1 : /2 lb New potatoes cut in /2"
-chunks; : -chunks; (about 4 1/2 cups)
2 : tb Olive oil; (original called
-for : -for 4 tbs)
1 : lb Mixed fresh mushrooms;
-halved : -halved or quartered
1 : c Sweet red bell pepper; cut
-in : -in 1/2" chunks
1 : ts Minced garlic
1/2 : c Sliced green onions or
-scallions : -scallions
1 : ts Salt
1/2 : ts Crushed thyme
1/2 : ts Ground black pepper
2 : tb Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 : tb Ground coriander
1 : ts Ground cumin
1/4 : ts Herb salt (I used more, see
-recipe : -recipe below)
1/4 : ts Cayenne
1 : /2 lb Small okra, rinsed and
-patted : -patted dry
Olive : Olive oil spray
6 : Lemon or lime wedges
0: Combine sugar butter and corn syrup in heavy saucepan
1: Bring to a boil and dissolve sugar
2: Pour into a 13" x 9" x 2" pyrex and tilt to coat the bottom
3: Arange 6 or more bread slices in a single layer atop caramel
4: Cover with remaining bread slices, trimming to fit
5: Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and salt and pour over the bread
6: Cover and chill overnight
7: Preheat oven to 350F
8: Bake strata uncovered for approx
9: 40 minutes till well puffed and golden
10: Let stand 5 minutes
11: Cut into portions and serve upside down so that the caramel is on the top
12: Garnish with fruit
13: Serving Ideas: Serve with strawberries, kiwi, pineapple Posted to Kitmailbox by "Kim" <kreese@paradise
14: net> on May 1, 1997