Greek
Moussaka
This dish can be assembled in advance then chilled until needed. Allow an extra 15 mins in the oven if cooking from cold. Ingredients 150-175ml/5-6fl oz olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 900g/2lb lean minced lamb 50ml/2 fl oz white wine (a generous splash) 1 x 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes 1 x 5cm/2in piece cinnamon stick handful [...]
Greek-style roast chicken
Ingredients 3 free-range egg whites, lightly beaten 1 tbsp clear honey 1 lemon, juice and zest 2 tbsp cumin seeds ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground allspice salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 x 1.3kg/3lb whole chicken 125ml/4½fl oz olive oil 500g/1lb 2oz salad potatoes such as Anya or Charlotte, parboiled until tender in chicken stock 100g/3½oz [...]
Lamb cannelloni
Ingredients 450g/1lb lamb mince 1 onion, peeled, sliced 1 garlic clove, peeled, crushed 2 tbsp tomato purée 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint 1 red chili, finely chopped 16 x 12cmx16cm/6inx8in lasagne sheets, blanched, drained For the topping 125g/4½oz ricotta 125g/4½oz Greek-style yoghurt 4 free-range eggs freshly grated nutmeg, to taste To serve toasted pitta hummus
Greek lamb with potatoes
Ingredients 4 lamb steaks or 8 chump chops, about 750g/1lb 10oz total weight 2 tsp dried oregano 1 kg/2lb 4oz floury potatoes, such as king edwards, sliced 2 onions, sliced 4 fat cloves garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation method Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Wipe the steaks or chops and sprinkle with salt, freshly ground black pepper [...]
Lamb kebab
Ingredients 300g/10½oz lamb fillet, sliced into 1cm/½in strips ½ onion, grated 3 garlic cloves salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp cayenne pepper 4 tbsp olive oil 4 pitta breads ½ lemon, juice only 4 tbsp Greek yoghurt 1 tsp chopped oregano 3 spring onions, sliced 300g/10½oz lamb fillet, sliced into 1cm/½in strips ½ onion, grated 3 garlic cloves salt and freshly ground black pepper