When I lived in the North End of Boston, every summer weekend brought another feast honoring a favored saint. I counted on the vendors for my Friday night dinners. The grilled Italian Sausages with Onions and Peppers on a roll were just about my favorite choice. Ratatouille is one of my favorite summer foods. Every year I make a huuuuuge batch from the recipe I brought back from Nice many years ago. One unique thing about my recipe is that anchovies are substituted for any possible salt! This recipe fills several jars which I share with friends and (since it keeps so well) use to enhance many dishes; pasta, crostini, salads, and so forth. The first time I subbed Ratatouille for the peppers in the traditional sausage sandwich, my friends pronounced it a winner. I hope you like it, too! - ChefJune

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