“Who doesn’t love eggplant Parmesan? But all that breading, frying and layering can be a lot on a weeknight," says the author of the 'Start Here' cookbook Sabrina Weiss is the Editorial ...

The distinct layers of breaded eggplant, rich tomato sauce and melted cheeses are what make this version great (and, frankly, easy to make ... and half of the Parmesan, and then basil leaves.

To prepare eggplant: Cut eggplants crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Whisk egg whites with water in a shallow dish until frothy. Combine breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan, salt and pepper in ...

In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk. Place breadcrumbs in another bowl. Slice eggplant around 1/4-inch thick and dip each slice into egg mixture, then into breadcrumbs.

Food seems to be more expensive than ever. But it's still possible (and even easy) to make nourishing and delicious recipes on a budget, and I'm going to tell you how.