Heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until golden and tender. Be careful not to crowd the pan, ...

Whether it's grilled, sautéed, or stewed, eggplant is the perfect canvas for incredible flavors. Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a fruit in the nightshade family. Other edible nightshades ...

From eggplant Parm to shepherd's pie to baba ghanoush, freezing eggplant can be a time- and dinner-saver. (But only if you freeze it right!) Can you freeze eggplant? You sure can! The tasty and ...

With the right recipes, eggplant can be luxurious and easy to prepare. By Allison Jiang Nargisse Benkabbou’s zaalouk.Credit...Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich.

Things are winding down at my local farmers market. Gone are the tomatoes and tender lettuce greens, the fragrant basil and sweet corn. But just last week I saw a pile of purple and white streaked ...

Select the eggplant: There are a wide variety of eggplants, each with their own specialized color, texture, and use. Take a look at your recipe and our visual guide to different eggplants to select ...

1. Set a colander over a bowl. Set out several layers of paper towels to drain the eggplant. Have on hand 1 large platter and 2 rimmed baking sheets, each fitted with a metal rack. 2. Cut the ...

One of the standards for being a nekuchera, the Ladino word for an excellent Sephardic cook, is having the knowledge and ability to prepare good eggplant. There are so many traditional eggplant ...