9 sicilian sweet and sour for Recipes

eggplant (preferably small but not asian ), coarse sea salt (preferably sicilian), olive oil, garlic cloves (from 2 heads), chopped, tomato paste (preferably from a tube), whole italian tomatoes, finely chopped and juice reserved, celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, onion, chopped, red or yellow bell pepper , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, green sicilian olives (6 oz), pitted and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, drained bottled capers, rinsed, red-wine vinegar, sugar, black pepper, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh basil

olive oil, onion, cut into chunks, tuna steaks, red wine vinegar, sugar

red bell peppers, seeded and cut into thick strips (3/4 x 4 ), extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, toasted, raisins (golden preferred , but use what you have), plumped in warm water, drained., garlic, finely minced, white wine vinegar, salt to taste

swordfish steaks (about 1/2 inch thick ), all-purpose flour, divided, olive oil, divided, chopped onion, capers, raisins, bottled clam juice, dry white wine, tomato paste, water, chopped kalamata olives, red wine vinegar, sugar, chopped fresh parsley

chicken, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, celery heart, chopped and some celery leaves, currants, soaked and drained, sugar, red wine vinegar, sicilian olives (the green variety), whole with pits, capers, rinsed, salt and freshly ground black pepper, blanched almonds, lightly toasted, fennel fronds, for garnish, orange wedges, for garnish, pepperoncini, for garnish

pumpkin or 2 lbs butternut squash or 2 lbs banana squash, salt and pepper, brown vegetable stock, onions, thin sliced, sugar, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh mint or 1/2 cup parsley

extra-virgin olive oil, cipollini onions, peeled, fennel, trimmed, cored and diced, sugar, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, white wine vinegar, garlic, minced, assorted small heirloom tomatoes, fresh oregano, leaves stripped and chopped, brine-packed capers , plus 1 tbsp brine, pine nuts, zest and juice of 1 lemon, fresh parsley, chopped, sea salt and freshly ground pepper, swordfish steaks (about 1 1/4 inches thick ), extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling