Greek moussaka

Moussaka - the Greek God of Bakes. It’s a sure way to fill the bellies of your friends and family or meal prep for the week while sticking to a tight budget! Enjoy this delicious, cheesy, beefy dish!

Moussaka (Greek Beef and Eggplant Lasagna)

A very traditional Greek Moussaka recipe made with thick layers of eggplant, beef in tomato sauce, topped with béchamel sauce. Comfort food central!

Pastitsio (Greek beef pasta bake)

Greece's answer to Lasagna - Pastitsio! Layers of Greek bucatini tube pasta, cinnamon spiked meat sauce, and a thick layer of cheese sauce.

Zucchini Pastitsio (Mediterranean Baked Beef and Pasta Casserole)

Rich and satisfying, this riff on Vefa Alexiadou's pastitsio is the perfect way to usher in fall.

Giouvetsi / Youvetsi (Greek Beef Stew and Orzo Casserole)

Giouvetsi (or Youvetsi) is a slow-cooked Greek dish made with stewed beef (or lamb) and orzo pasta in a rich and deeply flavored sauce. It's perfect for a cozy Sunday family dinner, or any time you're craving a comforting and delicious meal!

Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)

Juicy Greek Meatballs beautifully flavoured with red onion, fresh parsley, a touch of mint and hint of dried oregano. Serve with pita bread and tzatiki!

Classic, Savory Shepherd's Pie (With Beef and/or Lamb)

Shepherd's pie, the British casserole of minced meat and vegetables topped with buttery mashed potatoes, delivers perfection in every bite. This version features extra-rich and creamy mashed potatoes and a hearty, carrot- and pea-studded meat sauce, made ever so slightly in the style of a classic Italian ragù.

Egyptian Fatta

Egyptian celebrations aren’t complete without this crowd-pleasing dish of toasted pita, fragrant rice, and slow-cooked beef drizzled in a garlic-vinegar sauce.

Lasagne Bolognese

The restaurant I Sodi in NYC by Rita Sodi makes the single greatest lasagne I’ve ever had. It was a lasagne bolognese with lots and lots of

Baked Eggplant with Lamb and Walnut Sauce

A Turkish-inspired dish with a ragu as complex as bolognese that can be made in a fraction of the time. The principal spice blend in the sauce is called janissary spice, the product of Turkish spice blender in Istanbul, but it's easy to replicate at home. Seek out maraş chiles, which are intensely sweet, not that hot, and carry the rich flavors of sun-warmed tomatoes with hints of red bell pepper for the blend. You can find them at Cambridge's Formaggio Kitchen and Oakland's Market Hall foods (b...