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 -- ...

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 ...

If you like to buy locally grown produce, you should know that eggplant season here in Southern California runs from July through September. And If you’re as much of an eggplant fan as I am, you ...

Eggplant's meaty texture means it can be sauteed, roasted, steamed, fried, baked and made into salads, fries, dips, gratins, curries, casseroles... How To Cook Eggplant: Recipes, Common Varieties And ...

Kids love pizza. Obviously. Here's a veggie-filled rendition you can feel good about serving your little ones — and big ones, too. My Mini Eggplant Pizzas are packed with loads of cheesy flavor and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This tender roasted eggplant is filled with a hearty mixture of couscous, seasoned vegetables, and ground ...

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, ...

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 ...

The eggplant is a far more difficult read, giving few, if any, clues on how to get acquainted. What lies beneath that beguiling exterior, anyway? It is not obvious, an understandable source of ...

Love eggplant, but don't want to fry it? Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst brings host Robin Young three dishes that use roasted eggplant for maximum flavor. Eggplant, also called aubergine, garden ...