First, slice the eggplants lengthwise in half. Then with a pastry brush, liberally brush each half (on both sides) with the extra virgin olive oil (and I do mean liberally slather it on!). Now with ...

There are a couple of tricks to getting perfectly crispy eggplant in the oven. Salting the eggplant slices. This draws out excess moisture, which prevents the eggplant from getting soggy. Preheating ...

Who says you have to choose between great taste and good health? With our recipe for Baked Eggplant Parmigiana, you can enjoy both! We're sure you'll find yourself making this Italian favorite even ...

Eggplant Parmesan may not top your doctor’s list of good-for-you dishes (nor did eggplant make the list of most nutrient-packed veggies). But! There’s a way to yank this Italian favorite—usually ...

1. Why Salting Eggplant Is Important (And How To Do It Correctly) Salting eggplant is an old-school method that new cooks are apt to forget, but it is important to ensure the ideal baked texture by ...

Eggplant is like a sponge: The more oil you add to the pan, the more fat it sucks up. Coating the eggplant with bread crumbs or batter helps to provide a barrier. Oven-baking instead of frying or ...

Note: Crispy baked eggplant slices are layered with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella for a fun and sophisticated "stacked" presentation of this Italian classic. Panko breadcrumbs are bigger and ...

To make the sauce, stir crumbled feta, yogurt, oregano, water and lemon juice in a small bowl. Chill, covered, in the refrigerator. This may be made up to a week ahead of time. Preheat oven to 450 ...

Heat the oil over medium heat in a 2-3 qt. saucepan. When it shimmers, add the diced onion, stirring occasionally. If you see browning, turn the heat down a little. After 5 minutes, add the garlic, ...

To prepare eggplant: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle olive oil onto a 10-by-15-inch jellyroll pan and brush to coat pan evenly. Combine egg whites and milk in a shallow pie plate. Combine panko ...

Italian dishes are always my favorite and that’s what’s on the menus as we grab a Bite with Belkys. Spread the diced eggplant in a single layer onto paper towels. Generously salt the eggplant and let ...