Sweet-and-Sour Eggplant Salad.

This article from Food & Wine magazine features a recipe for Sweet-and-Sour Eggplant Salad by renowned cookbook author Claudia Roden. The recipe is inspired by Roden's childhood memories of picnics in Alexandria, Egypt. Roden, who has had a successful career as a cookbook author and cultural historian, has written extensively about Mediterranean cooking, Jewish cuisine, and regional Spanish and Italian cooking. She emphasizes the importance of documenting recipes and cultural foodways, particularly those of Egypt's Jewish community. The article also highlights Roden's meticulous approach to recipe development and her commitment to preserving culinary traditions. The recipe for Sweet-and-Sour Eggplant Salad is included in the article, along with serving suggestions and make-ahead instructions. [Extracted from the article]