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Eggplant

There are as many ways to cook eggplants as there are days of summer. Try a few of the easy recipes here to get started.

How to Brine Eggplant
Brining eggplant helps it keep its shape when you cook it. See how with this quick tip.

Crispy Eggplant Sticks
These Crispy Eggplant Sticks are inspired from the ones served at Galatoire's in New Orleans.

Baked Eggplant
See how to bake up eggplant so it's wonderfully tender and keeps its shape.

Marinated Eggplant
This marinated eggplant is part eggplant pickle and part eggplant spread - bright and delicious, but perfect spread on simple toasts or fresh bread.

Eggplant Tomato Basil Salad
Top eggplant with chopped ripe tomato and basil for a pretty and hearty summer salad or first course.

Oven-Fried Eggplant Sticks
Try this easy, low-fat version of fried eggplant sticks, breaded and baked.

Grilled Eggplant Dip
Eggplant, garlic, and mint make a fresh, easy dip for summer.

Perfect Grilled Eggplant
Eggplant is delicious on the grill. See how easy it is to make perfectly grilled eggplant with this great recipe.

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