Best Greek Moussaka - my Dad's 5 Secret Recipe | Christine Cushing

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • When you talk about family heirloom recipes, this is probably my family's most cherished and favourite. My dad made the best moussaka I've ever tasted, period. Here are his top 5 secrets with my added small tweaks. You can find the full bechamel video below in my last episode. FULL RECIPE BELOW.
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    RECIPE: MOUSSAKA
    Sauce
    2 Tbsp. olive oil (30 ml)
    1 large onion, chopped
    2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    2 lbs lean ground beef (950 gm)
    1 jar of cc sauce or 28 oz. Can plum tomatoes
    1 Tbsp. tomato paste (15 ml)
    1tsp. Greek dried oregano (5 ml)
    2 bay leaves
    3 sprigs fresh thyme
    4 cloves
    1 cinnamon stick
    ¼ tsp. ground cayenne
    2 japanese eggplant, thinly sliced
    3 zucchini, thinly sliced on bias
    2 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
    cayenne pepper to taste
    salt and pepper dried oregano to taste
    olive oil for baking
    Bechamel sauce
    1/3 cup butter (80 ml)
    1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp. flour (95 ml)
    4 cups milk (1 L)
    salt and pepper
    grated nutmeg to taste
    ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (50 ml)
    2 egg yolks lightly beaten
    Sauce
    In a large skillet, brown meat in olive oil, as per video, until evenly browned. Add onion and sweat until soft and lastly, add garlic and saute for another two minutes. Add remaining ingredients for sauce and stir well. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
    Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 D. Brush a large baking sheet with olive and arrange potato slices also brushed with oil. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and cayenne. Bake potatoes until golden brown and tender at 375 D for about 14-16 minutes.
    Repeat with eggplant and zucchini baked in oven at 375 D .
    Bechamel
    Melt butter in a medium saucepan and add flour. Cook over medium heat until blended. Remove from heat and gradually add cold milk, stirring continuously. Keep stirring over medium heat until sauce comes to a boil. Add the salt, pepper and grated nutmeg.
    Remove from heat and whisk in beaten egg yolks Add grated cheese.
    To assemble
    Preheat oven to 350 D. F.
    Brush a baking dish ( 14x 10 “) with oil. Arrange potatoes in bottom of dish topped with half of the meat sauce. Arrange eggplant and zucchini on top and top with remaining meat sauce. Pour Bechamel sauce over vegetables , spreading evenly.
    Bake for about 40 min. minutes or until Bechamel is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for about 30 minutes before serving.
    Serves 8
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 469

  • @maryfraenkel8282
    @maryfraenkel8282 Місяць тому +3

    I know this is an older video, but I just have to say that this is the best moussaka I've ever made, or eaten. I have large family with five kids, and it's hard to find dinners that everyone likes. This is one of them, which makes the work of it totally worth it. Thank you!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  Місяць тому

      That is awesome!. We also love it in our house. My dad would have been very happy to hear it.

  • @lilleebellia8588
    @lilleebellia8588 2 роки тому +10

    I used this recipe in a moussaka cook-off and I WON - this recipe is great!!!

  • @aidaacevedo1476
    @aidaacevedo1476 4 роки тому +6

    To this day it is the only authentic recipe with less fat for Moussaka that I have seen ... thank you so much for sharing your grandfather's secrets!

  • @georgepagakis9854
    @georgepagakis9854 4 роки тому +10

    I always found you to be a very straight forward chef who says and does it your way. I loved watching you on CTV back in the days and I am so happy that you are sharing some real amazing Greek family recopies. This is better then my moms. SHHHH!!! keep up the great work, !!!!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому +4

      Oh I would never mess with mamma ! Are you kidding me ? Thanks so much

  • @andrewkettle7125
    @andrewkettle7125 4 роки тому +8

    This is the best! I've made it 4 times and the whole family loves it. And I'm getting better at trashing the kitchen a little less each time! Takes me back to a wonderful Greek taverna in my native Australia from 30 years ago. (I live in France now.) Thanks for all your technique tips in your other recipes.

  • @annable883
    @annable883 3 роки тому +1

    Christine what a sheer delight to have you in my home sharing you wonderful cooking skills. I could watch you washing the windows and be amazed by you. I hope you like knowing people admire you so much.

  • @finesse9602
    @finesse9602 4 роки тому +11

    I cooked this recipe this weekend and it was amazing! For those of you without cinnamon sticks or whole cloves I recommend just using ground cinnamon and clove. Works just fine. Just make sure you put a bit in at a time (1 tablespoon or so) and continuously adjust tasting. Also, I added a bit of nutmeg to my sauce. Besides these minor adjustments due to what I had on hand, this IS AMAZING! My. Bf can’t get enough of it.
    Fast forward 3 years and my fiancé still requests me to make this recipe!

    • @SuzanneBaruch
      @SuzanneBaruch Рік тому

      1 Tbsp is definitely going to be WAY too much. Start at 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/16 of ground cloves and allspice.

  • @phoogoo
    @phoogoo 3 роки тому +4

    I had moussaka when I was on the island of Naxos last year at a little restaurant I discovered and it was one of my deepest food and travel memories ever. You've inspired me to try to make this.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  3 роки тому

      Oooh yes. You must make this. You will be transported ! Thank you

  • @drgregory9236
    @drgregory9236 6 років тому +37

    As an ex chef who started his career in a Greek restaurant, the only thing I can say is, "Yum!" I am going to make this remembering those Greek brothers who started me off. Tank you, Christine.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  6 років тому +2

      My pleasure ! You will definitely love it..

    • @seay27
      @seay27 3 роки тому

      @@ChristineCushing great!,

  • @lynnshaw5068
    @lynnshaw5068 9 місяців тому +2

    You are my go to for accurate recipes! ❤

  • @bryanslater2020
    @bryanslater2020 3 роки тому +1

    I am quarter Greek on my mums side but she was to Shown how to cook Greek food has has now passed and i wanted to learn how to cook good Greek food and I found you and I am now starting to learn now to cook good Greek food thank you so much big love to you and your family and your lovely dad Tony 👨 😊

  • @_suki_
    @_suki_ 2 роки тому +1

    Good that you are baking the veggies and not frying like other recipes….👍 gonna try this sometime!!

  • @poay
    @poay 3 роки тому +3

    "brown the meat first before adding the onion" and "have a look at this, it's grey" things getting serious right off the bat. Hats off, I'll try this version for sure.

  • @GMing-gs5pv
    @GMing-gs5pv 4 роки тому +4

    Her recipes are so easy to prepare and make.

  • @sxy291
    @sxy291 5 років тому +3

    This was a fantastic dinner party recipe! My guests just loved it! Said it was the best Moussaka they’ve ever tasted. I prepared everything the day before, except the Béchamel, which I made the day of the dinner and refrigerated it a few hours. This is advisable, as it is time consuming. I added 15-20 minutes to the baking time as it went from fridge to the oven. Must sit for about 40 minutes before serving. Thank you Christine! I will make it again!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  5 років тому

      Clapping right now! That is so great. My dad would be so happy. All your decisions were right on the money. Thank you for watching and making it..

    • @bobbiavery8825
      @bobbiavery8825 3 роки тому

      So happy you posted this. Very helpful for me as I'm having guests and I'm not a confident cook. I will be calm and oh, so cool making this before they come. Thank you.

  • @kenwolf6293
    @kenwolf6293 2 роки тому +1

    Your enthusiasm is infectious found you by accident looking for the easiest good recipe and technique ..i found it here ty...

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much. Glad you discovered my channel.

  • @questionmark7045
    @questionmark7045 2 роки тому +2

    Great recipe I made it also with precooked with bay leaf and allspice lentil and it was also great

  • @nathalieguiragossian6981
    @nathalieguiragossian6981 4 роки тому +4

    I tasted a delicious Moussaka when I went to Greece! Brings back memories! Thank you, will definitely try this! 🙏🤗

  • @sarahjames4295
    @sarahjames4295 2 роки тому +1

    Perfection! You know it’s good when everyone at the table goes silent. Thank you for including your dad’s tips and tricks. It even tastes better the next day. 😄

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  2 роки тому +1

      That is literally the test. When all the Greeks are quiet you know it's magic.

  • @cathyvento7446
    @cathyvento7446 4 роки тому +3

    FROM ONE ITALIAN TO A GREEK.. THAT LOOKS SO DELICIOUS... AND I'M MAKING IT THIS WEEK.... THANKS FOR SHARING...LOVE YOUR VIDEOS...

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому +2

      Ciao Cathy. Let me know how it was from a Greek to an Italian !

  • @stukilowabunia
    @stukilowabunia 2 роки тому +1

    And I am back to say.... The best Moussaca in the world! Thank you for making it so easy to all of us. I made it 1 St time in my life. It was unbelievable and I can not stop cooking it for friends. Massive hug and thank you from UK🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😘😘❤❤👩🏻‍🍳

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  2 роки тому

      How amazing to hear that ! My dad would’ve been so ecstatic to hear it although he would want to come and make it for you ! Sending you greetings back from Canada

  • @steve9265
    @steve9265 2 роки тому +1

    We probably would have just gone out to our favourite greek restaurant (because I'm lazy), however one person in our family doesn't eat beef and another is gluten intolerent so I was forced to make this from scratch myself for mothers day. Even with the modifications for my picky people, I got rave reveiws from the family so I can only imagine how amazing the original must taste. Thank you so much for this amazing recipe!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  Рік тому

      You are very welcome . It is such a family favourite of ours.

  • @reaheslick6923
    @reaheslick6923 3 роки тому +7

    Hello, I think your Dad was a genius! I made this however I used lamb it was delish. Also in the UK we call them courgettes and aubergines so your Dad was right 😉 thanks for sharing 👍

  • @timtonruben359
    @timtonruben359 4 роки тому

    Growing up, my Yaya made the most amazing Moussaka! After she passed, no one could find her recipe and though we tried numerous variations over the years, we never got all the way there. Your dad's recipe is the nearest we've gotten! It's soooooo good! I screwed up and didn't let the bechamel thicken quite enough, but it tasted amazing! This is now my go to when I want a little taste of my childhood. Thank you for sharing!

  • @innocenteats
    @innocenteats 3 роки тому +1

    I have made this 3 times now and each time it gets better as I make it with more love and really do brown that meat- it adds so much depth of taste to the meat sauce. 5 stars

  • @cm-kl2wx
    @cm-kl2wx 4 роки тому +2

    Christine...thanks so much for including metric measurements! Many American cooks don't seem to know they exist! Cheers from Downunder!!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому

      Cheers to you too ! I am Canadian so we are sort of trapped in both worlds. We have to write in both metric and imperial. Glad you appreciate it.

  • @gregpappas
    @gregpappas 8 місяців тому +1

    Christine, we love you year round, but especially around the holidays. Merry Christmas.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  8 місяців тому

      Thanks so much. Merry Christmas and happy 2024 !

  • @robertpetrowski7027
    @robertpetrowski7027 4 роки тому

    Hi Chef Christine, it's Bob Petrowski once more, writing to you from Lima, Peru. I just made your dad's recipe you showed on Moussaka. WOW, fantastic, and better yet on the 2nd day with the leftover that went so fast. The last time I had this dish was 2 years ago in Athen, Greece when the waitress told us, it had just finished in the oven and ready for serving. What a hit that was, as was your fantastic recipe. This is one of those meals, for some reason you can't get enough of. I am looking forward to making for our relatives here in Peru, they heard of it, but never had it, now they will.:) Thanks again, Christine.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому +1

      It makes me so happy to hear about your great experiences with Moussaka. I fee exactly the same way . We can never get enough of it. I know your relatives will also love it. Be well and see you in the kitchen.

  • @kevincasillo9349
    @kevincasillo9349 6 років тому +5

    This is the absolute BEST!! I have made it using your recipe and it is a huge mess, but as you know, worth every dish and space needed to clean up!! Bravo Christine!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  6 років тому

      That is so great ! I hope it becomes a regular on your repertoire. More videos coming...

  • @DELASCO13
    @DELASCO13 4 роки тому +4

    Love the recipe and Christine is lovely lady and a joy to watch

  • @miky20011ify
    @miky20011ify 4 роки тому +3

    Love your channel, and love greek food, greek culture and greek people ❤️

  • @JFW5358
    @JFW5358 7 місяців тому +1

    I have made this several times now. I am told by people that it's the best moussaka they have ever tasted. I modestly accept that it is. The secret is, as you stress, really browning the meat. I add some cumin and (very little) chilli flakes. For the bechamel, I use a mixture of parmesan and real cheddar, not that orange mess you get in America, not sure about Canada. It's fabulous. Thank you. It does take a lot of clearing up!!😅

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  18 днів тому

      So glad you made and enjoyed the moussaka and all the little details. Thank you

  • @melodynakamura4028
    @melodynakamura4028 Рік тому +1

    I made this tonight for the very first time. I love your channel. It smells amazing and we are waiting for it to cool so we can dig in. I taste tested along the way and what an amazing dish this is. Very easy to make and yes my kitchen is a mess but so worth it. Love the tip about browning meat. I will definitely be doing this with all my ground meat dishes. Yummy flavor. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and family recipes. I love learning history behind family recipes.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad this epic family recipe has become a favourite for you too. !

  • @gattamom
    @gattamom 5 років тому +3

    This meat sauce is awesome, thank you. I made a low carb version of moussaka yesterday using this sauce. (I reduced carbs by eliminating the potatoes and replacing the bechamel with 500 g mascarpone, 250 g sour cream and 5 eggs). For convenience, browned the vegetables in a 450° oven. And I added a splash of red wine to the sauce.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  5 років тому

      Thank you for sharing your take on my take on my Dad's moussaka !

  • @tappychef1098
    @tappychef1098 3 роки тому +5

    I first tried moussaka in Denver in the early eighties as a very young 20 year old, now I'm 60 & I still remember the first time I ate this amazing dish.

  • @JuLi-pp3ni
    @JuLi-pp3ni 5 років тому +7

    Thank you for this great recipe! My husband loved it and I’ve made a vegetarian version for myself. We really enjoyed it. All the best from germany 🤗

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  5 років тому +1

      Thank you Nikki for posting your results of my Moussaka! It's great that you made a vegetarian version also ( i often do that ) Stay tuned for more videos.

    • @cruisingmimi9319
      @cruisingmimi9319 4 роки тому

      Do you use what I like to call “my fake meat” so a soy ground beef product? That is what I want to try...

  • @vwood2
    @vwood2 6 років тому +1

    One of my top 5 dishes, and it looks incredible. I was so excited to discover your channel a few days ago, because “C C Live” was my all time favourite cooking show! You’re an amazing chef, and you really taught us how to prepare something and why. Many shows are fun, but eye candy - you don’t really learn anything. Today, watching this, I just learned I don’t actually brown my beef :) It’s very generous of you to share your recipes with us, and I can’t wait to work my way through them. Starting with your lemon potatoes tonight. Thank you!!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  6 років тому

      Thanks so much! I had so much fun on CC live and with this channel I'd like to do the same . I will be keeping the videos coming as quickly as we can produce them. Let me know how the lemon potatoes were.

  • @sheteg1
    @sheteg1 2 роки тому +1

    I love the addition of parm cheese ! And the baked veg. Will be making this wknd. Just love Greek food. I live in Toronto greektown since 1995. So I get spoiled.

  • @katiebrent3332
    @katiebrent3332 4 роки тому +1

    I made this exactly to your recipe and it was the best moussaka I've ever tried. Thank you - the browning of the meat was a revelation! It really makes all the difference I think. Thanks again, from Western Australia

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому

      Katie Brent thank you so much for trusting my technique. It’s amazing how the little things can make such a difference. I send as much positive energy and hope you get rain in your beautiful homeland of Australia. It is so tragic ! We here in Canada send you much love.

    • @katiebrent3332
      @katiebrent3332 4 роки тому

      @@ChristineCushing thank you Christine! It is terrible in the southern states, luckily here in Western Australia we have been spared due to our very sparse population - but the wildlife have suffered so much. Thank you for your best wishes to us in Australia.

  • @charlotteosterbaek3889
    @charlotteosterbaek3889 6 років тому +3

    My mother in law has brought me some beautiful eggplants and zucchini from her garden, Ive made plenty of moussaka through the years but looking forward to your dads recipe.. thanks Christine!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  6 років тому

      Thanks for this Charlotte. Eggplant and zucchini from the garden....mmm. I hope you have tried my ( Dad's) moussaka and enjoyed it

  • @chefaldente7349
    @chefaldente7349 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Christine, that looks so yummy I can't wait to make it. Your Dad Tony is a great man.

  • @mybuddyjake1
    @mybuddyjake1 3 роки тому

    YASOO Christine!!. From one fellow Greco and restauranteur to another I thank you for sharing your recipes. We are in red phase here in New Brunswick (so, no dine-in). I recently made Mousaka for our take-out special and it was a huge hit!! I am very critical of my own cooking, but I have to say I nailed it! With your help. I did add some fresh mint and a touch of cumin too. Your videos have helped reignite my passion for cooking at a time when I almost forgot what it's all about. Thank you Christine!

  • @adiluiza3716
    @adiluiza3716 2 роки тому +1

    I will be trying this recipe for my mom's birthday.
    I like to use kefalotyri or pecorino cheese instead of the parmesan in my bechamel sauce.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  Рік тому

      I hope you made it for your mom's birthday and everyone loved it.

  • @M63Tod
    @M63Tod 5 років тому +4

    I have made this recipe and it is indeed amazing. I have been properly browning meat (not “greying”) for several years now. I discovered it by accident and wonder why more people don’t do it.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  5 років тому +1

      thank you that's so great. I know. The meat needs to get to that caramelized stage for those optimal flavours or the " maillard" reaction to take place. Anyway, I'm so glad you are adopting this method now too.

  • @deweyweber5263
    @deweyweber5263 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks! Just made it and boy is my body happy!!!

  • @reneeelias7168
    @reneeelias7168 4 роки тому +1

    Worked at a Greek restaurant when I was 18. Moussaka is my favorite!

  • @evamustica9178
    @evamustica9178 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much iv made this many times! but I tried your brown the meat trick and omg changed my life ❤❤❤

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  Рік тому

      I'm so glad you tried it. It really is a game changer. Thank you

  • @nilomi1626
    @nilomi1626 4 роки тому +3

    I'm loving what you said about the browned meat! At first I was like its too done but I understand the outcome. Great video

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you !. Yes, it's all about creating that roasted flavour. The meat will absorb liquid as it simmers in the sauce. Thanks for watching

    • @mssuezee6178
      @mssuezee6178 4 роки тому

      I agree, tastes so beefy done correctly🙋🙏

  • @promdimanila
    @promdimanila 6 років тому +5

    I really love your moussaka recipe it's look great especially the way you cook the meat sauce.I love brown crispy ground beef.Perfect moussaka.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  5 років тому

      Hi There, I just noticed that I didn't respond to your comment. I think you would love this moussaka. Thanks for watching

  • @mrmets7216
    @mrmets7216 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Christine for your dad's moussaka recipe i made it today and its the best I've ever had

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  3 роки тому

      I always love to hear that ! As you know, I agree. Thank you

  • @angelapa9513
    @angelapa9513 3 роки тому +1

    So good that it’s now a family favourite

  • @yannisgfcooking9144
    @yannisgfcooking9144 3 роки тому

    I am from Greece. My favourite food!!!! Super nice 👌

  • @scruffy281
    @scruffy281 4 роки тому +2

    All I can say is....FABULOUS!!!!❤️

  • @nienkeying38
    @nienkeying38 5 років тому +7

    Just had a great dinner with friends, we loved your moussaka! Thank you for the tips!

  • @archangel5627
    @archangel5627 3 роки тому +3

    It’s so funny, America is the only western country that calls green squash zucchini. Every other western country calls them courgettes. All jokes aside your moussaka looks absolutely fantastic! Recently I’ve had a craving for a good moussaka and I came across your video and by the looks of it this is a really good recipe. Thank you for sharing your family’s moussaka. I can’t wait to make this for my family. I look forward to trying it even though I already know it’s going to be great! Thanks again! Cheers!

    • @JFW5358
      @JFW5358 2 роки тому +1

      Surely the Italians call them zucchini. And in Europe we have aubergines, not eggplants ( melitzane in Greece.)

  • @deconlite
    @deconlite 4 роки тому

    thank you. In the military I was stationed on the Island of Crete and I really loved this dish...I am gonna try to make it tonight!

    • @turboplazz
      @turboplazz 3 роки тому

      If one is going to be in the military and they get stationed in Crete, they hit the jackpot!

  • @chickhammond9171
    @chickhammond9171 Рік тому

    fabulous video , THANK YOU !! huge hugs from the uk , Gary

  • @victoriasakkidis7248
    @victoriasakkidis7248 Рік тому +1

    Your the best Christine, bravo sou!

  • @pennypetrovic3682
    @pennypetrovic3682 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for all the great recipes mousakka is my favourite

  • @madie72451
    @madie72451 4 роки тому +2

    Another favorite!! I’m really hungry now!

  • @ChristopherValentiJesus
    @ChristopherValentiJesus 4 роки тому +1

    This looks outstanding! It’s midnight here, and if I had a food to make it, I would do it all night. A mistake I see, is the eight pieces I was thinking more like four pieces it looks so great. I really think what you’re doing for all of us it really makes a big difference in my life that someone is nice like you Can help us to forget what’s outside of us. God bless

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts and so glad you have been enjoying my videos. Hope you are keeping well

  • @jerryharbison5238
    @jerryharbison5238 4 роки тому +1

    OMG where have you been all my life? Your videos are so informative. You inspired me to order Greek oregano on the stems... I'm making this moussaka recipe tomorrow. Thanks!

  • @mustaphabenyelles1410
    @mustaphabenyelles1410 4 роки тому +1

    my compliments for this recipe the parmesan touch is wonderfull.Thank-you for sharing and greetings for your Dad

  • @sillymsbaritone4796
    @sillymsbaritone4796 4 роки тому

    Great recipe, baked veggies definitely much healthier AND tastier than fried, I am cooking it for dinner tonight, thank you from Italy

  • @MilletteKish
    @MilletteKish 4 роки тому +1

    That was INCREDIBLE.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому

      MilletteKish thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it

  • @peterbarry5256
    @peterbarry5256 6 років тому +1

    Yes, Andrew Church, I agree with you. It's rare for me to comment on another Chef, I've made this dish in Greece for years, the beef or traditional lamb should melt in your mouth with the flavours of the sauce, onions and eggplant.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  6 років тому

      the browning meat first is to maximize the flavour then the slow simmering softens it completely. Thanks for your thoughts.

  • @peterf6425
    @peterf6425 5 років тому +1

    Very nice instructional video, and the "secret tips" are very useful and welcome.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  5 років тому

      Thank you . The little details do make a big difference. I'm glad you enjoyed it and will continue to tune in for more fun videos.

  • @philomelodia
    @philomelodia 3 роки тому +1

    OK, now I am starving. Lol. I’m going to have to make this one day. I absolutely love moussaka.

  • @witchapparatus
    @witchapparatus 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for posting this recipe and sharing your oven-baking secrets. The local grocery has stopped carrying my olive oil of choice, so it would have been a while before I'd be able to make this, otherwise.The Japanese eggplants (Ichiban, if memory serves me correctly,) are fantastic, and offer the moussaka a delicious, smokey flavor. Yum! Everyone should make this!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому

      witchapparatus thank you for your great feedback ! It is truly a favourite in our house

  • @DeactivatedAlmonds
    @DeactivatedAlmonds 2 роки тому

    Baking them is such a great idea

  • @fotiniantonis3542
    @fotiniantonis3542 3 роки тому

    Thank you dear Christine for sharing your father's recipe , I prefer this one so much more than frying all the vegies and I will be making it soon mmmmmmmm

  • @samdulmage
    @samdulmage 5 років тому +3

    This looks like a bit of a production but I LOVE MOUSSAKA so I'm definitely making a note of this. Looks amazing!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  5 років тому +2

      It is definitely a bit of a production but definitely worth it! Thanks for watching

    • @Baladhya
      @Baladhya 4 роки тому +1

      Sammy! my man!!

  • @tinas682
    @tinas682 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Christine … your recipes are nothing short of AMAZING, however I was looking for your Biftekia recipe but cannot find it. Would you have one? Thank you …

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  18 днів тому

      Thank you so much! I do not have a biftekia recipe yet. I will have to add it to the list. See you soon

  • @paulakoncki4029
    @paulakoncki4029 4 роки тому +1

    Great idea baking the potatoes first!! I'll give that a try tonight and see if my husband notice anything different. He is an Austrian and they love there food! We both love cooking! The only time we have a row is in the kitchen, cause the one nows better than the other! Hugs from a little village called George South Africa!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому +1

      Hi way down in George ! So cute. Oh I can fully relate. How did the moussaka go over ?

    • @paulakoncki4029
      @paulakoncki4029 4 роки тому

      MyFavouriteFoods ChristineCushing Great!! Hubby did not notice!! 🥰

  • @hippiecowgirl4231
    @hippiecowgirl4231 4 роки тому +1

    Hello from your newest fan and subscriber ! Great instruction and presentation but your personality is the kicker !

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much for the SUB and enjoy the videos. See you in the kitchen.

  • @regurgitations
    @regurgitations 4 роки тому

    wonderful video christine... much love to you + your dad

  • @JimsPal
    @JimsPal 4 роки тому

    This was always our Mother's meat sauce that she served over pasta. I love how you always mention your Dad...our Dad's claim to fame in the kitchen was fried doughnuts (no...not loukoumades), but could that man dance a mean hasapiko! You honor your Dad so beautifully...that's another reason why I enjoy your channel so much. Maybe our wonderful Dads are in Heaven together drinking kafés!

    • @JimsPal
      @JimsPal 4 роки тому

      @Marie Gamalski you bet!

  • @wq5756
    @wq5756 5 років тому +2

    I made this today and it was insanely delicious!! Thank you for the great recipes . 😋

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  5 років тому +1

      I just saw your great comment now. My pleasure and I'm so glad you loved it as much as I do.

  • @czarmangis
    @czarmangis 6 років тому +4

    Adding this to my restaurant menu.. Thanks!

  • @naomiodonovan5065
    @naomiodonovan5065 5 років тому +1

    made this terrific recipe. So tasty. Used Lamb and made a lighter bechamel. Added extra onion and mushrooms to add extra fibre and bulk up the meat sauce. Really tasty!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  5 років тому +1

      That is so great ! My dad would be happy . Thanks for watching and trying out this heirloom family recipe and making it your own.

  • @umpqua-4freedom436
    @umpqua-4freedom436 3 роки тому +2

    You are KILLING ME! Agh! I need a Greek friend!!

  • @Makelifesimple802
    @Makelifesimple802 3 роки тому +2

    This looks like an amazing recipe! We have shared with our community!

  • @maximegrossman2146
    @maximegrossman2146 3 роки тому +2

    Onions after meat is an interesting and great idea. It works perfectly. Onions never burn

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  3 роки тому

      Yes it’s a great technique plus you get so much more flavour from meat. Thank you

  • @free_gold4467
    @free_gold4467 2 роки тому +1

    I made it to my own recipe last night, wonderful.

  • @rb02909
    @rb02909 4 роки тому +2

    Wow that looks great, and I love the way you present it! Trying this tonight. (You're right about the browned meat - works for other sauces as well.)

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому

      rb02909 Amazing ! Let me know how you love it. Thank you and stay well

  • @rosapetrilli8550
    @rosapetrilli8550 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you v Rey much for these Greek foods Kristina. And thank you for the bouzouki music in the background. Efgaristo polli LOL Rosa

  • @bernadetteefergan6064
    @bernadetteefergan6064 3 роки тому +1

    Delicious Moussaka. Family loved it. I made it with lamb mince however will try with beef mince next time. Many thanks. B

  • @semibrit
    @semibrit 4 роки тому +1

    absolutely amazing!!! You're spot on about the kitchen tornado I'm officially on my third round of dishwashing, but so worth it.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому +2

      Sasha Ashall oh 3 rounds sounds about right. So glad you agree with me. Be well

  • @janedoe805
    @janedoe805 3 роки тому

    My “O&DF” (Oldest & Dearest Friend) I’m 60 so it my version of a “BFF”. Our Moms were best friends so we’ve known each other our entire lives. (59 years! l’m a year older.) Karen’s basically Greek by marriage! She’s fluent in the language, she goes to Greece all the time, she can cook fabulous Greek food. She converted and was married in a Greek Orthodox Church. I have never been able to make any Greek recipe as well as she can! Watching your channel, I’m ready and I feel confident!
    She comes to visit me semi-annually (For a week or so.) l want to make her some of her favorites. However, she usually winds up cooking it herself after she tells me I’m doing it wrong! 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ (Which is fine, l don’t take it to heart.) Her next visit l would really love to surprise her with my newly acquired recipes from you! I’m planning on making your Spanakopita, Pastitsio, Lemon Potatoes and Moussaka! There’s a Lemon Chicken Soup, called, “Avgolemono” that she loves and l’ve tried several recipes, l found online... However, they didn’t quite taste “Authentic”? (Like her’s) I just purchased two of your cookbooks that l found on Amazon, “Fearless in the Kitchen” and “Dish It Out”. I hope there’s a recipe for the Avgolemono in one of them. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with everyone.

  • @renwright1278
    @renwright1278 5 років тому +33

    I love this recipe! Also this woman is Tina Fey's doppelgänger!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  5 років тому +13

      Thank you so much. I really think I should do a cooking video with Tina because I get that I look like her constantly. Those Greek genes, i guess.

    • @marsperre
      @marsperre 4 роки тому

      Jodie Foster's sister

    • @AKD822
      @AKD822 4 роки тому

      I knew she looked familiar. Going to try this this weekend

    • @annabelgrace1267
      @annabelgrace1267 4 роки тому

      What was the Greek cheese originally intended for this dish?

    • @zopizopi5054
      @zopizopi5054 4 роки тому

      "THIS WOMAN"s name is Christine, darling....

  • @kboyd116
    @kboyd116 3 роки тому +1

    I just love moussaka!❤️

  • @debkuhnen
    @debkuhnen 7 років тому +5

    OMG, that looks amazing! I can almost smell the aroma :)

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  5 років тому

      Thank you for your comment, I'm sorry I thought I had sent you a reply. The aroma is indeed crazy !

  • @shaheedahamilton5443
    @shaheedahamilton5443 5 років тому +1

    Christine, I have never had Moussaka before but it looks so darn good that I am definitely going to make it. Will let you know how it turns out.

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  5 років тому

      Shaheeda Hamilton yes you really should make it. Please let me know how it turns out ! Thanks for your comment and for watching

  • @marsperre
    @marsperre 4 роки тому +1

    My dad was stationed in athens with the air force. Our whole family went for 3 years. Went to ACS school 70 - 73. Lived in glyfada. My brothers and I just loved it there. I especially loved the food at the tavernas. Thanks for the recipes. My mouth is watering!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Greece is definitely a magical place.

  • @demetris122
    @demetris122 4 роки тому

    You are the best. i think i will make it today my son loves the pastitsio and mousaka. thank you for this video keep doing it

  • @luluray3158
    @luluray3158 3 роки тому +1

    Its soo gorgeous and yummy looking I'm going to try this for my picky eaters 😅 wish me luck.

  • @pilarneary3526
    @pilarneary3526 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the great recipe, Christine!😘

  • @pierremartin9048
    @pierremartin9048 4 роки тому +1

    Ok then, will do. Thx for posting

  • @turboplazz
    @turboplazz 3 роки тому +1

    Thank to you Christine, I am now a victim of DISASTER KITCHEN!!! And I love it!!!

    • @ChristineCushing
      @ChristineCushing  3 роки тому

      Welcome to our disaster kitchen world! So glad you love it

  • @NF971
    @NF971 4 роки тому

    Beloved Moussaka... Greetings from Greece!!!