Add a generous dollop of cashew cream for good measure. There’s lots to love about eggplant parmigiana, from the layers of soft baked eggplant, sweet-savoury sugo and bubbly parmesan on top.

In plainer terms, this is the kind of recipe that effortlessly bridges the gap between your weeknight cravings and the allure of fine dining ... fusion of roasted eggplant, vibrant tomatoes ...

A dreamy spoonful of labne cuts through the richness of this Mediterranean-inspired grilled eggplant salad. Serve at your next summer feast, or have the hearty salad for a nourishing midweek dinner.