Thank you!  I agree that it can be beautiful when kids join in (it can also be messy and frustrating).   I have a grilled ratatouille recipe and you can just grill the aubergine (eggplant) as I did here.  One thing to remember about aubergines is to salt them and leave them to drain for 20 minutes.  It removes the bitter taste.  You can bake/roast them or brown them in olive oil and cook with tomatoes and herbs until tender. 

Good luck.  Keep me posted if you try any of my recipes.