Ratatouille

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cutinto 1/2-inch pieces ( about 1lb )
2 medium zucchini squash, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 16 oz pkg frozen pepper and onion stir-fry
2 large tomatoes, cored and cut into1 inch peices
3/4 tsp. italian seasoning mix
parmesan cheese ( optional )

 prep time: 6 min    cook time: 13 min

1. in dutch oven or large skillet heat oil over medium heat. add eggplant, zucchini, and garlic
cook and stir 3 min. add stir-fry mix. cook and stir 5 min.
2. add tomatoes and italian seasoning. cook and stir 5 min or until vegetables are hot and tender.
add salt and pepper to taste. sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese, if desired

Chinese Cabbage & Potatoes

3 large potatoes, peeled                              
and halved
1/2 medium onion,sliced                            
1 lb. chinese cabbage (napa),sliced            
1 (5oz) can evaporated                              
low-fat milk                                              
                                                                
prep time: 20 min   cook time: 35 min  

1. in  large saucepan or dutch oven cook potatoes and onion, covered, in boiling water for 20 min.  
2. add cabbage to pan, add a little water if necessary cook until cabbage is tender; drain.
3. warm milk.

4. spoon potatoes mixture into bowl and mash, beat in milk; season to taste with salt and pepper ( if dish needs to be held for a few minutes, return whole mixture to the large pan and keep warm over a very low heat.                                                            

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