A recipe that has an aroma of Mediterranean herbs, childhood flavors and the Italian summer. Eggplants, tomatoes, olives and capers are the main elements of the recipe for Sicilian eggplant caponata, a dish that stands out for its bittersweet taste provided by the combination of sugar and vinegar. While it is technically a side dish, of course, nobody can stop you from using it in other ways. You can turn caponata into a sauce for a fresh homemade pasta dish or even the filling for a delicious savory pie.