It’s still early for traditional eggplant, but the tiny Fairy Tale variety is in full swing at the Greenmarket. Cuteness aside, Fairy Tales are less seedy than their large Italian counterparts ...

Chef Gretchen: I am using the fairy eggplant, which is a petite variety with pale purple and white stripes that is especially velvety when cooked. This recipe works for any kind of eggplant ...