For a long time, eggplant was my white whale of summer produce. It was always delicious when I had it in restaurants, but I struggled to get the texture just right when cooking it at home.

Many cooks are wary of preparing eggplant, which is all too often subject to the misconception that it is a finicky vegetable requiring many steps to cook. But, fear not—it's not as difficult a ...

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

I have to admit, though, everything looked and smelled amazing as it was cooking. The breaded eggplant looked golden and crispy while frying, and the smell of the homemade roasted-red-pepper sauce ...

Add the eggplant, sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa powder, and cook for 5 minutes more, stirring often. Add the thyme, tomato sauce, orange juice, and orange zest, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat ...