Happy Mother’s Day

Skip the restaurant rush this Mother’s Day and serve up something truly special — a heartfelt, home-cooked meal made to comfort and connect.

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Whether you’re cooking for Mum, Gran, or someone who’s been like a mother to you, nothing says “I appreciate you” like a dish that’s rich in flavour and made with love.

This rustic Italian classic — Aubergine Parmigiana — is everything a Mother’s Day meal should be: warm, comforting, and perfect for sharing. Best of all, it goes straight from oven to table, especially when served in a beautiful baking dish that’s as presentable as it is practical.

Baked Aubergine Parmigiana

Serves: 4–6
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 large aubergines, sliced into 1cm thick rounds
  • Olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
  • A pinch of sugar
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 150g grated mozzarella
  • 50g grated Parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
  2. Lightly salt the aubergine slices and let them sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  3. In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add the chopped tomatoes and a pinch of sugar. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir in the basil, season to taste, and set aside.
  4. Lightly brush the aubergine slices with olive oil and grill them in a hot pan until golden on both sides.
  5. In a ceramic baking dish (we love one that’s pretty enough to serve from), begin layering: aubergines, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat until everything is used, finishing with cheese on top.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
  7. Serve hot with crusty bread and a simple green salad.

Made with love — and made to be shared.

However you choose to celebrate, we hope this simple, soul-warming dish brings joy to the table. And if you’re looking for bakeware that’s beautiful enough to go from oven to centrepiece, we’ve got you covered.

Happy Mother’s Day — from all of us at TACC.