Broiled Asparagus With Fried Egg and Gorgonzola

Inspired by classic asparagus alla Milanese, this easy dish features asparagus that's been blistered in the broiler for an intense, woodsy flavor. On top are pieces of sweet and creamy gorgonzola cheese, which gently melt from the heat from the asparagus, a fried egg, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and toasted bread crumbs for a light, crunchy texture.

Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan)

Sweet, silky, and absolutely delicious, this breading-free version of eggplant parm made in Italy is well worth trying, especially in late summer when eggplant (and tomatoes!) are at their best.

Asparagus with Bacon-Hazelnut Vinaigrette and Slow-Cooked Egg

[Photograph: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Note: This recipe requires the use of a temperature-controlled water bath like the Sous-Vide Supreme or an equivalent....

Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce and Pan-Fried Eggplant

At its base, this is just a simple spaghetti and tomato sauce recipe—a satisfying classic for sure, but not exactly the most exciting dinner of the week. But if you add a handful of crispy slices of pan-fried eggplants on top, along with a shower of parmesan cheese, and you have a meal with a variety of textures and some real heft.

Kimchi and Asparagus Stir-Fry With Spam and Fried Egg

Inspired by Italian asparagus alla Milanese, this Korean-flavored version takes quite a few liberties. The asparagus is slivered thinly and stir-fried with kimchi and spam, then topped with a fried egg, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and finished with finely grated Spanish chorizo.

Swordfish Milanese

One of The Greatest Ways to Cook Swordfish Today we make a fast and easy Swordfish Milanese with lemon asparagus and spicy caper cherry pepper brown butter.

Sautéed Asparagus

Sautéed whole asparagus spears don't get as much play as blanched and grilled do, but they should. When done right, they have a deep, woodsy flavor that's hard to beat. Plus, it's easy to do. Here, they're served with a bright, herbal caraway-yogurt sauce.

Lemony Pasta With Asparagus and Bacon

A cheaper, quicker, and easier version of the already super cheap, quick, and easy carbonara.

Gemelli with Asparagus, Ricotta, Arugula, and Lemon Zest

Where's the water? Check out the science behind this cooking method here. Note: Use a high quality ricotta cheese for this recipe. Check the ingredients label—it should contain nothing but milk, salt, and an acid or starter enzyme. Avoid any...

All-American Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant is briefly cooked in a microwave to purge any liquid, resulting in perfectly fried eggplant. It's then layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.