For me the perfect recipe is simple, colourful and delicious. Here is all I need for a perfect evening at home. Really, it is a very easy recipe. All you need to add is some lovely, chunky, fresh bread. Ingredients · 4 tbsp olive oil · 2 medium onions, quartered · 2 cloves of garlic, crushed · 1 red pepper, sliced · 1 yellow pepper, sliced · 2 large aubergines, halved horizontally then sliced into 3cm pieces · 3 medium courgettes, sliced into 3cm pieces · 400 g canned chopped tomatoes · small bunch of basil, leaves torn · 2-3 sprigs of thyme · Red wine or vinegar and sugar – added for a more intense taste but optional Method 1. Heat oil in a large casserole dish and sweat the onions and garlic for 10 minutes on a low heat with the lid on. 2. Add the peppers, aubergines and courgettes and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, stir and cook for a further 20 minutes wit
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