aubergine
Miso Aubergine with Tofu, Sesame, and Chili Recipe
A punchy sesame and lime dressing livens up both the aubergine and the crispy tofu in this simple sheet-tray all-in-one meal.
Meet the Senior Citizens Fighting Loneliness with Lunch
“It’s the vibrant community spirit that keeps me coming back. Since my husband passed away, we’ve sold our Chinese takeaway and now that my five kids have grown up, life is a lot quieter.”
Meet the Husband-and-Wife Team Behind Sri Lanka's First Sinhalese-Tamil Cookbook
Conflict between the Sinhalese and Tamils raged in Sri Lanka until 2009. But in the pages of Sri Lanka: The Cookbook, dishes from both ethnic groups—including hoppers, dhal, and tamarind curry—sit side by side.
Ali Nazik (Grilled Lamb Rump with Smoked Eggplant) Recipe
The flavors of grilled lamb and smoked eggplant combine and all we can say is THANK YOU.
Grilled Lamb with Smoky Aubergine Is the Ultimate Turkish Comfort Food
Aubergine + lamb = a match made in flavour heaven.
Makloubeh Recipe
Though it takes a little effort, this gorgeous and classic dish is a real showstopper.
This Turkish Chef Uses a Hairdryer to Supercharge His Grill
“You’ve never heard of the hairdryer trick?” gasps Hus Vedat, head chef at new London Turkish restaurant Yosma.
That Terrifying New Eggplant-Flavored Condom Was a Hoax
Whatever your own opinions on the subject may be, it’s just a simple truth that eggplants are the frothing sexpot of the produce world.
These Sisters Turned Their Grandmother’s House into an Arabic Cookery School
The Beit Sitti or “Grandmother’s house” initiative in Jordan sees local women teach traditional cooking classes to tourists and locals, boosting self-esteem and providing them with an income to support their families.
Scientists Have Created a Plant That Grows ‘Egg and Chips’
The invention is actually a dual-cropping plant that grows both eggplant (that's the "egg") and potatoes (chips—geddit?). Those horticulturalists sure do love their wordplay!
This Week in Food Porn: Milk, Cookies, and Quail
A thumb-saving scrolltopia of the most delicious dinners, dishes, and desserts to be uploaded to Instagram this week.