The moussaka was very good, but I give this 3 stars for a few reasons. First, if you have never prepared Greek food before (ESPECIALLY moussaka) this recipe is very poorly written - it's way too vague. 9 x 13" is not a big enough pan by any means - go larger. Second, it calls for way too much onion and eggplant. I cut 1 1/2 onions and 2 eggplants and didn't use them all. The writer called the bechamel a "thin sauce" but it actually should be very thick - about the same consistency as a yogurt. Make sure to drain your meat very well and, if necessary, spoon out the liquid before adding the meat to the casserole. Let your moussaka cool for a good 30 minutes before serving. This is a good recipe, but my greatest advice if you have never made moussaka before - seriously, review the recipe several times and start cooking it 4 hours before you intend on eating it. Also, if possible, have a friend/child/spouse on hand to help you out. Don't give up, it gets easier as you go!

Reviewed On: Jul. 17, 2008

I'm not a vegan... I fast from meat, eggs, dairy, and basically a whole lot of other foods very often from the year for religious reasons. That said, I was really looking for a recipe that gave me a break from eating pretty much only fruits, vegetables, and soy milk. This recipe was decent, but I probably would not have given it so high of a rating if I could have had regular brownies. They taste fine in the beginning but they have a dog-food smell and they have a terrible aftertaste. I used 3/4 cup applesauce and 1/4 cup canola oil, and cut the sugar by maybe a tablespoon or two. I also really pack in the cocoa because I like rich brownies (I do this with the regular brownies I make) so these brownies are rich, sweet, and moist.... But they just aren't that great.

Reviewed On: Jun. 10, 2007

I did not care for this recipe. It is FAR from being authentic Greek baklava.The baklava was dry, it took way less than 50 minutes to bake (had I not been checking, it would have burnt to a crisp), the syrup wasn't good, and the measurements are no where near correct. I don't know why this has been rated highly so many times.

Reviewed On: Apr. 14, 2007