Summer Vegetable Gratin

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2008, America's Test Kitchen TV

Main Courses
Side Dishes
Cheese
Vegetables
Vegetarian
Casseroles
    

Layering summer's best vegetables into a gratin can lead to a memorable side dish—or a watery regret. This French casserole deserves better.

SERVES6-8 as a side or 4 as a light main dish

TIME2 hours, plus 1¼ hours salting

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For a vegetable gratin whose golden-brown, cheesy topping would contrast with the fresh, bright vegetables, we had to find ways to eliminate excess moisture from the vegetables. Salting the zucchini and summer squash, placing the tomatoes o...

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