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Asparagus Salad

Asparagus Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Combine oil and lemon juice in a baking dish. Add asparagus and roll until coated.
  3. 3 Grill asparagus on the preheated grill, turning at least once and brushing with remaining oil-lemon juice mixture, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and place back into the baking dish. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4 Combine spinach, Parmesan, and almonds in a large bowl. Add asparagus along with any oil-lemon juice mixture from the dish. Toss to blend and serve immediately.

By Heather Hedstrom

Simple Pasta Salad

Simple Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. 3 Toss cooked pasta with Italian dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes, and green onions in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Mix Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in a small bowl, and gently mix into the salad.
  5. 5 Refrigerate pasta salad until chilled for best results, at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

By Katzen

Seven Layer Salad

Seven Layer Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
  3. 3 To make the salad: Place chopped lettuce in a large glass dish or bowl; top with a layer of red onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower, and bacon.
  4. 4 To make the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and sugar together in a bowl until smooth.
  5. 5 Drizzle dressing over salad and refrigerate until chilled.
  6. 6 Serve and enjoy!

By Leah Mae

Cold Spaghetti Salad

Cold Spaghetti Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; rinse under cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Pour Italian dressing and vinegar over spaghetti; mix well. Add Parmesan cheese, diced tomatoes, onion, pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, and salad seasoning mix; stir until well combined.
  3. 3 Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate, covered, for about 3 hours, or marinate 8 hours to overnight.

By JENNIFER J

Cranberry Apple Pecan Quinoa Salad

Cranberry Apple Pecan Quinoa Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Off heat, fluff quinoa with a fork.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 Drizzle maple syrup dressing over quinoa; stir. Stir in apple, pecans, cranberries, and Parmesan cheese. Return cover to the saucepan; let mixture steam until dressing warms and apples slightly soften, 5 to 10 minutes.

By jrsolger

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  3. 3 Combine pasta, salami, bell peppers, onion, mozzarella balls, and olives in a large bowl. Add salad dressing and toss to coat.
  4. 4 Season pasta salad with dry salad dressing mix and stir to combine.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!

By Trish

Best Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

Best Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mince 3 cloves of garlic and place in a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard; mix well to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice remaining 3 cloves of garlic into quarters and add to hot oil. Cook and stir until brown, then remove garlic from pan. Cook bread cubes in hot flavored oil, turning frequently, until lightly browned; transfer onto a plate and season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Place lettuce in a large bowl. Add dressing, remaining Parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread cubes; toss well to coat.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Karen Weir

Easy Spaghetti Salad

Easy Spaghetti Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk salad dressing, cheese, seeds, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and peppers together until well blended. Stir in cucumber and onion. Pour mixture over spaghetti and toss lightly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Top with tomatoes to serve.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Perfect Pasta Salad

Perfect Pasta Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add pasta, and boil until al dente, about 8 to 12 minutes. Drain well.
  2. 2 Place broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, celery, red onions, yellow peppers, and black olives in a large mixing bowl. Pour Caesar salad dressing over vegetables and stir to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika over the vegetable mixture; stir well. Add cooked pasta and stir to combine.
  3. 3 Serve warm or refrigerate pasta salad until chilled.

By Chrissy

Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Bow Tie Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
  3. 3 Mix cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Gently stir salad dressing and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl until evenly mixed; season to taste with sugar, basil, and salt.
  5. 5 Pour salad dressing mixture over pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
  6. 6 For best results, chill salad in refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to blend.

By Alley

Classic Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the Caesar dressing: Mash anchovy fillets and garlic in a large salad bowl. Add lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, egg yolk, and Worcestershire sauce; whisk until smooth and creamy. Gradually stream in olive oil while whisking constantly. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 To serve: Gently mix romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese into dressing until thoroughly coated.
  4. 4 Top Caesar salad with croutons and enjoy!

By sarahcrites

Rachel's Pizza Pasta Salad

Rachel's Pizza Pasta Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and let cool while you make the dressing.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, sugar, and oregano together in a bowl until well combined; set aside.
  3. 3 Combine pasta, onions, tomatoes, provolone cheese, green bell peppers, pepperoni, and olives in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss until well mixed.

By Rachel Abraham

Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
  3. 3 Transfer drained, cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Mix olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing in a jar with a lid. Seal the jar, and shake until well combined.
  5. 5 Pour dressing over the pasta salad; toss until well coated. Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before serving.

By BONNIES

Greek Yogurt Chicken

Greek Yogurt Chicken

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking pan. Spread Greek yogurt mixture on top of chicken; sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
  4. 4 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes.

By Jules

Easy Spanakopita

Easy Spanakopita

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Mix the spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2 Arrange one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean work surface and brush with melted butter. Cover the remaining phyllo dough with a damp towel. Place a second sheet of phyllo on top and brush with butter, then place a third sheet on top. Cut the buttered phyllo lengthwise into four strips.
  3. 3 Place about 1 tablespoon of the spinach mixture on the bottom of each strip. Take the bottom right corner and fold the dough over the filling to make a triangle. Fold the bottom left corner up to make another triangle. Continue folding until all the dough is folded. Arrange the stuffed triangles, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the triangle with butter. Repeat with the remaining phyllo dough and spinach filling.
  4. 4 Bake spanakopita triangles in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

By SnappySpoons

Spinach and Feta Pita Bake

Spinach and Feta Pita Bake

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread tomato pesto onto one side of each pita bread and place them pesto-side up on a baking sheet. Top with tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese, and Parmesan cheese; drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until pita breads are crisp, about 12 minutes. Cut pitas into quarters to serve.

By Heatherbee

Spanakopita

Spanakopita

4.7

Prep
60 min
Cook
50 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place spinach in a steamer on top of 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and press to remove all water. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until tender, but do not brown. Stir in cooked spinach and continue cooking until all moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 In a large bowl combine feta cheese, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley and cinnamon. Stir in spinach and onion mixture.
  4. 4 Brush the bottom of a 17x11-inch jelly roll pan with butter. Place 1 sheet of dough in the bottom of the pan; brush with butter. Spread spinach and cheese mixture over dough. Continue layering with remaining dough, brushing every other sheet with butter. Tuck edges of dough under. Brush top sheet with butter. Using a sharp knife, score top layer into diamonds.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

By Bea Gassman

Speedy Spanikopita

Speedy Spanikopita

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet lightly with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Saute spinach, green onions, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper until spinach wilts and begins to release its liquid, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine mozzarella, Parmesan, and feta cheeses in a large bowl. Add egg and the spinach mixture and mix thoroughly.
  4. 4 Lay 1 puff pastry sheet on the baking sheet. Trace a wet fingertip around the edge to moisten. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture in the center, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Lay the second sheet of pastry on top and push down the edges to seal. Make two knife slits on top to allow steam to escape. Spray the top with cooking spray.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and slice into sections using a pizza cutter.

By itzatrap

Pastitsio IV

Pastitsio IV

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook garlic, onions and beef until meat is browned; drain fat. Add tomatoes, pepper and oregano. Stir and cook about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Lightly coat a casserole or baking dish with olive oil and spread 1/2 the cooked pasta in it. Add the meat sauce and cover with the remaining pasta.
  5. 5 Melt butter in a saucepan and blend in flour. Slowly add milk, stirring almost to boiling. In a bowl, blend remaining parmesan cheese and egg yolk and slowly add to the milk sauce, stirring constantly.
  6. 6 Pour sauce over macaroni and bake for 30 minutes. Top should be golden and a little crispy.

By B EWhitaker

The Best Greek Salad

The Best Greek Salad

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth and emulsified.
  2. 2 Combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over top; toss to coat.

By Carol Amos

Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb

Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 For the crust: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with foil. Prepare a medium bowl of ice water and set aside.
  2. 2 Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Boil mint leaves for about 10 seconds. Transfer mint leaves to the reserved ice water for 30 seconds. Drain and squeeze dry.
  3. 3 Combine mint with garlic, olive oil, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds until coarsely chopped. Transfer mint mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and set aside.
  4. 4 Combine Dijon mustard and honey in a small bowl and set aside.
  5. 5 Slice 1/2 to 1-inch slits between each rib bone to ensure the meat roasts evenly. Season each rack with salt and black pepper on all sides. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Brown each lamb rack on meat side, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer lamb racks to the foil-lined baking sheet, meat side up.
  6. 6 Brush each rack with reserved mustard-honey mixture. Sprinkle mint-bread crumb mixture evenly over top and sides of each rack, pressing lightly into meat so mixture adheres. Roast in the preheated oven until browned on top and medium-rare in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 to 130 degrees F (52 to 54 degrees C).
  7. 7 Make the vinaigrette: Combine extra-virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a lid. Shake vigorously until emulsified, about 30 seconds.
  8. 8 Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the lamb.

By John Mitzewich

Authentic Greek Moussaka

Authentic Greek Moussaka

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
95 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and place in a colander set in the sink or over a plate. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour so the salt can draw out any bitterness.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, to make bechamel sauce: Heat milk in a saucepan almost to a boil. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until a smooth paste forms. Lower heat and gradually pour in hot milk, whisking constantly until bechamel sauce thickens. Season with salt. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  4. 4 Rinse eggplant slices under cold running water. Squeeze out liquid and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. 5 Whisk egg yolks into the cooled bechamel.
  6. 6 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and cook eggplant slices in batches until each side is lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on a large plate lined with paper towels.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Heat remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook grated onion until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Season with allspice, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  8. 8 Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook until all excess liquid has evaporated and mixture appears dry, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in parsley and remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly, then stir in the egg white.
  9. 9 Arrange a layer of eggplant in the prepared baking dish. Cover eggplant with all of the beef mixture and sprinkle with 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese. Cover with remaining eggplant and sprinkle another 1/3 of Parmesan cheese on top. Pour bechamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the moussaka is set and golden, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from oven and let rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Moussaka

Moussaka

4.7

Prep
45 min
Cook
60 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lay eggplant slices on paper towels; sprinkle lightly with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Warm olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Fry eggplant until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
  3. 3 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in ground beef, onions, and garlic; season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Add parsley, fines herbs, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Pour in tomato sauce and wine; mix well. Simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then stir in beaten egg.
  5. 5 Scald milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. 6 At the same time, melt 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. 7 Whisk flour into butter until smooth. Lower heat; gradually pour in scalded milk, whisking constantly until it thickens. Season béchamel sauce with salt and white pepper.
  8. 8 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  9. 9 Arrange a single layer of eggplant in the prepared baking dish.
  10. 10 Cover eggplant with meat sauce, then sprinkle 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with remaining eggplant and sprinkle another 1/2 cup cheese on top.
  11. 11 Pour béchamel sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Cover with remaining cheese.
  12. 12 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 1 hour.
  13. 13 Let moussaka cool briefly to make it easier to slice. Serve and enjoy!

By PEGGY AYSCUE

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften and onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.
  4. 4 Bring broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into broth; add chicken. Cook until chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until spinach wilts into broth and orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By ReneePaj

A Lot More Than Plain Spinach Pie (Greek Batsaria)

A Lot More Than Plain Spinach Pie (Greek Batsaria)

4.1

Prep
50 min
Cook
60 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x9 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl, then stir in the spinach, leeks, green onions, feta cheese, parsley, dill, spearmint, sugar, milk, and 3/4 cup of olive oil until evenly mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and 1 pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup of olive oil and the water until no lumps remain. Pour 2/3 of the batter into the prepared 9x9 inch pan, and spread out evenly. Spoon the spinach filling over the batter, then spoon the remaining batter overtop. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, butter pieces, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the bottom crust and top has firmed and nicely browned, about 1 hour.

By Gracey

Vegetarian Moussaka

Vegetarian Moussaka

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
95 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt; set aside for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook eggplant and zucchini in hot oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving as much oil as possible in the skillet.
  4. 4 Add more oil to the skillet if needed and let it get hot. Cook potato slices in hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate, again reserving oil in the skillet.
  5. 5 Sauté onion and garlic in reserved oil until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in vinegar, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low; cook until liquid is reduced in volume and thick. Stir in tomatoes, lentils, 1/2 of the juice from lentils, parsley, and oregano. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Layer about 1/3 of the eggplant, 1/3 of the zucchini, 1/2 of the potatoes, and 1/2 of the feta in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour 1/2 of the tomato mixture over vegetables; repeat layering, finishing with a layer of eggplant and zucchini.
  7. 7 Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  8. 8 Meanwhile, make the sauce: Stir milk, flour, and butter for together in a small saucepan; bring to a low boil, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth. Season with nutmeg and black pepper. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes, and stir in beaten egg.
  9. 9 Pour sauce over vegetables and top with Parmesan cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until sauce is bubbly and top is lightly brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Anne Buchanan

Pastitsio

Pastitsio

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. 2 Make the meat sauce: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir gently until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase heat and add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, wine, broth, tomato paste, parsley, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and clove. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile prepare the pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  4. 4 Pour melted butter, 1/4 cup grated cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper over pasta; toss well and cool briefly. Add 2 eggs and toss again; set aside.
  5. 5 Make the béchamel: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cool slightly before stirring in 1 cup grated cheese, beaten egg, and egg yolk. Then stir 1/2 cup of béchamel sauce into meat sauce.
  6. 6 To assemble pastitsio: Arrange pasta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish so that all of the noodles are nicely lined up and are as level as possible for a great visual effect when serving. Spoon meat sauce over pasta; top with remaining béchamel sauce, spreading evenly. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup grated cheese on top.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden brown on top, about 50 minutes.
  8. 8 Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

By ALKHATIB

Parmesan Baskets

Parmesan Baskets

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a silicone mat onto a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place about 2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese onto the prepared baking sheet; gently spread cheese into a circle about 2 inches in diameter. Place and spread more cheese circles onto the baking sheet, spaced at least 1 inch apart.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning. Remove from the oven. Cool on the baking sheet until warm, while still warm, drape cheese wafers over a small bowl or other container to form a basket shape. Cool. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

By TerryWilson

Parmesan Thyme Crisps

Parmesan Thyme Crisps

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine Parmesan cheese and thyme leaves in a bowl. Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Lightly press with your fingers to flatten them into circles 2 inches in diameter.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until slightly browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly on the baking sheets, about 2 minutes. Loosen edges with a spatula and lift off the parchment paper. Transfer to wire racks and let cool completely until firm, about 10 minutes.

By Valerie

Grilled Oyster Mushrooms

Grilled Oyster Mushrooms

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare the grill for medium heat.
  2. 2 Oil grate. Place mushroom caps on the grill. Mushrooms cooked over the grill will cook very fast and become dried out, so move them around the fire for better heat control — don't let them burn! You can let them blacken a little bit on the edges for extra flavor. As edges begin to toast, add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to each mushroom, and let it melt. Serve and eat immediately!

By Allrecipes Member