Eggplant Antipasto

Big Guy and I enjoy cooking, but we also enjoy letting someone else take care of us. Several years ago, we were enjoying an antipasto platter @charliegittosonthehill which included an eggplant antipasto. We were instantly hooked on the flavors and vowed to grow eggplant @carondeletgarden.

It has become a favorite dish @carondeletkitchen, and I have @stanleytucci to thank for adding my favorite version of this caponata recipe in The Tucci Cookbook. The list of ingredients includes eggplant, onions, celery, whole plum tomatoes, capers, and pine nuts. The “secret” sauce is dissolving sugar with red wine vinegar which gives the mix a sweetness that complements the savory vegetables. We usually make a quick stop @parkerstable for a baguette and we have the perfect start to any meal. Perfetto!