Size is another indicator of ripeness, with most eggplant varieties being ready for harvest once they reach 3 to 5 inches ...

Select the eggplant: There are a wide variety of eggplants, each with their own specialized color, texture, and use. Take a look at your recipe and our visual guide to different eggplants to select ...

With the right recipes, eggplant can be luxurious and easy to prepare. By Allison Jiang Nargisse Benkabbou’s zaalouk.Credit...Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich.

Eggplant parm, baba ghanouj, eggplant curries, eggplant rollatini — it's all so good! Supple, creamy, substantial, rich, porous, eggplant is a gem. I admit, though, eggplant isn't the easiest to work ...

This is a healthier, mess-free version of a dish known as melanzane alla parmigiana in Italian. Eggplant parmesan features layers of breaded eggplant, marinara sauce and copious amounts of stretchy ...

The other big benefit of eggplant is that it's rich in antioxidants, which also support heart health.

Eggplant can last up to five days if it's stored properly. Here's how to do that. There is no shortage of delicious eggplant recipes, so having them on-hand when they’re in season makes sense. In ...

There is no shortage of delicious eggplant recipes, so having them on-hand when they’re in season makes sense. In order to make sure they’re recipe ready, however, it’s important to know exactly how ...