Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Sauté sliced eggplants in olive oil until browned. Set aside. In the same pan, cook chopped onions and minced garlic until softened. Add ground lamb or beef and brown. Stir in crushed tomatoes, red wine, and spices. In a separate saucepan, make béchamel sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and egg yolks. In a baking dish, layer eggplants and meat mixture. Top with béchamel sauce. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool before slicing. Serve slices of moussaka warm and enjoy this Greek classic!
In a glass, muddle lime wedges with granulated sugar to release the juice. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour cachaça over the ice and stir well. Sip and enjoy the refreshing taste of the Brazilian Caipirinha! Adjust sugar and lime to suit your taste preferences.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley. Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette dressing and toss to combine. Chill before serving. This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish.
In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan. Let the mixture cool. Grease your hands with butter and roll into small balls. Coat the brigadeiros in chocolate sprinkles. These Brazilian Chocolate Brigadeiros are a delightful sweet treat!
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix cooked chopped spinach with crumbled feta, chopped onions, beaten eggs, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Layer sheets of phyllo dough in a baking dish, brushing each layer with olive oil. Spread the spinach and feta mixture over the phyllo layers. Top with more phyllo layers, brushing each with olive oil. Bake until golden brown. Slice and serve this delicious Greek Spanakopita!
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette dressing and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.