Roasted Eggplant Caponata

This is a dish that is better made ahead to allow the flavors to marry. It’s perfect for a picnic or as part of a summer buffet and can be the basis for a tasty eggplant and pasta salad. As with many wine country dishes (even those appropriated from other cultures!), there is a mix of sweet and savory flavors happening here. Caponata is a good accompaniment for grilled meats, poultry, and seafood; it’s also terrific spread on grilled bread.