Recipes from Greece

Cooking this selection

Moussaka and souvlaki compare a layered oven dish with directly cooked skewers. For moussaka, prepare eggplant and filling before assembly, removing extra liquid so layers do not slide. For souvlaki, cut pieces evenly and leave enough space for heat to reach all the meat.

Planning the preparation

Start with moussaka for a complete meal because it needs assembly, baking and resting. Finish skewers close to serving. Refrigerate meat while marinating and check the specified temperature; lemon adds flavor rather than replacing cooking. Serve bread and accompaniments separately to preserve texture.

Recipes to start with

• Moussaka
• Chicken souvlaki