Greek food recipes in worldwide

Certainly! Here are a few popular Greek food recipes in English:

1. Moussaka:
Ingredients:
- 2 eggplants
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bechamel sauce (made with butter, flour, milk, and nutmeg)

Instructions:
- Slice the eggplants and sprinkle them with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced tomatoes, red wine, breadcrumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a separate pan, make the bechamel sauce.
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the eggplant slices at the bottom. Add the meat mixture on top, then another layer of eggplant slices.
- Pour the bechamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

2. Tzatziki:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess liquid
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or mint)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil (optional)

Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped dill.
- Stir well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with pita bread or as a sauce for grilled meats.

3. Spanakopita (Spinach Pie):
Ingredients:
- 1 lb spinach, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Phyllo dough sheets
- Olive oil for brushing

Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the cooked and drained spinach, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a greased baking dish and brush it with olive oil. Repeat with 5 more sheets, brushing each layer with olive oil.
- Spread the spinach mixture over the phyllo layers.
- Layer another 6 sheets of phyllo dough on top, brushing each layer with olive oil.
- Score the top layer of phyllo into squares or triangles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.

These are just a few examples of delicious Greek recipes. Enjoy your culinary adventure!

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