The summer is upon us. We’ve been melting here for the past few days and spending our afternoons lying on the nearby beach.

The veggie shops on the island have an abundance of summer produce including aubergines, tomatoes and peppers – an ideal trio for a Sicilian aubergine stew – caponata Siciliana! For me it’s a dish that screams ‘SUMMER’, plus I love its simplicity and rustic nature. When paired up with some crispy bread, pasta or even couscous, it makes a delicious, light dinner bursting with tonnes of flavour.

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