My Italian Grandparents always had a jar of homemade Caponata in the refrigerator. They would mix it with their eggs in the morning, with sausage in the afternoon, on a thick slice of bread for a snack, or they would serve it tossed in pasta for a quick summer supper. I enjoy carrying on this tradition! I especially love the wonderful aromas that fill up my kitchen while I am cooking Caponata. It transports me back to my Grandmother’s kitchen.

This dish goes well with red or white wine, and I especially enjoy a crisp Centanni Falerio during the day and Le Senate Cacinello in the evening.