Eggplant is not only a visually stunning vegetable, but also a versatile ingredient that can be transformed into a wide range of dishes. Delicious in everything from hearty mains to delightful dips, ...

IT WAS RATATOUILLE, the southern-French compote of eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, onions and peppers, that taught me the meaning of “umami.” I didn’t know the word as a 10-year-old first encountering ...

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Ratatouille is a classic French dish that capitalizes on fresh summer produce, such as eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes. Sometimes served as a stew, the vegetables are soft (not mushy) and basking in a ...

Ratatouille is the perfect medley of vegetables simmered with one. The perfect side dish to your fish, poultry and meats ...

The moment she set down the dish on the table, I knew she had won. Even before the first bite, it was clear that through time and plenty of olive oil, the sum of my ex-girlfriend's ratatouille — a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover style, travel, food, drink, and all of life's indulgences. When the temperature rises, I tend to avoid heavy dishes. The ...

Summer promises a bounty of sun-kissed vegetables — a cornucopia of tomatoes, peppers, squash and eggplant that beg to be put to use. This is not a problem. The trick is to lean in and rely upon ...