You can add a shot of honey to balance the flavours start with 1 tablespoon and sweeten to taste On a lazy day when you have time to caramelize the onions until they’re dark and sweet, then cook the ...

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a skillet, saute whole eggplants in 1/4-inch of vegetable oil, turning until brown on all sides. Add more vegetable oil, as necessary. Remove from skillet and place on ...

Though the rest of the country may get a head start on hearty, comforting cold-weather soups and stews, I love that “summer” produce sticks around longer here in Southern California. Case in point is ...

Khoresh bademjan, a Persian eggplant stew, is served alongside basmati rice. It can be prepared using different meats, most often with beef or lamb. The most common variation of this meal includes ...

In “The New Book of Soups,” just published by the Culinary Institute of America (Lebhar-Friedman Books, $35), this recipe explains that cooking curry powder (or other spices and herbs) in fat before ...

Eggplant seems to be my latest infatuation. Whether it’s grilled, roasted or deep-fried, I can’t get enough. Pair eggplant with onions, peppers and tomatoes, and you can’t go wrong. Serve this ...

Eggplant is a fabulous staple to keep on hand to make a host of vegetarian entrees and side dishes — as long as you know how to properly prepare it. But it's important to know how to tackle each ...