Eggplants are a bit like Brussel's Sprouts in that it's a vegetable that tends to polarize people. Although it's one of my favorite vegetables, I know a lot of people don't feel the same way, which is a shame because a well prepared eggplant is ultra rich and creamy with a mild natural sweetness. While they're a fairly versatile veggie, eggplants do need to be cooked thoroughly, otherwise they can be tough and chewy with an unpleasant green flavor. The easiest way to ensure you end up with tender eggplant is to deep fry it, but because of the porous...