Eggplant

Nourish your family with this delicious lamb shank and eggplant stew.

A delightful vegetarian twist on a classic family favourite

These sandwiches are a delicious way to turn your roast vegetables into a proper meal - with some secret goodies! After trying these stuffed Italian-style loaves, you'll never want to go back to normal sandwich bread.

There's nothing quite like a gooey, cheesy vegetable bake. This one is packed with all sorts of goodies, from courgette to eggplant to kūmara - so it's equally nutritious as it is indulgent!

I used to order this curry at a Thai restaurant all the time until I decided to make my own version. It’s the perfect dish for a winter dinner, with the curry paste infusing the duck breast with fiery flavour.

Juicy lamb meatballs are cooked in risoni and passata in this nourishing recipe, which makes a mouth-watering winter meal. Sprinkle with feta and mint to take it to new heights of flavour!

Covered in a layer of delicious cheesiness, these little pies are incredibly moreish! They're packed with eggplant, tomatoes and mushrooms, making for a tasty combination of vegetarian goodness.

This supergreen vegetable curry is made with a simple homemade curry paste, making it incredibly flavoursome and wholesome. Fried eggplant and pearl barley add a delicious dose of sustenance.

These tasty eggplant wedges are the perfect accompaniment for any dish! Covered in flavoursome Greek oregano and lemon, then dipped in garlic Greek yoghurt, it's a delicious side everyone will love.

Give vegetables a starring role at the dinner table with this quick and easy dish. So fresh and colourful, everyone will love the delicious pairing of the sumac eggplant skewers and the zingy chilli tomato salad!

This traditional French dish is given an extra dose of protein in our recipe, topped with a couple of baked eggs. Serve with thick slices of sourdough bread for a delicious and filling dinner.

Vegetarian meals don't get much better than this roasted eggplant curry recipe! Serve this fragrant dish with rice and naan bread for a family meal that's made from scratch - and ready in under an hour

The juicy sweetness of watermelon and raw green beans plus the dark beauty and richness of fried eggplant makes this salad such a tasty dinner or side dish!

Get your 5+ a day with these delightful vege parcels! Combining colourful vegetables with the delicious flavours of feta and sundried tomato pesto, this recipe will be a summertime hit.

It’s Italian for dinner tonight with this beautifully-flavoured chicken and eggplant parmigiana with rosemary roasted kumara. Served with a side of green salad, this makes a well-balanced meal.

This classic and delicious eggplant parmigiana is baked until perfectly browned and tender and is the perfect comforting midweek meal for the whole family to enjoy this winter!

Transport your taste buds and try Nadia Lim's beautifully flavoured roasted eggplant dip that is brilliant enjoyed with loved ones and served with capsicum pieces for dipping.

Try a different type of roast chook with this delicious butterflied Greek chicken recipe. Served with roast Mediterranean vegetables, lemon and crusty bread, this is one meal that's sure to satisfy

For a vegetarian dish that packs a whole lot of punch, you can't go past this Szechuan-style fried eggplant recipe. Serve with sliced chilli and vinegar dressing for a delicious Asian-inspired side dish

Summer's best produce gets a chance to shine with this vegetable tart recipe. Completely cooked on the barbecue, this recipe is just what you need next time you're cooking at the campsite or bach

For a vegetarian dinner that doesn't skimp on flavour, you can't go past this teriyaki baked eggplant recipe. Serve this tender, caramelised eggplant as part of a delicious Japanese-inspired family meal

The salty, savoury sweet mix of this fried eggplant with honey recipe is so very moreish. Also known as berenjenas con miel, this dish is a traditional Spanish tapas that's delicious served as a pre-dinner nibble

This roasted eggplant recipe is the perfect addition to any summer table. Vegetarian and gluten-free, this dish is simply delicious served with an easy pomegranate dressing. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

This is Emma Galloway's take on the Japanese eggplant dish nasu-dengaku, where eggplants are roasted before being slathered in a miso-based paste and grilled to perfection. You'll love this recipe

Who said weeknight meals have to be boring? This ginger and miso eggplant recipe packs a flavour punch, and it's ready in just 30 minutes. Serve with steamed greens for a filling vegetarian dinner

Getting your 5+ a day has never been so delicious! This crispy vegetable bake recipe is easy, tasty and a great way of getting in lots of veges. Serve with a fresh side salad for an easy midweek meal

Sorghum is the new kid on the gluten-free grain block. Try it in this gorgeous vegetarian salad that's spiked with herbs, spices and drizzled with an irresistible pomegranate dressing. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste Magazine

Full of texture and flavour, Nici Wickes' eggplant, green bean and peanut salad recipe is glorious. The elements are cooked separately, then thrown together just before serving. Yum!

Barbecues aren't just for cooking meat! Whip up this eggplant recipe for a tasty vegetarian dish at your next barbie. The lightly spiced chickpea filling and haloumi topping is a winner

The combination of miso and eggplant is irresistible in this recipe. Topping it with cheese gives an extra rich flavour. For a different mix, try courgettes or steamed mussels instead of the eggplant

This delicious roast Mediterranean vegetable salad recipe combines eggplant, zucchini and capsicum with hearty dollops of creamy whipped feta and fresh basil. The perfect side for your next alfresco meal

This colourful, healthy roasted eggplant recipe makes a wonderful vegetarian meal with a fresh garden salad, or enjoy as a delicious side with your favorite meat dish

In this delicious pasta recipe, penne is topped with caponata - a Sicilian specialty of eggplant, tomato, green olives and capers. Finish this wonderful vegetarian dish with plenty of parmesan

Quick and tasty, this flavoursome satay tofu and eggplant stir-fry is packed full of goodness. It can be ready in no time at all for delicious weeknight dinner.

Eggplant...fries?! This recipe sees this meaty vegetable transformed into thick fries, coated in beer batter then fried to perfection. Serve with garlic yoghurt for a delicious vegetarian snack

Put a healthy twist on this traditional Indian coconut-based curry by packing it full of nutritious vegetables. Here, we've swapped the meat for pumpkin and eggplant, creating a flavour-packed vegetarian dinner option.

Winter is perfect for a hearty moussaka, but sometimes you're just not in the mood for all those steps and dishes. This quick recipe has all the key elements and flavours, but without the fuss.

This chorizo and eggplant rigatoni pasta recipe is a simple and scrumptious dish that can be made in minutes!

There are many stories about the origin of this eggplant dish. The one I prefer to believe is that the priests, in their long eggplant-purple robes, fainted with pleasure after eating these garlic and olive oil-infused baked eggplants. I can relate – this dish is definitely swoon material!

The secret to a fabulous baba ganoush (eggplant dip) is to give the eggplants a jolly good charring on the BBQ so that the smokiness pervades the soft flesh. With eggplants in abundance right now and the barbecue in full flight, having a bowl of baba ganoush at the ready means a delicious meal is close at hand.

Miguel Maestre, co-host of Channel 10's The Living Room and ambassador of Stockland’s #AtoZofMmmm, shares this deliciously moreish recipe for harissa lamb and baba ganoush.

This dish takes advantage of summer’s bounty of tomatoes, courgettes, capsicums and eggplants. My dad makes a mean ratatouille, and he’s taught Mum and I that exact quantities aren’t essential. The trick is to take your time sautéing each ingredient and layering them to bake.

‘Tis the season for eggplants! Turn them into these ideal “burgers”, which will satisfy everyone at the party this summer, not just vegetarians. These are a flavour explosion, pure and simple.

A delicious roasted eggplant salad topped with jewel-like pomegranate, olives and mint

Antonio Crisci of Poderi Crisci shares his eggplant recipe for the perfect Italian long lunch. Photography by Todd Eyre.

This chunky substantial dip with exotic notes is a simply sublime marriage with the Sesame, Cumin & Coriander Flatbread by Huntley & Palmers, that will turn you into an aubergine lover after a couple of bites. Roasting them not only makes this an easy dish to prepare but adds wonderful caramel flavours. Grab a box of Flatbreads and an aubergine or two and try it - you won’t be disappointed.

Nourish yourself with this wholesome and delicious walnut and miso filled eggplant with radish salad. A perfectly balanced vegetarian dish full of goodness.

These eggplant parmigiana "meatball" subs are a delicious vegetarian alternative to traditional meatballs. Healthy, wholesome and full of flavour - even meat-lovers will be in food heaven!

Feed the family with this eggplant ma po tofu - tasty, wholesome and full of authentic Asian flavours!

Silky eggplant and crunchy cauliflower topped with spiced minced lamb - delish! This dish is a stand out winner for a quick and easy midweek dinner. And it's great for diabetics.

Sink your fork through a buttery, golden crust to reveal the delicious, hearty centre of this eggplant and mushroom pie. We've added pasta pieces into the filling for extra texture, flavour and comfort!

This vibrant salad uses up the last of the late summer vegetables.

This gorgeous eggplant dip is perfect served with homemade olive oil quinoa crackers. This is a classic recipe by Kate Gibbs, from her new book 'Margaret and Me'.

This vegetable salad is quick and easy to make, but so flavoursome to eat.

Try this comforting chicken & eggplant bake. Keep a batch of the tomato sauce in the fridge for everything from pizza to pasta and delicious bakes like this.

Transport yourself to the streets of India with this meatball dish. With eggplant, beans and tomatoes covered in a curry paste you'll love every hot mouthful.

Take your guests on a trip to Paris with this traditional French appetiser and two delicious dips to choose from.

Vegetarians will love this teriyaki tofu dish stir-fried with vegetables such as mushrooms, eggplant, capsicum

Go Japanese with this simple salmon and vegetable dish. The basic batter is suitable for a variety of seafood (prawns, for example) and vegetables.

This Moroccan spiced couscous and rocket salad is the perfect vegetarian dish for any time of the week. Topped with char-grilled antipasto vegetables and zesty tzatziki, it is a winning meal for the whole family to enjoy.

This classic combination serves as the ideal dish for a family celebration and weeknight dinner used fresh or as leftovers.

Whip up this hearty vegetarian pasta with tomato, eggplant and chilli flakes for some added spice.

This low-carb version of the Italian classic, ricotta and spinach cannelloni, uses eggplant in place of the usual pasta to create a beautiful, flavour and textural experience.

Add a hint of fancy to a social gathering or picnic by unveiling these sourdough sandwiches filled with fresh yabbies, wholesome vegetables and a sharp mustard vinegar mayonnaise.

Golden, crumbled veal is topped with grilled eggplant, a rich tomato sauce and melted, oozy cheese to create this brilliant Italian meat dish.

Give an Italian twist to the classic Australian pie with this filling vegetarian pasta pot pie.

This is a spicy variation on the Asian favourite sang choy bow. Make the mince mixture ahead and assemble just before serving.

Tossed in a fragrant marinade, this glorious barbecued vegetable salad is packed full of char-grilled eggplant, zucchini, asparagus and onions to create a brilliant side dish, perfect to go alongside roasted meat.

Tender, meaty eggplant is tossed in a beautifully salty black bean sauce to create this flavoursome vegetarian dish. Serve it as part of an Asian banquet alongside some of your favourite meat and rice dishes for a real flavour hit!

This wholesome and fragrant vegetable curry can be dished up anytime as a family dinner side, when entertaining guests or as meal in its own right.

This fragrant curry is herbaceous, nutty and spicy - and it can be brought to life in no time.

This vegetarian take on a Russian classic will fill you up with fresh vegetables smothered in spices of paprika, cumin and red chilli.

This vegetarian Middle Eastern dish takes just 10 minutes to create but is packed full of flavour.

A rich beef curry using fresh spices. Don't be put off by the ingredients list - it makes the world of difference to the flavour.

Topped with an oozing, melted cheese topping, this divine eggplant dish is beautiful served spooned up straight from the oven with a fresh side salad.

Calzones are a fabulous way to use up leftovers. Stuff your pizza pocket with cheese and antipasto meats and veggies for a delicious flavour kick!

Discover the perfect finger food for parties with these hearty almond meatballs, served here with a creamy lemon aioli.

This chicken and eggplant provencal dish is ideal served with crusty bread and a simple salad.

You can make this in advance and freeze it for later or divide it into individual takeaway portions to give away. Simply defrost and heat.

Julie Biuso taps into the tantalising textures and flavours of Morocco

Mix up your usual BBQ with these delicious gourmet Italian antipasto skewers - the perfect finger food when entertaining guests.

Prepare this delicious meatloaf for your family any day of the week. Veal mince is layered with char-grilled vegetables and sprinkled with crumbly feta to create the tastiest weeknight dinner.

The delicious savoury filling of marinated vegetables makes this traditional breakfast dish worthy of being eaten any time of day.

The perfect savoury dish for any time of the day - breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Juicy, tender eggplants are baked to perfection and stuffed with a fragrant lamb and rice filling. Serve topped with melted cheese and roasted tomatoes for a real flavour and texture kick!

Packed full of flavour, this Italian eggplant and ricotta pasta dish is easy-to-make and perfect for dinner with the family any night of the week.

Salmon and eggplant make a great team in this quick and easy stir-fry curry. This recipe also works well with any firm-fleshed fish.

It’s time to dig out the slow cooker and make the most of cheaper cuts of meat. Get them chugging away early in the day, so that by dinnertime the house is filled with gorgeous savoury aromas and you’ll have everyone clamouring around.

Whip up this gorgeous vegetarian pasta dish in under 30 minutes and enjoy the of gorgeous, simplistic flavours that work together so perfectly.

Top your thin crispy pizza bases with oozy, melted cheese, char-grilled eggplant and fresh basil leaves to create a brilliant gourmet dish in no time at all.

Eggplant and tarragon create an earthy deep flavour for this dip. Add crunch with radish on the side or serve with olives and grissini.

Bursting with flavour, this fragrant lamb curry is a filling winter warmer. It also freezes well.

This meatless moussaka should be on the ‘to try’ list of everyone, not just vegetarians, because it really is sensational – rich, oily, creamy, filling, tasty and absolutely moreish.

Brown rice takes longer than other rice to cook. Note