I've tried eggplant a few times, but I never really know what to do with it. By the time I get around to using it, it's past its prime, bitter and has a spongy texture. When someone gave me several eggplant last week, I was determined to put them to use. I roasted some and made baba ganoush. (A dip similar to hummus but with eggplant instead of chickpeas.) Then I started slicing, grilling and layering eggplant and zucchini for a casserole. Even after making these, I had eggplant left to use. As my recipe search continued I came across several weird recipes featuring eggplant.
