Eggplant. Love it? Hate it? Feelings about this funny-looking vegetable seem to be all over the board. If you love it, you happily gobble up garlicky Baba Ganoush or Caponata; you savor creamy Moussaka or veggie-filled Ratatouille; and you adore eggplant Parmesan. . . But if you’re not a fan, you may object to its ’spongy’ quality, which can even be unappealingly chewy, if not cooked properly. Maybe you’ve even had some that was bitter and you said “Never again!” Some believe this nightshade vegetable (like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers) can increase unhealthy inflammation ...
Marinated Eggplant with Orzo
