Whether it's grilled, sautéed, or stewed, eggplant is the perfect canvas for incredible flavors. Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a fruit in the nightshade family. Other edible nightshades ...

The most common eggplants (and the most easily found in grocery stores) are the giant globe variety. But there's a whole world of eggplant out there, including a chubby round Thai variety; a smaller, ...

Eggplants, also known as aubergines , brinjal or baingan, is typically used as a vegetable in cooking in several cuisines. It is nutritionally low in macronutrient and micronutrient content. However, ...

The eggplant is a thing of rare beauty. Its form ranges from blocky and solid as a Botero sculpture to sinuous and flowing as a Modigliani. Its color can be the violet of a particularly magnificent ...

Love eggplant, but don't want to fry it? Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst brings host Robin Young three dishes that use roasted eggplant for maximum flavor. Eggplant, also called aubergine, garden ...

In the olden days, when we used to order takeout over the telephone, my aunt always told the restaurant to please deliver to apartment “1E, as in eggplant.” And ever since then the bulbous purple ...

Eggplant is not only a visually stunning vegetable, but also a versatile ingredient that can be transformed into a wide range of dishes. Delicious in everything from hearty mains to delightful dips, ...