I like to toss eggplants into the fire to char the skin and then turn them into baba ganoush or hatzillim. I also char (burn) peppers the same way. After chairing, toss in a paper bag for about 10 min and the skin comes right off, slice into strips, add chopped garlic, olive oil and vinegar, S&P, and there you are. Great as a salad or with grilled Italian sausage for sausage and peppers sandwiches.