I don't know if you have ever been to Greece,but i can bring to you some specialties from Greek cuisine..In Greece they eat generally well being Mediterranean cuisine , the restaurants and taverns prepare food on the spot. Here is the recipe of classic Moussaka for those who want to sample the culinary delights :
MOUSSAKA
This is a basic easy recipe I Moussaka is a casserole made by layering eggplant with a spiced meat filling then topping it off with a creamy bechamel sauce that is baked to golden perfection.This eggplant version is the traditional rendition, however you can also layer in potatoes, zucchini, or whatever vegetables you prefer
Ingredients
3-4 eggplants, about 4 lbs. total
1 lb. potatoes
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef (or lamb)
2 large onions, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1 cup tomato puree (or crushed tomatoes)
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups plain breadcrumbs
In these hot summer days sometimes we find difficult what to prepare for launch.But don't worry ,when i went to visit Italy i proved pasta salad and also rice salad.I found them do delicious and easy to prepare.Here are the 2 recipes
RICE SALAD
ingredients
Garlic Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
3 cups cooked, slightly warm basmati rice*
1 cup chopped red, green and/or orange sweet pepper
1 6 - ounce jar quartered marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons drained capers
Organic mixed salad greens, torn romaine
Fresh basil leaves
This is without a doubt the best lasagna ever .The classic recipe so simple ,easy and so delicious and so outstanding.Try this recipe and i bet that all you will love the lasagna.;):)
Ingredients (serving 12)
1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
1⁄2 lb Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1⁄2-2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes , undrained and chopped (or canned chopped tomatoes)
