Many eggplant recipes start with slicing or dicing and sauteing in oil. But this approach can add a lot of unnecessary fat to your dish, as porous eggplant flesh absorbs oil like a sponge as it cooks, ...

Growing up, my mom never made anything with eggplant, ever. That means that I did not really cook an eggplant until I was in my mid-20s, after my brother Tom, the chef, made and shared an ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle each eggplant half with about 1 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Place cut side down on a ...

For an entree that might stand in as a burger alternative, thickly slice eggplant into rounds and roast them until browned, then transfer to a flavor-packed vinegar-soy marinade. After roasting the ...

Discover three easy and delicious eggplant recipes including a spicy dip, classic eggplant parmigiana and a simple ...

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 ...

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 ...

Eggplant Parmesan stacks are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish. This recipe features oven baked eggplant slices layered with marinara sauce, melty cheese, and a sprinkle of Parmesan, ...

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, ...