Nightshades

Roast 425°F, 20-25 min. Broil for charred skin.

Roasting brings out sweetness and makes it easy to peel the charred skin. The flavor transformation from raw to roasted ...

Dry-char in cast iron med-high, turn until blistered all over.

Stovetop char is faster and gives you more control. Direct flame contact blisters the skin perfectly.

Roast sliced 425°F, 20-25 min with light brush of oil.

Eggplant is an oil sponge on stovetop — very hard to cook evenly without getting greasy. Oven with minimal oil is far mo...

Roast halved 400°F, 25-30 min. Slow-roast 275°F, 2 hrs.

Oven concentrates flavor by evaporating water. Slow-roasted tomatoes are intensely sweet and complex.

Sauté med-high 5-7 min.

Same as zucchini — water-rich, needs quick cook to preserve texture.

Sauté med-high 5-7 min.

Water-rich — quick stovetop cook retains texture. Oven releases too much moisture and can make it mushy.