The humble aubergine is so much more than a suggestive emoji. It's actually a surprisingly versatile vegetable, and aubergine recipes have long been underrated as healthy dinner ideas. If you're ...

Imagine silky French sauces tinted with saffron and turmeric, speckled with dark mustard seeds, headily flavored with curry leaves and sometimes enriched with coconut milk instead of cream. Add ...

Aubergine is such a versatile veg and tastes delicious in this moutabal, grilled in a spiced tomato sauce or mixed with pasta, basil and pine nuts Rachel Allen's Aubergine Moutabal. Photo: Tonyn Gavin ...

There are dishes that combine everything that conjures up the perfect flavour and makes food exciting: sweetness, acidity, bitterness and umami - plus a play of different textures and temperatures, ...

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 ...

Aubergines are one of my favourite vegetables. Available locally all year round, these veggies are extremely versatile. They are used in a number of cuisines around the world and take on flavour from ...

The key to unlocking the best flavour of this in-season vegetable is in the preparation. Once you have this down, try these North African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired recipes Rachel ...

A cousin of baba ganoush, this smoky aubergine dip, known as mutabal, is enriched with thick yoghurt and nutty tahini, said Salma Hage. It's creamy and indulgent, and is decoratively topped with olive ...

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Aubergines are affordable and easy to use in different recipes but they are prone to turning brown once exposed to oxygen before and after ripening. Extreme temperatures and damage can also turn the ...