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"A lot of my life was spent slicing, dicing, roasting, and frying eggplant—and until Andy mentioned it, I’d never thought to ...
No brining, no salting, no fuss. Just tender (not chewy) and delicious eggplant using a method from chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I love eggplant, whether it’s stir-fried, ...
It’s hard to imagine my late summer kitchen without eggplant. Strolling the farmers markets, I can’t hold back and pile my basket with eggplant in all shapes and sizes — black, thin and footlong; ...
Eggplant is a fabulous staple to keep on hand to make a host of vegetarian entrees and side dishes — as long as you know how to properly prepare it. But it's important to know how to tackle each ...
Ah, eggplants. Tricky, beloved, and often misunderstood ancient fruits of the nightshade family, with culinary roots as deep as their flavor. Long and striped, small and white, short and round -- ...
Dip eggplant in seasoned flour. Cook eggplant in oil 4 to 6 minutes until golden, not done. Place slices in a single layer in a two-quart rectangular baking dish. For sauce: • Oil for cooking • 1 red ...
Eggplant was made for the grill, which isn't surprising since the cuisines that celebrate the meaty vegetable -- in North Africa, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, the Balkans -- also have a ...
Eggplant is at its most delicious when it’s soft. Once you remove any unpleasant bite, it becomes silky, almost creamy, and an above-average absorber of flavor. The beautiful thing is, you can achieve ...