A friend recently became a first-time grandmother, and when we went out to lunch she was exhausted. She had been cooking meals for the new parents, and collapsed into her chair saying she hadn’t ...

Discover the ultimate vegetarian moussaka recipe with roasted eggplant, lentils, and a golden béchamel topping. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s rich, layered, and irresistibly ...

Moussaka is a staple in Greek and Middle Eastern kitchens, traditionally made with layers of eggplant, spiced minced meat, and a creamy béchamel sauce. But this modern vegetarian version brings the ...

I had just pulled my first draft of moussaka, a creamy comforting Greek casserole, out of the oven and set it down on my station in the test kitchen to cool. The smell of roasted lamb, mint, and ...

A friend recently became a first-time grandmother, and when we went out to lunch she was exhausted. She had been cooking meals for the new parents, and collapsed into her chair saying she hadn’t ...

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 7" x 11" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In a large skillet, sauté the ground beef over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, or until crumbly and only ...

It’s that time of year when classic comfort food finds its way to many dinner tables. Moussaka is a layered oven casserole dish and is a perfect dinner choice for a cold winter evening. As with most ...

My favorite color is purple. Have I mentioned that before? Equal amounts of high-energy red and calming, stable blue, it’s a well-balanced, luxurious color. It’s also the color of one of my favorite ...

Another year of unknowns, mask-wearing, vaccines, boosters, fear and hope. Despite all of that, 2021 produced some great food memories. Like nearly everything else this year, these were not the ...