Roasted Eggplant Involtini {Vegan}

Involtini is an Italian word that refers to little "bundles" that feature some sort of filling wrapped in an outer laye…

Penne with a Spicy Eggplant and Mushroom Tomato Sauce

I'm still recovering after spending much of the summer in and out of the hospital. I am delighted to finally be home and have…

Spicy Braised Eggplant with Everyday Okra

When I cooked these dishes a few weeks ago and posted a photo on Instagram , I mentioned that I love cooking from Madhur Jaffrey’…

Eggplant Crostini

When seasonal dishes collide with beautiful presentation, the combination gets my attention every time. In Simple Fare: Spring an…

Tacos with Roasted Vegetables in Cascabel Chile Oil with Homemade Queso Fresco, Guajillo Tortillas, and Salsa de Arbol

I do not ever get tired of tacos. It’s not possible. There are infinite combinations when you consider types of tortillas, fillin…

Eggplant, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Stacks

A few months ago I came to the realization that I only like fried eggplant. Well, that's partially true because I also like C…

Summer Vegetable Tartlets with Parmesan Cream

I received a review copy of Anne-Sophie Pic’s newest book, Scook: The Complete Cookery Course . It’s a big, beautiful cookbook th…

Southern-Style Pinto Beans with Rice and Fried Eggplant

Simmered in a rich, zesty and tangy spiced sun-dried tomato sauce seasoned with a little liquid hickory smoke, these pinto beans …