Eggplant is one of summer’s superstar ingredients. At its peak from July to October, the vegetable, which belongs to the nightshade family with tomatoes and peppers, is wonderfully versatile. It can ...

For this vegan braciole, jammy planks of tamari-roasted eggplant encase a filling of lentils, walnuts, and spinach and are served in a pool of marinara with vegan ricotta. Isa Chandra Moskowitz, chef ...

This summer staple has a reputation of being bitter, seedy, even greasy at times, but a few small considerations can make it excellent. By Clare de Boer Eggplant is much maligned. It’s known for being ...

Shot to acclaim in 2002 with the opening of the Italian restaurant L'Impero in the Tudor City area of Manhattan. In early 2005 he and several partners parlayed their success at L'Impero into an even ...

Sometimes — and I do stress the word sometimes — I’m in the mood for something a little less over the top when it comes to brunch. I’ve always loved cooking with eggplant. It acts like a sponge, ...

The Turkish eggplant (aka scarlet eggplant, or Ethiopian eggplant, depending on who you ask) has been in the spotlight at my house this week. When a friend brought them from a nearby farmers market, I ...