Eggplant Parmesan, one of the classic preparations of southern Italy, is a casserole dish made by slicing eggplant thinly and frying it in olive oil and layering it with a tomato mixture. In this recipe, fried onions and garlic are … Continue reading
Called aubergine in France, eggplant is a member of the nightshade family of vegetables, related to tomato, bell pepper and potato. Originally found growing wild in India, it was cultivated by China in the 5th century BC. Many varieties are … Continue reading