Trio Plate Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Sampler of pasticcio, moussaka, lamb chop, and gyro meat. Served with tiropita, spanakopeta, dolma & orzo.

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Ingredients

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For the Pasticcio

For the Tiropita, Spanakopita, and Dolma

For the Orzo

Method

Preparation of Pasticcio

1

Cook the Macaroni

Boil the macaroni until al dente, drain, and set aside.

2

Prepare the Meat Sauce

In a skillet, sauté onions until translucent, add ground beef, cook until browned, then add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer.

3

Combine and Bake

Mix cooked macaroni with the meat sauce. In a bowl, whisk eggs and milk, then combine with the macaroni mixture. Pour into a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Preparation of Moussaka

4

Prepare the Vegetables

Fry or bake the eggplant and potato slices until tender.

5

Cook the Meat Filling

Sauté onions until translucent, add ground lamb, cook until browned, then add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer.

6

Layer and Bake

Layer potatoes, eggplants, and the meat mixture in a baking dish. Top with prepared bechamel sauce and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Preparation of Lamb Chops

7

Marinate the Lamb

Mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rub onto lamb chops and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

8

Cook the Lamb Chops

Grill or pan-fry lamb chops over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until desired doneness.

Preparation of Gyro Meat

9

Mix the Ingredients

Combine ground lamb and beef, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.

10

Shape and Cook

Form into patties or logs, and grill or pan-fry until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Preparation of Tiropita, Spanakopita, and Dolma

11

Prepare the Filling

Mix feta cheese and cooked spinach for tiropita and spanakopita filling.

12

Assemble the Pastries

Layer filo pastry with filling and fold to create triangles or rolls. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until golden.

13

Prepare Dolma

Stuff grape leaves with rice mixture and roll tightly. Simmer in a pot with water and lemon juice for 30 minutes.

Preparation of Orzo

14

Cook the Orzo

In a pot, heat olive oil, add orzo, and toast for a few minutes. Add vegetable broth and salt, and simmer until orzo is cooked.

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