Gino served up a tasty baked aubergine alla parmigiana on Gino’s Italian Coastal Escape.

The ingredients are: 4-5 aubergines, Salt, 4tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for frying, 4 tins of chopped tomatoes, 2 large bunches of basil, 12 eggs, Plain flour to coat, Sunflower oil for frying, 4 thick slices of Caciocavallo cheese – about 300g, 100g pecorino cheese (or parmesan), bread and green salad to serve.

See Gino’s recipes in his new book titled: Gino’s Italian Adriatic Escape: A taste of Italy from Veneto to Puglia is available from Amazon now