Eggplant caviar is a wonderful spread to make when eggplant is plentiful in summer. The bruschetta can be served already assembled for a casual occasion. For a more formal gathering, present each diner with an individual ramekin of caviar and a plate of toasted baguette slices to make their own.

Recipe courtesy of Williams-Sonoma. Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Lifestyles Series, “Cooking from the Farmers’ Market”, by Georgeanne Brennan (Time-Life Books, 1999).