In this quiet corner of rural Azerbaijan, we prepare a traditional eggplant caviar spread the way it’s been made for ...

For 1 pound of cooked eggplant, whisk 2 tablespoons miso paste with 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 minced clove garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and pinch of sugar.

Picking out eggplant can be intimidating when there are so many varieties. But learning the many ways to cook this fall gem will give you an endless supply of healthy vegetarian dishes to try.

Stir in fresh basil and parsley. 3) Cook the Herbed Polenta: Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a pot. Gradually whisk in polenta, reduce heat to low. Stir frequently 15–20 minutes until creamy.

When not to salt: If you’re cooking eggplant low and slow, there isn’t much reason to salt your eggplant before cooking it. The flesh will break down slowly either way, so salting it in ...