Ratatouille

1 small onion coarsely chopped

1 Zuchinni, cut into 1/4" rounds and then in half

1 Yellow Squash, cut into 1/4" rounds and then in half

1 clove garlic thinly sliced

1 can stewed tomatoes, drained

In large fry pan on medium high heat -

Sauté onion until soft in 2T butter and a turn of EVOO

Add Zuchinni and Squash and sauté until just wilted - 5 minutes

Add garlic and sauté for one minute

Add stewed tomatoes and stir in

Salt and pepper to taste

Reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for 10+ minutes

Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese and parsley

Continue on low until cheese is melted. 

Great with mashed potatoes.

Warm spinach salad

1 bag baby spinach

2-4 eggs hard boiled

6-8 fresh mushrooms sliced

6 slices bacon cut into thin slices

2-3 slices of onion chopped

1 clove garlic chopped

1/3 c Dijon mustard

1/3 c white vinegar

1/3 c honey

Be sure to taste test the dressing. May want to start with smaller amounts of vinegar and Dijon. 

Fry bacon till slightly crisp. Reserve bacon to a plate. 

Add onion to bacon fat and sauté until tender. 

Add garlic and sauté two minutes. 

Add mustard, vinegar and honey to pan and mix well. Bring to a slow boil. 

Put spinach in bowl and add the warm dressing. Toss to coat all. 

Sprinkle bacon, sliced eggs and mushrooms over all.  Serve. 

Can add some cheese and cooked chicken to make a complete meal.