Ratatouille Nicoise

Heat oil in a large skillet, add the garlic and onion and saute until the onion is transparent.

Meanwhile, slice the squash and peel and cube eggplant. Flour the pieces lightly. Add the squash, eggplant and green peppers to the skillet, cover and cook slowly about one hour. Add the tomatoes and simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is thick. Season with salt and pepper. Add the capers during the last fifteen minutes of cooking. Serve hot or cold.

This recipe yields 5 to 6 servings.