You really taste the Parmesan cheese throughout. Believe us, you won't miss frying the eggplant at all. This is so good ...

Panko breadcrumbs are light, flaky and crunchy. They mimic the crisp texture of fried eggplant when baked. No deep-fryer needed. Parmesan cheese. Sharp and nutty, the parmesan cheese in the panko ...

Eggplant is 90% water, so order to avoid a meal with a soggy result, you'll need to know a few tips. Here's what a chef has ...

Eggplant Parmesan is a classic dish served at most Italian restaurants. It's made with eggplant that's thinly sliced, fried, and topped with tomato sauce -- or for a creamier version, use vodka ...

Add sausage and cook until no longer pink; drain ... Place breadcrumbs in another bowl. Slice eggplant around 1/4-inch thick and dip each slice into egg mixture, then into breadcrumbs.

Dip eggplant in eggs, then in bread crumbs. In a deep skillet, heat 1/2 inch of oil to 375 degrees. Fry eggplant in batches ... Sprinkle with more parmesan cheese. Cover and bake until bubbly ...

Below, check out two recipes from her new cookbook, "What Goes with What," for eggplant Parmesan heroes and pumpkin ... to do the work of breading and frying (which is so much labor and so much ...