Bastille Day with a clafoutis de ratatouille
That’s what I like: enjoy the aromas of a pot of ratatouille simmering slowly on the stove, leaving me excited for the dinner, or lunch, we’ll enjoy later. That’s so French. That’s so much what we used to eat during summer in my parents’ house.
It has not changed. I am continuing the tradition. With my Lulu. And my hubby. Bringing a slice of my French countryside in my American home.
And since the three of us also have a weakness for clafoutis, I’ve decided to make a savory variant of the traditional French dessert. It uses vegetables instead of fruit. It’s made with a savory flan. So here you are with a clafoutis de ratatouille for dinner, or a picnic, using leftovers of ratatouille when you prepare a large pot.
I’ve written about it for the Boston Globe today, in the Sunday Supper section. I hope you’ll enjoy the recipes. The ratatouille recipe is here. The clafoutis de ratatouille here.
Happy Bastille Day! Tonight, we’ll reflect on everything that’s been happening in our lives recently.
We’ll be sad. We’ll be happy. We’ll be looking forward to life. Family. Home.
And to more beautiful foods.
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Miam! Il faut absolument que je fasse ça.
Comment by Nathalie (spacedlaw) — On July, 14th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Superbe !!!!
Comment by Lorena Rossi — On July, 14th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Happy Bastille day!
My favorite is using leftover ratatouille for omelette, but your Clafoutis de ratatouille also sounds delicious.
Comment by elra — On July, 14th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Simple ideas are often the bests, and this one is no exception. Perfect indeed for a picnic, when one doesn’t want to bother bringing a recipient with “actual” ratatouille inside.
Joyeux 14 Juillet !
A Paris le temps était vraiment pourri, j’espère qu’il fait meilleur par chez toi.
And congrats for being featured in Mike’s article.
Comment by zebulon — On July, 14th, 2010 at 10:44 am
I like this idea of being able to use one recipe for two purposes. The ratatouille clafoutis sounds superb! I like the combination of goat cheese in this summery custard.
Comment by Chrsitine @ Fresh Local and Best — On July, 14th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Looks do yummy!
Have a nice day!
Paula
Comment by Paula — On July, 14th, 2010 at 11:02 am
I really like the savory version of the clafoutis!! What a lovely homage to the classic dessert! Happy Bastille Day Bea
Comment by Asha@FSK — On July, 14th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Happy Bastille Day and thanks for the great recipe. Can’t wait to try it.
Comment by Sarah W — On July, 14th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Interesting- I made a savory clafoutis last autumn, with butternut squash and sage, but did not like it. But maybe I’m just not a clafoutis person (the traditional cherry version doesn’t do much for me, either). It certainly looks like an elegant way to present leftovers!
Comment by caroline — On July, 14th, 2010 at 11:28 am
too bad we will not be in paris for the fireworks tonight. oh well. comfort food will help !!
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Comment by marie — On July, 14th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Great idea and it looks delicious like everything else here! And the goat cheese certainlly adds a special flavor. Love your blog!
Comment by Isabela — On July, 14th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Clafoutis de ratatouille….my kind of comfort food! I look forward to trying this on my family this weekend. Beautiful blog!
Comment by Lisa@Tarte du Jour — On July, 14th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Did you read my mind, Béa? ‘Cause it was just today when I wondered where I could find a wonderful french ratatouille recipe. Voila! You can be sure that this one will be cooking on my stove in no time.
Comment by Sini — On July, 14th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Looks so colorful and yummy!
Comment by Rose D., Frenchtown, NJ — On July, 14th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
This looks heavenly. I can’t wait to try it!
Comment by newlywed — On July, 14th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Pretty colors, great looking food. Nice light for your photos too. Do you have a studio in your new house? Happy Bastille Day.
Comment by valérie-jeanne — On July, 14th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
happy bastille day! we make a similar dish called pisto and it’s our favorite summer time lunch. i love all the color. screams summer!
Comment by Aran — On July, 14th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
I love clafoutis & ratatouille, I will try this soon!
Comment by kat — On July, 14th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Love the pot of dish, so rich, so bright and certainly beautiful, make me hungry. Summer is always joyful with so many kinds of fresh vegetables for us to taste. A happy season!
Comment by hong — On July, 14th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
This is a great clafoutis recipe!
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Comment by peachkins — On July, 14th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
I recently tried a cherry clafouti, but I think I would appreciate a more savory approach to the dish. I wasn’t awed by the recipe I had, but this looks pretty good!
Comment by Rachel @ Working Out Wellness — On July, 14th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
I love clafoutis and ratatouille, but would have never thought of combining the two. It looks delicious, and something I will have to try.
Comment by delicieux — On July, 14th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Happy Bastille Day! What a great way to use leftover ratatouille! Somehow, I’d forgotten all about ratatouille this summer – thanks for the reminder. Great write-up, by the way!
Comment by Tara — On July, 14th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Happy everyday! Bea!
so yummy!@
Comment by YOYO love cooking — On July, 15th, 2010 at 2:19 am
I have ratatouille left from yesterday, good idea to try!
Comment by Anne — On July, 15th, 2010 at 5:04 am
I’ve a glut of courgettes which I’m making into ratatouille for the freezer….next stop..clafouti!
Comment by Heather Squires — On July, 15th, 2010 at 8:08 am
ET EN FRANCAIS
Comment by lydia bergot — On July, 15th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Ratatouille is my favourite dish! I’m sure it must taste great in a clafoutis. I can’t wait to try it
Comment by Blandine — On July, 15th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Quelle bonne idée!
Comment by Valérie — On July, 15th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Ratatouille – amazing. Its a nice simple recipe, that seems to appreciate the lovely tastes of the different veggies. Definitely one I will have to try!
Comment by fotographiafoodie — On July, 15th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I love savoury versions of the sweet classics. This is wonderful. Talented as much as ever!
Comment by sarah — On July, 15th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Les recettes en français viendront bientôt….merci de votre patience.
Comment by Béa — On July, 15th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
the second pic on this post is probably one of my fav photographs you’ve ever taken. very much the essence of summer colors!
Comment by boogie — On July, 16th, 2010 at 3:49 am
La ratatouille… humm… un plat de chez moi…
Et la cocotte (ou mini-cocotte) Staub…. c’est toute une histoire de cuisine de père en fils..puis fille…
Bises
Comment by Natte — On July, 16th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Ca à l’air délicieux!! Ma mère aussi s’est mise au clafouti à la rata il y a deux semaine; Je n’ai malheuresement pas pu y goûter, mais elle m’ a passé la recette. Son essaie aura été un franc succès car même mes deux petits cousins super difficiles en ont repris!!!
Comment by Karine — On July, 16th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
How lovely!
Comment by Alta — On July, 17th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
ratatouille was always my mother’s favorite dish. just hearing the name brings a smile to my face.
this looks like the perfect dish for our fresh summer harvest. thanks!
Comment by a tasteful garden — On July, 18th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Bonjour Béa, j’ai découvert votre blogue si charmant et appétissant – notamment ce clafoutis salé – par hasard, et je ne tarderai pas de le préparer. J’habite Montréal, tout près du grand marché Jean-Talon; est-ce que vous le connaissez?
Comment by lagatta à montréal — On July, 19th, 2010 at 10:32 am
I made the ratatouille last week for my family and me. Every day luxury. Loved it!
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