This easy moussaka recipe may just be the ultimate winter warming meal. Fragrant lamb mince makes up the base of this Greek recipe, with a good pinch of aromatic spices, juicy tomato and a generous serving of eggplant for a hearty bite. Topped with lashings of velvety-smooth cheese bechamel sauce and baked to crisp perfection, we're pretty sure this recipe will be one of your new staples. You’ll need a 10-cup capacity, 27cm square baking dish.
It's all Greek to us: 57 of our favourite Hellenic recipes
Get your Greek on with some of our favourite recipes from the cradle of western civilisation.
Revani (Greek semolina cake)
“This recipe is three generations old, and comes from my great-grandmother, Yiayia Vasiliki.” – Helena Moursellas
Kakavia (Greek fisherman's soup)
"This Greek soup is usually made on the islands with the catch of the day." – Helena Moursellas
Calamari with ouzo mayo and oregano salt
Many seaside Greek restaurants have this on their menus. It's time to bring that flavour home!
White tarama (caviar dip)
Chef and writer Helena Moursellas has been dreaming of the Greek Islands - her homeland. This white tamara dip brings her right back and reminds her of her island life.
Toffee apple and cinnamon clafoutis
Emma Knowles plays with a Greek dessert staple, incorporating classic pie flavours for a modern fusion treat.
Eggplant papoutsakia (stuffed eggplant)
"Papoutsakia means ‘little shoes’, and is similar to a moussaka." – Helena Moursellas.
Fava dip with pickled red onions and caperberries
Fava dip is one of Helena Moursellas' fava-rite Greek sides!
Wrap up the week with our lamb souvlaki with basil tzatziki
Basil is a surprising hit in our tzatziki recipe, pairing beautifully in this lamb souvlaki dish. Begin this recipe the night before.
Chicken souvlaki with tzatziki
Get the taste of Greece at home in under 10 minutes with this chicken souvlaki recipe served with classic tzatziki.
Beef and rigatoni pastitsio with kefalotiri
This classic Greek pie is a favourite for a reason. Nothing beats a cheesy, meaty, pasta-filled pie.
Limeni-style grilled octopus with lemon, oregano and olive oil
Rick Stein puts produce at the forefront with this Limeni-style grilled octopus – a perfect starter for alfresco entertaining.
Mastiha honey and lemon spritz
Combat the summer haze with this refreshing honey and lemon spritz.
Barbecue prawn souva, yoghurt and cucumber
Everyone’s favourite Greek takeaway food gets the George Calombaris treatment. Barbecue prawn souva, yoghurt and cucumber
George Calombaris' carrot tzatziki
"This dip is made with some pretty simple ingredients, but it is so important to roast your garlic before you use it. Roasting removes the astringent flavour that can be a little overpowering. There is nothing worse than going out for meal and tasting it again the next day, if you know what I mean." George Calombaris