Eggplant caponata on toasted baguette slices. The best complement for eggplant is some combination of sweet, salty and tangy. In its natural state, eggplant is tough, spongy and bitter — pretty vile, ...

Caponata is a sweet-and-sour Sicilian vegetable stew made with eggplant and tomatoes. Served cold it is delicious as an appetizer, on toast, or as part of an antipasto plate; hot it can be tossed with ...

Caponata is traditionally a Sicilian-style eggplant dish that is a must during the hot summer days of Italy. Fresh eggplant combined with even fresher tomatoes and a hint of sweet and sour make this ...

Traditional recipes seem to be part of a collective conscience of sorts, and eggplant caponata is no exception. All around Italy (and the world), chefs and grandmothers and uncles are making a ...

If you prefer your pasta salad mayo-free, this recipe is for you. Inspired by eggplant caponata, this pasta salad is punchy, deeply savory, herbaceous, nutty and the perfect make-ahead dish for summer ...

"CAPONATA IS LIKE the Sicilian ketchup," Dave Pasternack said. "As a condiment it's very versatile." This sweet-sour eggplant relish works just as well as a side dish or even the main event, ...

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Place eggplant on a parchment lined cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt for 30 minutes. 3. Wash eggplants off in colander and pat dry. 4. Toss the eggplant with 6 ...

FARGO — We have successfully grown eggplants for many summers in Fargo and never cease to marvel at how this medium-sized, leafy plant can produce such a hearty vegetable. Eggplant is a staple ...

Make eggplant caponata with just a few ingredients you might already have! Amp up your cooking game with these easy eats and recipes you can whip up in 30 minutes or less! Chef Ian Thurwachter, ...

Raisins find their way into a variety of Sicilian dishes, and caponata is no exception. A garlicky mix of eggplant, onions and tomatoes, caponata is a cross between a cooked salad and a relish.

Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the diced eggplant and sauté until browned and tender (approximately 10 minutes). Transfer eggplant to a bowl. Add remaining ...