Garden Vegetable Terrine

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Boil vegetables 1 variety at a time, in the order listed, until softened and easily sliceable (squash and zucchini, 4 to 5 minutes; peppers, 12 to 13 minutes; carrots, 7 to 8 minutes; and eggplant, 3 to 4 minutes).

Step 3

As vegetables are cooked, transfer to a paper towel-lined sheet tray and set aside.

Step 4

In a 9x13-inch dish, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, thyme, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Add vegetables 1 at a time, coating well and arranging them in groups in the dish. Cover and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.

Step 6

Line an 8-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing extra to hang generously over the long sides.

Step 7

Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup of the broth in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Meanwhile, in a small pot, bring remaining 3/4 cup broth and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil.

Step 9

Pour hot broth over gelatin mixture and stir until dissolved.

Step 10

Pour 1/4 cup of the broth mixture into the pan.

Step 11

Arrange tomatoes in the bottom, cut-sides down, and top with half of the basil.

Step 12

In layers, arrange half of the squash, zucchini, peppers and carrots, allowing each vegetable to make a complete layer, and spooning some of the gelatin mixture generously over the top of each layer

Step 13

Arrange all of the eggplant and remaining basil over the top to make 2 more layers and then repeat with remaining vegetables.

Step 14

Pour any remaining broth mixture over the top and gently shake and tap the pan to distribute.

Step 15

Fold over plastic wrap to cover terrine, and arrange in a shallow dish to catch any drips.

Step 16

Add a few small, evenly distributed weights to the top to gently press down on the vegetables (a rectangular plate with 2 cans on top, for instance).

Step 17

Chill until firm, about 8 hours or overnight.

Step 18

Gently loosen edges of terrine with a small knife and then carefully invert onto a platter; remove and discard the plastic wrap.

Step 19

Using a very sharp knife, cut into slices and serve.