking and The French Chef Cookbook. The latter was based on recipes she shared with audiences in her first television show, The French Chef. Julia went on to host several additional TV programs, including Julia Child & Company, Julia Child & More Company, Baking with Julia, Cooking with Master Chefs, and Dinner at Julia’s. In 1981, Child founded The American Institute of Food and Wine in an effort to help others understand and appreciate quality food and wine pairings. Julia passed away in 2004, but her delicious recipes will forever live on.

This eggplant and zucchini gratin recipe from Julia Child is a true classic. It makes a great side dish or can be served as the main meal. The dish is colorful and is great for entertaining or bringing to an event when you are asked to contribute. It is also fairly easy, which can be a pleasant change of pace for fans of Julia Child recipes.

Eggplant dishes are usually heartier than other vegetable based recipes. Eggplant is a common substitute for meat dishes and adds some bulk to this gratin. Like zucchini, it has a distinctive taste that many consider less bland than many vegetables. It also pairs well with many seasonings. The vegetables are packed with vitamins and nutrients, but the dish still seems indulgent. It is a favorite of vegetarians and vegans, but also pleases meat eaters as a side dish. Of all the eggplant dishes out there, this is one of the most interesting and elevates simple ingredients to something special.

This tasty dish is made even better with a sprinkle of Herbs de Provence or a similar spice mix. It provides a distinctly French flair without creating a traditionally French dish, filled with heavy sauces or creams.

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