Nailing the texture and flavor of eggplant can be tough, but these helpful tips and recipes will make it a staple in your dinner rotation.

Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich. Bake the breaded eggplant in a single layer until crispy. Add marinara sauce and a sprig of basil to a large saucepan.

Cover two half-sheet pans with heavy duty aluminum foil (I don’t like scraping off roasty bits of eggplant from a pan ... about 7 minutes (recipe originally said 6 minutes but I went slightly ...

With our recipe for Baked Eggplant Parmigiana, you can enjoy both! We're sure you'll find yourself making this Italian favorite even when you're not thinking about lightening up!

Sprinkle the seasoned bread crumbs over the tomatoes, and bake in the oven for about 7 minutes or until the tomatoes start to crack and the bread crumbs are crisp and toasted. Lay the eggplant ...