I didn't actually make the eggplant myself, I gave him a taste while we were out for sushi (since he shouldn't really eat the raw fish at this age) and he ended up really liking it so I ordered more. It was grilled though, so there are probably lots of good recipes for grilled eggplant online! Pickled eggplant is also good, sometimes we have it as part of an antipasto plate when my family has a special dinner (Italian background)