by partysugar

When you hear the word gratin does a calorie/fat packed, decadent, cheesy, creamy potato dish come to mind? That's what used to pop into my mind until I realized that a gratin can be baked with all sorts of vegetables and minimal amounts of cheese. Now my preferred type of gratin is a tomato one rather than the classic potato version. Slow roasted tomatoes taste sweetly savory and scrumptiously succulent-even in winter-and this side is a colorful addition to any menu. Simple to make, it works great as a pot luck or dinner party dish because it can be made in advance. To add this must make favorite side recipe of mine to your collection, read more