How to Use moussaka in a Sentence

moussaka

noun
  • Other moussaka recipes use potato slices, which tend to need a fair amount of salt for seasoning.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 22 Feb. 2020
  • And for those who already clearly know their moussaka, their tzatziki and their baklava, this is just like home.
    — Joan Cary, Aurora Beacon-News, 8 July 2018
  • The menu has all the classics — Greek fries, moussaka, souvlaki, gyros, and more.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2023
  • There’s also a spinach pie salad, with filo, spinach feta and lemon tahini, and the classic moussaka.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Other good options are the okra stew, moussaka and a shepherd casserole of lamb sauteed with garlic, onions, fresh herbs and tomatoes.
    — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • In Vouliagmeni, the patio at Koutales is a great place to watch the sunset and dine on fresh seabass and moussaka.
    — Aileen Weintraub, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
  • His moussaka—baked eggplant with zucchini, potato, and fresh tomatoes—is also a draw.
    — David Kortava, The New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2019
  • Fresh seafood, traditional moussaka, and lamb kleftiko combine with stunning decor to create an idyllic escape while at sea.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • The club offers Mediterranean eats, including Mezze plates, labneh, moussaka, kabobs, and more.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
  • There’s also a huge Taste of Greece section on the menu, featuring moussaka, pastitsio, souvlaki and more.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
  • More smoke seeps into moussaka — the Arab version, not the Greek one — as eggplants are roasted and then simmered for hours with chickpeas, tomatoes and mint.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2017
  • The fast-casual restaurant serves steak gyros, lamb shank youvetsi, chicken souvlaki and moussaka.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2019
  • United Airlines is dreaming of moussaka and ouzo as the airline prepares to launch a new seasonal flight from Chicago to Athens this spring.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Egyptian moussaka foregoes both the béchamel of the Greek version and the usual ground beef, so all attention is given to the eggplant, roasted in tomato sauce until the flesh goes lush.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2020
  • Douskos is still operating and still in the family, feeding generations of Greeks and travelers heaping servings of moussaka and fish soup.
    — Hazlitt, 15 Mar. 2023
  • King Tut is also rated highly for familiar Mediterranean dishes such as falafel, kebabs and moussaka, along with freekeh soup and koshary, an Egyptian street food.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2024
  • Since 2007, Greek Grille has been a local favorite for authentic Greek cuisine, from moussaka to lamb souvlaki.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
  • The moussaka — one of Farah’s personal favorites — is a baked casserole made with seasoned ground leg of lamb, layered between eggplant and zucchini, topped with bechamel sauce, as well as Swiss and vlahotiri cheese and served with rice pilaf.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The Zaman menu features a wide assortment of traditional Greek and Lebanese selections, from grape leaves, falafel and baba ghanouj to moussaka, gyros, kabobs and Shawarma.
    — Carol Wolfram, NOLA.com, 11 July 2017
  • Lazarou’s moussaka, made with shrimp instead of the traditional lamb, was light and aromatic; a risotto of brown orzo with Greek cheese, chili pepper, and wine from the nearby island of Lemnos was somehow both wholesome and indulgent.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The expansive buffet will feature a selection of traditional Mediterranean dishes like Greek salad, spanakopita, gyros, souvlaki, moussaka, baklava and more.
    — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
  • The expansive buffet will feature a selection of traditional Mediterranean dishes like Greek salad, spanakopita, gyros, souvlaki, moussaka, baklava and more.
    — Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Taverna Platanos Lachania Under the shade of giant green platanos trees, tuck into Greek tavern classics like pastitsio and moussaka at Taverna Platanos Lachania, located on the island’s western tip.
    — Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026

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