The dish more people probably associate with Sicily than any other is caponata, a (generally) eggplanty delight that has now spread throughout the Peninsula, much in the manner of cotoletta alla milanese. Eggplant is a cold-sensitive vegetable that requires a long warm season for best yields.

Eggplant is delicious hot or cold and can be enjoyed marinated, stuffed, roasted, grilled, fried, in a casserole, in stews, or on brochettes. Sliced eggplant absorbs oil like a sponge, but a good bread crumb or batter coating will help, and make sure the oil is preheated. Complementary spices include allspice, basil, bay leaves, garlic, chile powder, oregano, sage, thyme, marjoram, and parsley. It’s a natural combined with tomatoes and onions, as in the popular dish Ratatouille.

Chili prawn is a one-dish meal. These prawns are coated with a spicy sweet and sour sauce. Chili Prawns do come cheap nowadays. Prawns are marinated in lime, onion, and garlic and then quickly grilled. The chili prawn is a wonderful addition to an outdoor meal. Prawn is also means that seafood is a popular staple in the meals of NewYork people.

Theres nothing like Garlic Chile Marinade to perk up your friends at the next pool party. Served cold, this healthy recipe will be a huge hit!

The weather is changing. Finally, the outdoor season is in sight and if you’re like me, there will be all sorts of parties to attend. The pool is calling, kids will soon be out of school and I’m looking great in my new swim trucks! Well, not really, but I do have some new swim trunks.