Mouth-Watering Greek Feast: Delicious Dinner Recipes to Savor

Indulge in the wholesome flavors of Greece with these scrumptious dinner recipes!

Appetizer: Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced small
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
3. Serve with pita bread or as a dip for veggies. Enjoy your delicious Tzatziki sauce!

Main Course: Moussaka

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggplants
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 cup Bechamel Sauce

Directions:

1. Cut the eggplants into 1/2 inch slices and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
3. Add tomato sauce, red wine, salt, pepper, and parsley. Simmer until the liquid has evaporated and the sauce has thickened.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
5. In a greased baking dish, layer eggplant slices, then the meat sauce, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
6. Pour the Bechamel sauce over the top of the eggplant mixture.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Dessert: Baklava

Ingredients:

• 1 pound phyllo dough
• 1 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together walnuts and cinnamon.
3. Brush the bottom of a baking dish with melted butter.
4. Place one layer of phyllo dough in the baking dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat with another five sheets of phyllo.
5. Sprinkle 1/3 of nut mixture on the phyllo layers.
6. Continue layering and brushing with butter and sprinkling with nut mixture until all of the ingredients are used.
7. Cut the baklava into diamond shapes.
8. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Mix honey, water, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the honey is dissolved.
10. Pour the honey syrup over the cooled baklava and allow it to soak in. Serve and enjoy your sweet and crunchy Baklava!

There you have it – three delicious Greek recipes to feast on!

With the fresh vegetables, delectable spices, and mouth-watering sauces, these dishes will transport you to the sun-drenched land of Greece. Get ready to savor the wholesome flavors of this Mediterranean paradise!