Ratatouille

This must be a cornerstone of any vegetarian diet - good to look at, good to eat, versatile and blessedly easy to make. It is not the sort of dish where quantities are critical; you can use more courgettes, less or no aubergine, various peppers, fresh or canned tomatoes. It always seems to come out right, succulent and colourful. I like mine quite juicy so I don’t skimp on tomatoes.

As well as being delicious warm or cold, on its own with a slice of coarse bread, it makes a fine com