The eggplant is a thing of rare beauty. Its form ranges from blocky and solid as a Botero sculpture to sinuous and flowing as a Modigliani. Its color can be the violet of a particularly magnificent ...

1 (21/4-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash into 1/2-inch chunks. In 18-inch-by-12-inch jelly-roll pan, toss squash, shallots, 1 tablespoon oil, 1⁄8 ...

Wolfert notes that the slower the grilling, the smokier the flavor of the eggplant. When large eggplants are roasted whole, you may notice black juices seeping out of the skin. If this happens, ...