Youse guys wanna another Greek recipe tomorrow?

[MrScorpio]

I love it greek

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. sure

[LoZoccolo]

2. Locking.

No sex threads.

[Mara Steele]

3. Would love one, MrScorpio

Whatchya thinkin' of?

[supernova]

4. MMMmmm.... Greek

my favorite pastry is baklava. :9

I wanna know how to make stuffed grape leaves. :9

[Magrittes Pipe]

5. Greek is extra.

Anything else, $150.

[MrScorpio]

6. Can't make it to the Olympics

Really missing Greektown back home in Motown.

This is the next best thing. Make your own

[supernova]

7. All kinds of Greek restaurants here

Influx of immigrants in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. :D

I can't wait for the greek festivals in the fall, either. :9

[MuseRider]

8. I must have missed the

first one. Greek is one of my most favorite! I am going to go find the first recipe. Thanks.

[MrScorpio]

9. Connecting links are in the posts

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x1480754

[MuseRider]

10. OMG

you are a doll! I have a Greek cookbook but I was never able to figure out how they made the meat for Gyros(they just used roast lamb or beef). That is all??? I'm gonna be real busy cooking now, my family loves Gyros. Thanks. We have no Greek restaurants here.

[papau]

13. Add herbs - after "scraping" the herbs are mixed in and then the mess

tied together to reform

Then it is cooked on the spit.

There is an Eastern Greek (Syrian/Leb/Turkey) variation that is more like a meatloaf (and indeed the name changes).

[Ilsa]

11. Serve it up!

I have to drive over 100 miles to get Greek food..

[madmax]

12. Yes Please!!

Tiropita sp? Phyllo dough triangles stuffed with feta cheese and spinach. Ummmmmm Yummmmmmy :bounce:

[supernova]

14. Spanikopita?

phyllo filled with cheese and spinach. Yum! :D

[solinvictus]

15. Pastitsio

This is a Greek macaroni beef or lamb casserole.
Pastitsio is a prime example that comfort food exists in every culture. Pasta, cheese and a subtly sweet tomato-lamb sauce give this dish its signature flavor.

1 1/2 cups macaroni pasta, cooked according to package directions
6 tablespoons butter, divided use
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced or ready-cut tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 large eggs, divided
1/3 cup soft bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
white sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened, stirring frequently. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted; cover and remove from the heat.
filling: In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add lamb, onion and garlic and cook until browned, stirring occasionally; drain. Stir in oregano, salt, cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. Combine reserved tomato liquid with tomato paste and stir into lamb mixture. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes; stir in tomatoes, continue to cook until heated thoroughly, then set aside.
Combine 1 egg yolk and about one fourth of white sauce in a mixing bowl; set aside. Grease a 9-inch square dish; set aside.
Beat remaining egg white and eggs with remaining white sauce; gently stir in cooked macaroni. Spread half into prepared dish. Spoon lamb mixture on top; top with remaining macaroni mixture. Drizzle the egg yolk/white sauce mixture on top.
Melt remaining tablespoon of butter in a small bowl in the microwave. Stir in soft bread crumbs and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle over top of casserole.
Bake for 45 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325°F (160°C) and bake an additional 15 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 servings.

It's really great cold and leftover as well, cut into dense squares.
From http://www.cooksrecipes.com/lamb/lamb_pastitsio_recipe....

[papau]

16. God - that is good!

:-)