10 Excellent Eggplant Recipes You've Been Sleeping On

National Eggplant Day is August 17, and we can’t wait to fête this most unusual vegetable. Technically, this member of the nightshade family isn’t even a veggie —botanically speaking, it’s a berry and very popular in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines alike. It’s mild, chewy flavor works best when stewed, roasted or fried. Here’s some ways you can enjoy the mighty eggplant.

Christine Leone
by Christine Leone