Although the plump, pear-shaped variety, with its near-black shiny-skinned exterior, is probably the most familiar in Britain, aubergines come in a wide variety of shapes, colours and sizes.

Eggplants are a nutrient-rich food that contains fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They may benefit your overall health, including your heart. Eggplants, also known as aubergines, belong to the ...

I was never the parent to disguise vegetables in food for my kids, but with eggplant a polarizing vegetable to my then-young children, this felt like a victory. “Years later, after some research ...

Cut the aubergines in half lengthways, score their flesh with a small knife, then drizzle over half the quantity of olive oil. Put the aubergines on a baking sheet and bake them in a preheated 200 ...

1/2 kg eggplant 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped garlic 1 tbsp chopped green chillies 4 tbsp basil oil 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped tomatoes 3 tbsp lemon juice ...

Remove the pan from the heat and pass the tomatoes through a food mill or strainer into a bowl. This will yield 240ml of tomato sauce. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4. Rinse the aubergine ...

Donal's aubergine parmigiana is so easy to make and tastes wonderful. It's simpler than a lasagne and lighter, too. The tomato sauce can be doubled and frozen for another easy dinner. Each serving ...