Recipes, common varieties, and what to look for at the market. Despite what the eggplant emoji may suggest, European eggplants centuries ago did actually look like little white chicken eggs ...

There are plenty of tips and tricks for perfecting the dish, but picking the best variety of eggplant is where to start. Tasting Table spoke with Michael Costa, chef at Zaytinya, who revealed the ...

The size of your eggplant will depend on the variety, so it's best to do some research about the specific eggplants you are growing. You can expect them to be ready to harvest in August ...

If you are growing from seed, start your eggplant 8 to 10 weeks before your area is past all danger of frost. Optionally, purchase seedlings from a nursery, but don’t plant them outside until ...

Eggplants aren't exactly America's favorite fruit (yes, they're technically fruits), so if they're not in your regular dinner rotation, it can be hard to find the best eggplants at the store.

Larger eggplants, such as the classic American globe variety, have tougher, more fibrous skins that can sometimes add a bitter note to your dish. When preparing eggplant parmesan with these ...

Look for smaller, brighter-colored eggplants instead. Of course, you can also look for less bitter eggplant varieties like Chinese or Japanese. Even if you end up with an old or seedy vegetable ...