Moussaka is the National Dish of Greece. It has three layers that are separately cooked before being combined for the final baking: a bottom layer of sliced eggplant sautéed in olive oil; a middle layer of ground lamb lightly cooked with chopped or puréed tomatoes, onion, garlic, and spices (cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and black pepper); and a top layer of Béchamel sauce.
This dish is believed to have been created for the composer Gioachino Rossini in the 17th century comprises a beef filet mignon cooked in butter, served on a crouton, and topped with a hot slice of fresh whole foie gras. The sauce is madiera based.
Bouillabaisse is a traditional Provençal fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille. American versions work well using Robin Fish for the stock.
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