Moussaka

Greece's beloved layered casserole represents the Mediterranean's answer to lasagna. Thick slices of eggplant are fried until golden, then layered with a spiced lamb sauce perfumed with cinnamon, allspice and a hint of oregano. The crowning glory is a thick, rich bechamel sauce that bakes to golden perfection, its creamy richness balancing the robust meat and silky eggplant below. A dish of comfort and complexity, best served warm from the oven.