Corn And Summer Squash Ragout Recipe

• 4 x Cloves
• 8 x Peppercorns
• 8 x Coriander seeds
• 1 c. Half-and-half, -=Or possibly=- a mix of cream & lowfat milk
• 1 x Cinnamon stick, 2" long
• 5 x Cilantro sprigs, minced
• 5 x Mint leaves, minced
• 6 x Basil leaves, minced (cinnamon or possibly anise basil, if possible)
• 1 x Jalapeno pepper seeded & sliced into 6ths
• 1/2 x Onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/4 lb Summer squash (zucchini, patty pan, crookneck or possibly a mix), cut in pcs about 1/2-inch big
• 3 x Ears of yellow corn (kernals cut from cobs)
• 1 lrg Tomato, peeled, seeded and minced in 1/2-in pcs
• 1 Tbsp. Peanut or possibly safflower oil Salt
• 2 Tbsp. Cilantro leaves, minced

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