The definitive guide to preparing this purple vegetable. Cook with the freshest eggplants that are firm and medium-sized with glossy, blemish-free skin. Salting an eggplant gets rid of bitter juices ...

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 -- ...

Because of its sponge-like texture, eggplant is perfect for absorbing spices and seasonings. It provides fiber, potassium, ...

Salting vegetables before cooking them is a great way to draw out water, making for a better texture and more condensed flavor. This step is often done with vegetables with high moisture content, like ...

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 ...

Jim Dixon wrote about food for WW for more than 20 years, but these days most of his time is spent at his olive oil-focused specialty food business Wellspent Market. Jim’s always loved to eat, and he ...

Indulge in the rich, tangy flavors of our Eggplant Caponata, a delightful Mediterranean dish perfect for any meal. This vibrant recipe combines eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, and olives, making it ...

While there are many ways of making ratatouille (pronounced rat-a-TOO-ee), I like to cook the eggplant and zucchini separately to maintain their integrity. This is not a quick dish to make, but it’s ...

Indulge in the flavors of Turkey with this delicious Turkish-inspired stuffed eggplant recipe! Chef Bryan Woolley shares his culinary expertise in creating a savory dish that combines the rich taste ...

Jim Dixon wrote about food for WW for more than 20 years, but these days most of his time is spent at his olive oil-focused specialty food business Wellspent Market. Jim’s always loved to eat, and he ...