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Here’s a recipe my aunt gave me. She’s a strict vegetarian and also a wonderful cook!

Mixed Vegetable Gratin

2lb / 1kg mixed vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, leeks
1 clove garlic, crushed
2oz / 50g butter
2oz / 50g plain flour
½pint / 300ml milk
¼pint / 150ml water
4oz / 60g Dolcelatte cheese
4oz / 60g Mozzarella, thinly sliced
salt and freshly ground pepper

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas mark4. Wash and slice the leeks and carrots, divide the cauliflower and broccoli into florets, and cut the potatoes into small pieces. Steam them until just cooked but still fairly firm to the bite. Place in a large buttered casserole dish. Melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and gradually add the milk and water. Return to the heat and stir until thickened. Add the crushed garlic, two cheeses and seasoning to taste. Pour over the vegetables and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until heated thoroughly. Serve immediately with a side salad.