One of the prettiest sights of summer ? The piles of glossy purple eggplant at their peak of flavor and freshness, overflowing in bins at farmers' markets and grocery stores . This warm-weather sight means that now is the perfect time to cook dishes that let eggplant shine, and eggplant Parmesan is a classic choice.

But somehow, most recipes for eggplant Parm seem a little too heavy or a little complicated for this time of year, but that doesn't have to be the case. Leave it to Lidia Bastianich to come to the rescue. If you've ever watched the lengendary Italian-American chef and television host in action, you know she doesn't mess around when it comes to cooking real Italian food. And when it comes to classic dishes like eggplant Parmesan, she'll be the first to tell you: In It

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