Few dishes capture the essence of comfort food quite like Eggplant Parmesan. With its layers of crispy golden eggplant ...

TIP #1: Always end the last layer with sauce then cheese. TIP #2: Set aside some sauce for serving at the table.Some like a lot of sauce and some don’t, so it’s good to have it available. TIP ...

There are recipes for lasagne, baba ganoush, stuffed eggplants in a coconut dal and a showstopping Palestinian favourite.

Spread 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce over the eggplant. Top with a few mozzarella slices and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of the parmesan. Tear one-third of the basil leaves over the cheese.

That's why I decided to try a few eggplant Parmesan recipes from some of my favorite celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, and Ina Garten. Here's how the three recipes stacked up.

6. Layer the eggplant in a domino-like effect along the left-hand side of the dough, leaving about two inches of space on the side. Coat eggplant with marinara sauce 7. Dabble ricotta along the ...