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We never met an eggplant we didn't like, but we know it's been a tougher road for some people. If you've ever referred to eggplant as spongy, slimy or bland, you are doing something wrong -- this amazing member of the nightshade family is probably one of the most versatile ingredients we can think of.
What eggplant does best is soak up the flavors of whatever you cook it with. If you make sure its surroundings are delicious, the eggplant will be delicious as well. It's just that simple. Use that knowledge with these recipes below and finally understand the greatness that is eggplant.
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Italian Turkey and Tomato Basil Eggplant Roll Pasta Bake
Half Baked Harvest
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Chez Panisse Eggplant, Caramelized Onion and Tomato Pasta
Alexandra Cooks
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Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant With A Roasted Garlic Raita
Adventures in Cooking
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Chinese Stuffed Eggplant
The Woks Of Life
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Roasted Garlic Eggplant Lasagna Boats With Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage
Half Baked Harvest
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Eggplant String Bean Stir-fry
The Woks Of Life
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Zucchini & Aubergine Tart
Mimi Thorisson/Manger
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Creamy Eggplant And Caramelized Onion Dip
Minimalist Baker
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Roasted Eggplant with Cilantro-Almond Salsa
Caroline Wright/Food52
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Rustic Eggplant Moussaka
Feasting at Home
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Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
Minimalist Baker
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Egg And Eggplant Sandwich
fiveandspice/Food52
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Sautéed Eggplant With Honey And Thyme
A Spicy Perspective
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Eggplant Parmesan Bites with Marinara Dipping Sauce
Just A Taste
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Yotam Ottolenghi's Sweet Corn Polenta With Eggplant Sauce
James Ransom/Food52
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Eggplant Dip With Yogurt (Borani-e Bademjan)
James Ransom/Food52
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Roasted Kale And Eggplant Tapenade
alasully/Food52
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Eggplant Caviar on Grilled Bread
Alexandra Cooks
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Baked Eggplant Fries With Goat Cheese Dip
Gourmande In The Kitchen
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Grilled Eggplant And Zucchini Salad With Feta, Chickpeas And Mint
Cookin' Canuck
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Burnt Eggplant with Za’atar Flatbread
Alexandra Cooks
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Baked Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
bell'allimento
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Sea Salt and Tomato Vinegar Eggplant Fries
In Sock Monkey Slippers
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