Aubergines

Aubergines have a capacity to absorb other flavours, so are great mixed with tomatoes and spices, cheese or pulses.

The Delia Online Cookery School: Make sure your knives are sharp when preparing the aubergines. Watch our video showing you how to keep them in the best condition, and how to chop onions. Just click the image to play.

Quick Moussaka

If we were talking journalese here this recipe would be called a cut-and-paste job. Everything here is r...

If we were talking journalese here this recipe would be called a cut-and-paste job. Everything here is ready-made, and all we cheats have to do is add in some subtl...

30 minutes - 35 minutes

to cook

Aubergines Amalfitane

This is a recipe I was served first of all in a restaurant in Amalfi many years go. Luckily, I always ha...

This is a recipe I was served first of all in a restaurant in Amalfi many years go. Luckily, I always have a notebook to hand, so this replication is, I think, ever...

40 minutes

to cook

Aubergines Stuffed with Moussaka

Now we can so easily buy fresh ready-minced lamb, making an authentic Greek moussaka is far easier than it ...

Now we can so easily buy fresh ready-minced lamb, making an authentic Greek moussaka is far easier than it used to be. This recipe gives a new twist on the theme by...

25 minutes - 30 minutes

to cook

Baked Aubergines

Aubergines done like this go extremely well with lamb, or they’re good on their own as a lunchtime dish wit...

Aubergines done like this go extremely well with lamb, or they’re good on their own as a lunchtime dish with lots of fresh bread and perhaps a green salad. Vegetari...

30 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Aubergine and Tomato Salad

I am indebted to Chris Payne, who very generously gave me this splendid recipe. If you don't possess a r...

I am indebted to Chris Payne, who very generously gave me this splendid recipe. If you don't possess a ridged grill pan, you could grill the aubergine slices till n...

Vegetarian

Lamb Chops Baked with Aubergines

This one has a decidedly Greek flavour with its hint of cinnamon and oregano. Since both meat and vegeta...

This one has a decidedly Greek flavour with its hint of cinnamon and oregano. Since both meat and vegetables are cooked together, it's an easy dish to prepare – but...

30 minutes

to cook

Moussaka with Aubergines and Ricotta

This recipe is a Greek classic, but the little hint of Italy I've added in the shape of ricotta cheese make...

This recipe is a Greek classic, but the little hint of Italy I've added in the shape of ricotta cheese makes the very best moussaka topping I've tasted. Also, roast...

50 minutes

to cook

Tempura with Prawns

This is designed for beginners, just to get the feel of making tempura and the practice. There are, of c...

This is designed for beginners, just to get the feel of making tempura and the practice. There are, of course, many different types of ingredient that can be used, ...

Tunisian Aubergine Salad

This is my adaptation of an Elizabeth David recipe. I never actually made it from her book, but one of m...

This is my adaptation of an Elizabeth David recipe. I never actually made it from her book, but one of my favourite restaurants, Chez Bruce, in Wandsworth, London, ...

Vegetarian

Vegetarian Moussaka with Ricotta Topping

Yes, it is possible to make an extremely good Greek-style moussaka without meat, and even non-vegetarians w...

Yes, it is possible to make an extremely good Greek-style moussaka without meat, and even non-vegetarians will admit it tastes every bit as good. Serve it with a la...

1 hour

to cook

Vegetarian