-3 large red bell peppers
-1 tablespoon olive oil (Savvy recommends Treasures of Tuscany)
-1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze (balsamic reduction)
-1 1/2 pounds (1 large or 2 medium) eggplants
-1 pound (3 medium) zucchini
-1 pound ripe tomatoes
-1 large red onion
-Coarse sea salt (to taste)
-Fresh cracked black pepper
-2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin
-1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Start boiling water and add basil then set aside.
Line a terrine dish with plastic wrap, leaving enough over lap to seal the terrine after the pan has been filled.
Cut vegetables into large slices (peppers lengthwise and tomato/onion/eggplant/zucchini crossways)
Brush cut vegetables lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
Place on grill (charcoal, gas or grill pan) until tender with defined grill lines
Place the peppers lengthwise on the bottom of the plastic lined loaf pan, then stand any remaining slices upright along all the sides, allowing the strips to drape over the sides of the pan.
Set aside any leftover slices.
Layer the zucchini over the pepper in a basket weave pattern.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Layer the eggplant in the pan over the zucchini.
Next, add a layer of sliced tomatoes and onion; season lightly with salt and pepper.
Put the basil water in a small saucepan and place over medium heat just until the liquid begins to give off steam.
Add the gelatin, reduce the heat to low, and stir with a wooden spoon until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture begins to thicken.
Pour over the vegetables in the loaf pan.
Fold the overhanging pepper strips over the top and add any that were reserved from the first step.
Close the plastic wrap over the pan and top with an additional layer of doubled plastic wrap to seal.
Put the loaf pan on a large plate and weigh the pan down with another loaf pan of the same size filled with water, bags of dried beans, or anything else sufficiently heavy, or with a brick.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the basil aspic to form and the terrine to set.
To unmold, open the plastic wrap, put a serving plate upside down on top of the loaf pan, flip, and remove the plastic.
Cut into slices.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze
ENJOY!!!
My Urban Sophisticate playlist consists of pure neo-soul and down-tempo hip hop vibes that will stand out, however not overpower mingling and conversation. Heavily influenced by jazz and soul classics, these artists truly represent the sophisticated side of the hip hop generation and prove that you can entertain in style and stay true to your personality!
Core Artists:
Erykah Badu
John Legend
Foreign Exchange
Raheem Devaughn
A Tribe Called Quest
Dwele
Talib Kweli
Lauryn Hill
Janelle Monae
Van Hunt
Goapele
Bilal
Floetry
Raphael Saadiq
Meshell Ndegeocello
My Urban Sophisticate Picks
Subject
Dwele
Say How I Feel
Rhian Benson
What They Do
The Roots
Come Around
Foreign Exchange
Spanish Joint
D’Angelo
Vibes and Stuff
A Tribe Called Quest
Come Close
Common
Get to Know Ya
Maxwell
Au Natural
Sweetback feat. Bahamadia
