Lidia Mattichio Bastianich is one of the best-loved chefs on public television, a best-selling cookbook author, restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. Her current ...

It’s hard to imagine my late summer kitchen without eggplant. Strolling the farmers markets, I can’t hold back and pile my basket with eggplant in all shapes and sizes — black, thin and footlong; ...

With the right recipes, eggplant can be luxurious and easy to prepare. By Allison Jiang Nargisse Benkabbou’s zaalouk.Credit...Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich.

Start by cutting the eggplants in half and scraping out the center seeds. Lay on a sheet tray and brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven at 400 F for about 20 minutes ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Following a successful run during NYC Restaurant Week, Max’s Es-Ca in Dongan Hills is extending its special menu offerings through Aug. 31, giving diners more opportunities to ...

A healthy lifestyle isn’t just about avoiding illness. It’s about actively supporting your body so it can thrive. When it comes to taking care of your health, the little things you do every day can ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – OpenTable is out with a list of the 100 best hotel restaurants by state, and one that features an exquisite Italian menu in Northeast Ohio is on it: Il Venetian. Il Venetian was the ...

Lidia Mattichio Bastianich is one of the best-loved chefs on public television, a best-selling cookbook author, restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. Her current ...

Thinly slice the eggplants lengthwise into 1/8-inch pieces. Arrange on a rack set on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes (the salt will draw out the moisture). Preheat ...

First things first, says Lidia Bastianich. Before I can even get the first question out of my mouth when I call her to talk about one of my favorite Italian dishes, she wants to make sure I know ...