Simple, comforting eggplant recipes – Los Angeles Times
Though the rest of the country may get a head start on hearty, comforting cold-weather soups and stews, I love that “summer” produce sticks around longer here in Southern California. Case in point is my latest recipe for Eggplant Bourguignon, which combines the traditional stew’s warming soulfulness with tender summery eggplant.The recipe was inspired by a meal I had at Septime in Paris back in July — stewed eggplant coated in a rich chicken-y brown sauce adorned with tiny mushrooms and strips of cured ham. Ironically, it…