Cartograph Wines - Recipes - 2013 Mariah Pinot Noir with Moussaka

Cartograph Wines - Recipes - 2013 Mariah Pinot Noir with Moussaka

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Delight in rich eggplant and lamb flavors with a light cheese sauce, all inspired by the Culinary Institute of America. Perfect for a special dinner, this moussaka is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs eggplant
  • 2 lbs russet potatoes
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups onion, diced
  • 1 1/4 lbs lamb, ground
  • 2 cups plum tomatoes, chopped (could also substitute diced canned tomato)
  • 2 tsps garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon (or 1/2 a stick)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • allspice, pinch
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsps tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 5 tbsps butter (for the cheese sauce)
  • 5 tbsps flour (for the cheese sauce)
  • 2 1/2 cups milk (for the cheese sauce)
  • nutmeg
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

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