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 ...

If you’re in a certain Mediterranean mood, there’s nothing more marvelous than a great moussaka. With its layers of potato, eggplant, tomatoey lamb sauce, and silky béchamel, Greece’s most famous dish ...

For 68 years, Papa Cristo’s Greek restaurant and shop has helmed a dense stretch of Pico Boulevard in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles. These days, the area is populated with carnicerias, ...

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 ...

Eggplant dip and hummus are classic parts of a mezze spread. Mezze is reflective of Greek culture and a style of eating that is centered around sharing and conversation. The components are mostly ...

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 ...