This is amazing Pastitsio!! I've made this 3 times. The key is the bechamel, make sure it's creamy and not scrambled-egg-like. Christine's dad's recipe is spot on!!
I make this every Christmas for my family. We aren't Greek, but middle eastern. My family requests it every year. I also make the Greek peas with dill. We love Greek food!
I MADE THIS. It is THE BEST pastitsio I have ever tasted - better than any restaurant, better than any home cook. Thank you for sharing this family treasure. 💕💕💕
Most home authentic greek recipes handed down is usually better than restaurants. I have never found a restaurant that had better Spanikopita than my family’s. Or Avgolemono soup. Never enough lemon at most places. And some make their sauce way too salty. Overwhelms the flavor. I find the best come from tiny little mom and pop places
Amazing! My sister & niece said it tasted just like the Greek restaurant. Worth the time it took to make. Thank you Christine for your amazing recipes & videos.
I'm an Irish boy in New England. My genetics can reheat things really well. Fortunately I had many greek neighbors and yiayias who taught me how to cook. The second I feel autumn in the air I start craving pastitsio!
I felt like I was cooking with my best friend. I miss all my older lady friends...some have moved, lost contact and some are just distant due to Covid-19 social distancing. I love all you ladies! I love learning about other cultures and specifically, CHRISTINE I LOVE YOU ENTHUSIASM! This is the first video I've ever seen from you, great work!
As a Greek I can confirm that your recipe is totally accurate, well executed and delicious and the fact that your pronunciation of the Greek words was spot-on is amazing you sounded just like a native speaker!
Yia sou Panagioti! Thank you . I am born in Greece and have lived in Canada since I was a baby. I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe and my dad would be super happy about that. Stay well!
It would help to know what the “meats” are. One could probably use whatever meat they want but when learning a new recipe, one wants to know what the instructor is using.
So I was looking for my go to pastitio recipe and couldn’t find it, so I found this one. According to this recipe, it serves 10, but was barely enough for the 6 of us! Simply amazing! The best pastitio we have get had!!!
I cannot wait to try this. I’m Italian and a few years after my mom passed I was looking through her recipes and I found one for this! She had never made it as far as I remember but we lived in a section of Boston that had a lot of Greeks. I think one of her friends gave it to her. I made it one night and right after it was finished the power went out. We ate by candle light and my husband and 2 sons (at the time) loved it! I made it a few months later but the power was on and they took one look at it and said ewwww! So I turned off the lights and we ate by candlelight and once again they loved it. This was 20 years ago and I still make it 2-3 times a year and our tradition is to eat by candle light. I have tweeked it to be more authentic but I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you so much for posting this.
@@ChristineCushing I have made your Dad’s recipe twice now and it is amazing!!!! Best I have ever had. I always try it at different Greek restaurants and I’ve never had anything better. I fear I may not ever order it at any restaurant!!!
@@ChristineCushing I'm back and I am making this for Christmas this year!!!!! I have made your dad's recipe aboug 4-5 times now and it's SO GOSH DARN GOOD! I have 4 sons now, so I literally have to double the recipe so there are SOME left overs. Thank you again, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!!
@@raizinboyz Haha so nice!! I love your wonderful story and your way how you ended up with this pastitio. I have my own pastitio that I will regard as unbeatable, but I will try this pastitio of Chistines dad recipe and see how it is. Point is though. Pastitio is truly incredible. It's just the richness of flavor in all the layers that makes it so wonderful!
Good grief this recipe is very authentic .. I had a Greek partner for 11 years and boy did he make some great food for me .. pastitcio is poh poh poh .. poli oreo!!!
Ωραιο φαίνεται με αυτόν τον τρόπο δεν το εχω κάνει ποτέ αλλά μου άρεσε και μου τρέχουν κι ολας τα σάλια. Πολλες ευχές απο Γερμανία Αγγελική και καλη χρονιά. ❤🇬🇷❤❤☦❤
So very authentic! I watched several recipes being made and your Dad's looks like the best. Can't wait to make it for my Greek extended family. I think you're Dad would be proud! Keep cooking!
Many thanks. I just saw your comment. My Dad would definitely be proud and I trust it shows how insanely excited I am to make this heirloom recipe. Please let me know how it works out!
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This looks so delicious, I need to make this tomorrow. I love Greece and the Greek people. Been there once, unforgettable time, the most loving and kind people I have ever encountered. I hope to go back again some day.
Greek food at its very best! It was an absolute pleasure to watch you making this using your dad's own recipe - very special. I could almost smell the aromas of those delicious spices!! Thank you for this video.
You had me so excited thru this whole recipe! And then the shot of it baking in the oven I almost fell out of my chair 🥴🤤🤤 Your dad sounds like he was an amazing man! 💝
NEW SUBSCRIBER! 🙋♀️ Halfway through the video I had to pause and comment. What I appreciate most about your tutorial is that you are actually teaching, not just throwing your ingredients into a pot and going ta-da! This was actually very interesting to watch. I really love your style, and the Pastitsio looks divine... just like the little old yia yias made at our Greek Church. Beautiful. Thank you so much for showing us how to make this.
Alixandra Hice thank you so much for the SUB! I’m glad you appreciate all my little “ whys” because they make all the difference. We are living in a very surface world and it’s my mission to keep inspiring people to dig a little deeper and have fun.
MyFavouriteFoods ChristineCushing Hi Christina, thank you so much for acknowledging my comment. I’m back to let you know my husband and I made your/your father’s Pastitsio recipe last night, and oh my gosh is it amazing. Truly a labor of love, but worth every step and effort along the way. We used an equal mix of ground chuck and ground lamb because our palates crave that extra little boost of Greekiness. I posted photos of our finished product on Facebook and - W😮W - people came out of quarantine to comment. I think we did a pretty good job. Even my 93 year old mother who’s been to more Greek festivals than I can count and has probably eaten her weight in Pastitsio, said it was one of the best she’s ever had. Thank you for that. And today we will devour some leftovers. ❤️
Right?! Ground beef is very forgiving. Just cook it already! Also, REALLY bugs me when people leave big chunks. You're cooking GROUND beef. Not, hamburgers..... 🤦♀️
My husband is Greek from Larissa . I just made this , step by step , following your instructions . It’s baking in the oven as I type. I make many dishes, & by far this was thee most science project like dish I have ever made!!😂😂😂 wish me luck, I hope it turns out delicious ! Thank you for sharing this recipe💖
Jenny Me haha !!!Im clapping over here. I know you’re going to nail it. Let me know how you love it , if you have the energy after washing the dishes. 😳😜❤️
MyFavouriteFoods ChristineCushing OMG!! Amazing! Absolutely delicious !! (Besides me over cooking the top, my fault 😖🤓) even still, so flavorful ! Next time my mother-in-law comes to the states I will be 100% excited to make this dish for her🎉 yay, thank u so much. Well worth the work that goes into this. Your dad is a genius , chefs kiss all the way!!💖🎉👑🙌
Totally delicious! I am a firm believer.... that technique is very important in putting a meal of any kind together! It is the absolute 'secret' to good cooking .....
Best recipe and instructions. Thanks for story and explanations in your verbal description, too. I've tried other recipes from all over internet and from my Greek-American cookbooks, but this one is THE BEST!
Amazing she’s great with this delicious looking lasagna pasta Love her way to explain every details. Nicely and clear. Thank you Christine. Must make this for my family.
Please has nothing in common with lasagna 🙁 no other dishe lookalike pastichio this is the only one !!!!please do not compare this with lasagna and you keep said wile you prepare the pastichio this makes me upset 😠
As a Greek (from Greece lol) i have to say that this is indeed a legit pastitsio recipe. Exactly how my mom does it, with two small differences. She alternates two layers of pasta/meat sauce (kimas) and on top of the bechamel she sprinkles toast crumbs. The crumbs are the small detail that makes the difference because they a)prevent the bechamel from being overdone b) they give a nice crunchy feel.
Your mother did the same recipe as my mother. Indeed the video shows a very legit pastitsio recipe. Indeed breadcrumbs are a good addition, it is just delicious.
I'm Greek I live in Australia with my family and i made this last night, for me it brought back memories of my dad making it. Dad was a chef, obviously Greek and proud from the Peloponnese in Kalavrita and this was a favourite to have. Now I can make it for my family, my hubby enjoyed it last night my daughter not so much😥 and yes lots of science in cooking it too.
I made this recipe for the first time and my Greek husband and his family absolutely loved it! It was very delicious and relatively easy to make! Thank you so much for your perfect recipe ☺❤🙏
Love your cooking Christine. Your technique is outstanding and your attention to detail is clear. Tremendous professionalism and authenticity. Proud to count you among Canada's best
Oh my- my favorite! I keep saying I'm going to make it for years now and haven't done it. This recipe looks authentic and amazing. I will try this one. I grew up at a Greek restaurant in the United States, and LOVE Greek food, and dance! I just finished my moussaka (restaurant made), and look forward to trying this recipe. Thank you so much! Yay Tony!!
Finally, a video in English that does not change the classic recipe to the point of no recognition...thank you! I wanted to show friends who don't speak Greek how to do it and this is very helpful. I grew up in Greece and my mom of course made it perfect every time with no recipes.
Christine, greetings from Australia. My first attempt making pastitsio and this recipe is spot on, It reminded me of my childhood. It's tastes exactly like my mums. I would usually get my mum to show me and use her recipe but given the current covid situation I can't have her over. This recipe is definitely mouth watering. ο Τόνι θα ήταν περήφανος. ευχαριστώ
Thanks for posting. I’ve been wanting a recipe like my grandmother used to make. And this seems exactly like her recipe. I am Albanian and this was my favorite dish growing up. I asked for it all the time. Thank you.
Hi Christine. I wanted to thank you soo very much for sharing this recipe. I am Latina and my husband is Greek, his grandma just passed away last year and it was tradition to have pastitzio on Thanksgiving day. I tried this recipe without knowing how it was going to come out... my husband just tried the meat sauce and he was literally in tears... he says it tastes just like grandma's. Our whole house smells like grandma's house would smell on Thanksgiving Day and he is happy but emotional at the same time. This brought sweet memories and happiness on this special day and I thank you for that. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Efharisto para poli. ❤
OmG. ! that is so great to hear. Food is definitely memories and so connected to family. Wishing you a great Christmas and hope this becomes a part of your family tradition.
I didn't know that you had a youtube channel ,, what a beautiful recipe and to share your dads talents with the world is such a special treasure .. looks amazing .
Hi Christine, Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I love to find genuine family recipes and cook them at home. I am going to make your Dad Tony's Pastitsio ASAP.
Okay, I've never even heard of this dish, but thinking seriously of making this today! This looks absolutely delicious, and I just love the way you presented everything! I've subscribed to your channel. I'm already a fan! Good job!!
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My aunt is greek she makes it so good and delicious I'm gonna make it I'll try I know won't be as good as hers tho but I love it my favorite dish she makes 😋
Its a quarter past midnight in NZ, and I've just discovered your recipe. It is going post haste into my recipe collection as the Pastitsio. I've never tasted it before, but I can just tell that this is the one. I will use it as a base, even if I vegetarianify it. Thank you for sharing your families treasured recipe. Greetings from New Zealand
I guess you could simply swap the meat with some soy mince, then go heavy on the spices. It should come pretty close. But don't ever think about going full vegan on it, you will ruin it.
Yummm. Thanks for sharing your recipe because family dishes made with love are always the best.😊 My Dad was a great cook as well. Those are the best recipes.
I had a coworker who made “Greek lasagna” and I always wanted to try it. I made your father’s recipe. Unbelievably good. Thank you Chef for sharing your passion😊
Just an added note...I now double batch the meat sauce and buy double the Greek cheese and then freeze half of each so I am ready when the craving hits! (which is often😉)
Forget it. Greek food excels mainly in North American, otherwise it's drenched with olive oil. Avoid restaurants that don't include the price column otherwise, the Greeks will ripped you off royally as they do in many places.
I'm Egyptian and EVERY Egyptian family makes this dish..this is one of the most common dishes in Egypt...its called "macarona bechamel". Its likely something Egyptians picked up from centuries of Greek influence in the country. It's almost identical (with penne, mozzarella, no wine, most people just use nutmeg - obviously every family has their variation). We also make Mousaka...although pretty differently (no meat, does not have bechamel, tomatoes sauce based and is served with rice (primary ingredients are eggplant, red and green peppers), it isnt a casserole type dish). Lovely video!!
RaptorsFanGirl thank you for sharing your experience with Pastitsio . The connection between Greeks and a Egypt goes way back and my dad was born in Egypt also. Stay safe !
Yes of course I always agree with your very good opinion and I am from Egypt too. And also that I have got Iranian back ground as well and Iranian food and the Egyptian food would always taste good, great, lovely, fantastic and delicious more enjoyable as well Inshallah
Christine I love your videos and you are so a special woman. I must admit to you I haven't had much success cooking Italian Lasange as it falls apart, but seeing your video makes me know I'll be able to manage. Your are my heavenly woman.
Holy Opa! We just made this for Thanksgiving 2020. Best we’ve had. Ever. From this day forward we eat Greek for Thanksgiving. Much love my fellow Greek! ❤️🇬🇷🇬🇷❤️❤️❤️
I like mine with a firm crema/bechamel, that's at least 2" high. I use semolina flour instead of A.P. which gives it great body and flavor. I got to try the clove and allspice in the meat. Thanks for the video
That looks amazing l never made pastitsio before even if lm Greek myself but my late mum was the best with her Greek food. That looks yummy Christine your Dad must be proud of you. Bruvo
I had a few Greek friends growing up, one time we found a whole pan in the fridge, we demolished it. Her mom and ya ya weren't too pleased... but you have a teenager. The house, with friends... no note.... fair game.
This looks amazing! I'll have to give this a try! Thank you for mentioning the resting phase, it's always the most difficult part but necessary for everything to set properly... :)
Wanna be a hit at your next potluck? Make this!!!! Every taste along the way, told me the final product will be mind-bogglingly delicious. In spite of my best attempt to clean up as I prepared each layer, yep, the kitchen was a train wreck. LOL. Christine, thanks to your dad for this perfect recipe. I sprang for really expensive ground chuck. Check. Red wine. Check. Oregano from the island of Kea. Check. I love nutmeg. Check. I ground up eight cloves. Check. Cinnamon. Check. This recpe is spot on, as is your recipe for Moussaka (incredibly good). This Pastitsio is now in the oven and it will be torture not to get a taste while it's screaming hot. Thank you, thank you, thank you for a recipe that will stay with me forever. I wish I had met your dad.....
This is amazing Pastitsio!! I've made this 3 times. The key is the bechamel, make sure it's creamy and not scrambled-egg-like. Christine's dad's recipe is spot on!!
@@petekolonelos6751 I’m so glad you love it as much as we do. It’s all about the details. 👏👏
I make this every Christmas for my family. We aren't Greek, but middle eastern. My family requests it every year. I also make the Greek peas with dill. We love Greek food!
Sounds great!
Nice!
I recommend tzatziki with pita as an appetizer. It’s very good.
Me too! Merry Christmas!!🎄🎁
It is similar though
I MADE THIS.
It is THE BEST pastitsio I have ever tasted - better than any restaurant, better than any home cook.
Thank you for sharing this family treasure. 💕💕💕
I'm so glad you love it just as much as we do here. It is my pleasure as I believe great food is for sharing.
Most home authentic greek recipes handed down is usually better than restaurants.
I have never found a restaurant that had better Spanikopita than my family’s.
Or Avgolemono soup. Never enough lemon at most places.
And some make their sauce way too salty. Overwhelms the flavor.
I find the best come from tiny little mom and pop places
I'm very honoured that you shared this recipe with us.
I love your dad's recipe and the clear way you describe it
Thank you. This recipe means a lot to me.
Thanks so much for sharing the family recipe and tips. My son married a good Greek girl and I've been blessed experiencing great Greek food.
Oh you are in store for some great food. Thanks for watching
Amazing! My sister & niece said it tasted just like the Greek restaurant. Worth the time it took to make. Thank you Christine for your amazing recipes & videos.
I'm an Irish boy in New England. My genetics can reheat things really well. Fortunately I had many greek neighbors and yiayias who taught me how to cook.
The second I feel autumn in the air I start craving pastitsio!
Back again, I think I’ve perfected this! If you haven’t seen Christine’s video about béchamel sauce, you have to watch! So easy !!!!
@@raizinboyz that is so exciting. Bravo
I miss your TV show Christine,especially listening to you,I love your voice.
Please make more of these “special’s”. Thanks
Thanks so much ! For now we have youtube until I do another show.
I felt like I was cooking with my best friend. I miss all my older lady friends...some have moved, lost contact and some are just distant due to Covid-19 social distancing. I love all you ladies! I love learning about other cultures and specifically, CHRISTINE I LOVE YOU ENTHUSIASM! This is the first video I've ever seen from you, great work!
As a Greek I can confirm that your recipe is totally accurate, well executed and delicious and the fact that your pronunciation of the Greek words was spot-on is amazing you sounded just like a native speaker!
Love this woman
Yia sou Panagioti! Thank you . I am born in Greece and have lived in Canada since I was a baby. I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe and my dad would be super happy about that. Stay well!
Now i know the secret
It would help to know what the “meats” are. One could probably use whatever meat they want but when learning a new recipe, one wants to know what the instructor is using.
@@alicezazulak2492 The full recipe is below the video description. I have used ground beef only. Thank you
Made this yesterday, your baba knew what he was doing! It’s delicious! Bravo!
So I was looking for my go to pastitio recipe and couldn’t find it, so I found this one. According to this recipe, it serves 10, but was barely enough for the 6 of us! Simply amazing! The best pastitio we have get had!!!
That is sooo great to hear . I'm with you on the servings .
I cannot wait to try this. I’m Italian and a few years after my mom passed I was looking through her recipes and I found one for this! She had never made it as far as I remember but we lived in a section of Boston that had a lot of Greeks. I think one of her friends gave it to her.
I made it one night and right after it was finished the power went out. We ate by candle light and my husband and 2 sons (at the time) loved it! I made it a few months later but the power was on and they took one look at it and said ewwww! So I turned off the lights and we ate by candlelight and once again they loved it. This was 20 years ago and I still make it 2-3 times a year and our tradition is to eat by candle light. I have tweeked it to be more authentic but I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you so much for posting this.
Such a great story. Thank you for sharing and hope you make my dad’s recipe. 👏👏
What a great story!
@@ChristineCushing I have made your Dad’s recipe twice now and it is amazing!!!! Best I have ever had. I always try it at different Greek restaurants and I’ve never had anything better. I fear I may not ever order it at any restaurant!!!
@@ChristineCushing I'm back and I am making this for Christmas this year!!!!! I have made your dad's recipe aboug 4-5 times now and it's SO GOSH DARN GOOD! I have 4 sons now, so I literally have to double the recipe so there are SOME left overs. Thank you again, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!!
@@raizinboyz Haha so nice!! I love your wonderful story and your way how you ended up with this pastitio. I have my own pastitio that I will regard as unbeatable, but I will try this pastitio of Chistines dad recipe and see how it is. Point is though. Pastitio is truly incredible. It's just the richness of flavor in all the layers that makes it so wonderful!
Good grief this recipe is very authentic .. I had a Greek partner for 11 years and boy did he make some great food for me .. pastitcio is poh poh poh .. poli oreo!!!
Linda Casey Po Po Po ! We love that expression. Thank you !
What a dumb idiot we are talking about food here u disgusting idiot
Can you share the ingredients please
@@andreapayne7903 Just watch this video all the way through and you'll have your answer. Enjoy!🌹
Ωραιο φαίνεται με αυτόν τον τρόπο δεν το εχω κάνει ποτέ αλλά μου άρεσε και μου τρέχουν κι ολας τα σάλια. Πολλες ευχές απο Γερμανία Αγγελική και καλη χρονιά. ❤🇬🇷❤❤☦❤
Didn’t know Tina Fey had a cooking show
Looks delicious I will definitely try it
Was thinking the same thing 😂
Lol!
Tina Fey's mother was Greek.
Have you seen what Tina Fey looks like today? OMG, you'll be shocked. 😎
She’s beautiful compared to Tina Fey!
Amazing video! You honor your Dad a LOT by posting this tribute to him, Christine! Opa!
Thank you so much ! He was definitely a colossal human.
my favorite. reminds me of my greek neighbors 65 years ago. excellent
So very authentic! I watched several recipes being made and your Dad's looks like the best. Can't wait to make it for my Greek extended family. I think you're Dad would be proud! Keep cooking!
Many thanks. I just saw your comment. My Dad would definitely be proud and I trust it shows how insanely excited I am to make this heirloom recipe. Please let me know how it works out!
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So glad I found your channel... you have a nice voice and explain things very well. And I love Greek food!
Thank you so much. We are in agreement over the Greek food for sure.
I absolutely love her Joy while she cooks!
Learnt so much! How best flavours can be enhanced by incorporating ingredients so intelligently and thoughtfully!!
Great video Christine. Really authentic. I like that you emphasize the difference between Greek and Italian herbs and spices.
Thank you ! The spices really make all the difference.
This looks so delicious, I need to make this tomorrow.
I love Greece and the Greek people.
Been there once, unforgettable time, the most loving and kind people I have ever encountered.
I hope to go back again some day.
Yes you will love it. Hope you takes you , virtually, back to Greece !
yep, they're loving and kind to tourists, not to each other lol
@@harrodsfan i can confirm this lol
@@klaudioballa3003 👍👍👍
Greek food at its very best! It was an absolute pleasure to watch you making this using your dad's own recipe - very special. I could almost smell the aromas of those delicious spices!! Thank you for this video.
Thanks for kind words. it is truly our special recipe so appreciate you feeling it !
You had me so excited thru this whole recipe! And then the shot of it baking in the oven I almost fell out of my chair 🥴🤤🤤 Your dad sounds like he was an amazing man! 💝
Thank you ! He was such an amazing cook and would stop at nothing to make the best dish ! So glad you enjoyed it
Just remember you have to make a huge mess in the kitchen for the most authentic flavor !! 😀😆
Great recipe and wonderful demonstration. Your dad would be proud of you so generously sharing his recipe. Food is heritage and understanding .
Thank you so much! Yes, he would've loved it. This recipe was his absolute legacy.
Christine I love how very clear and concise you are when explaining how to...and I enjoy you! Thank you!
Many thanks,
NEW SUBSCRIBER! 🙋♀️ Halfway through the video I had to pause and comment. What I appreciate most about your tutorial is that you are actually teaching, not just throwing your ingredients into a pot and going ta-da! This was actually very interesting to watch. I really love your style, and the Pastitsio looks divine... just like the little old yia yias made at our Greek Church. Beautiful. Thank you so much for showing us how to make this.
Alixandra Hice thank you so much for the SUB! I’m glad you appreciate all my little “ whys” because they make all the difference. We are living in a very surface world and it’s my mission to keep inspiring people to dig a little deeper and have fun.
MyFavouriteFoods ChristineCushing Hi Christina, thank you so much for acknowledging my comment. I’m back to let you know my husband and I made your/your father’s Pastitsio recipe last night, and oh my gosh is it amazing. Truly a labor of love, but worth every step and effort along the way. We used an equal mix of ground chuck and ground lamb because our palates crave that extra little boost of Greekiness. I posted photos of our finished product on Facebook and - W😮W - people came out of quarantine to comment. I think we did a pretty good job. Even my 93 year old mother who’s been to more Greek festivals than I can count and has probably eaten her weight in Pastitsio, said it was one of the best she’s ever had. Thank you for that. And today we will devour some leftovers. ❤️
Finally. Someone who really BROWNS the meat! Most swish it around until it changes color but no brown bits or frond.
Totally agree! Thank you for noticing. !
Right?! Ground beef is very forgiving. Just cook it already! Also, REALLY bugs me when people leave big chunks. You're cooking GROUND beef. Not, hamburgers..... 🤦♀️
Bridget o'Somewhere My Gramma used to say to brown the meat until it’s brown, not gray.
dedguru Right. There’s more flavor in the browned meat rather than gray. Otherwise the color doesn’t matter.
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I just made your recipe! OMG it is so good! I never made a bechemal before so I was nervous. It came out fantastic!! Thank you for the recipe
Wow! I love it. See you in the kitchen.
I am so glad I found you to make this special dish. Thank you so much.
My pleasure 😊 I hope you try it.
It's good to see you again your show is wonderful
Thank you so much !
Pastitsio is a gift from the gods
Could not agree more ! 👏👏
Every time I watch one of your videos it messes with my vocabulary, I keep confusing 'trying to diet' with 'dying to try it' 😀
Good one!!! Im going to remember that!!😂🥰👍🏻
My husband is Greek from Larissa . I just made this , step by step , following your instructions . It’s baking in the oven as I type. I make many dishes, & by far this was thee most science project like dish I have ever made!!😂😂😂 wish me luck, I hope it turns out delicious ! Thank you for sharing this recipe💖
Ps. AND NOW to tackle the dishes & clean up!! You were telling the truth at the beginning of this video😂😂😂😳☺️☺️☺️
Jenny Me haha !!!Im clapping over here. I know you’re going to nail it. Let me know how you love it , if you have the energy after washing the dishes. 😳😜❤️
MyFavouriteFoods ChristineCushing OMG!! Amazing! Absolutely delicious !! (Besides me over cooking the top, my fault 😖🤓) even still, so flavorful ! Next time my mother-in-law comes to the states I will be 100% excited to make this dish for her🎉 yay, thank u so much. Well worth the work that goes into this. Your dad is a genius , chefs kiss all the way!!💖🎉👑🙌
Totally delicious! I am a firm believer.... that technique is very important in putting a meal of any kind together! It is the absolute 'secret' to good cooking .....
Best recipe and instructions. Thanks for story and explanations in your verbal description, too. I've tried other recipes from all over internet and from my Greek-American cookbooks, but this one is THE BEST!
thank you so much !
Amazing she’s great with this delicious looking lasagna pasta
Love her way to explain every details. Nicely and clear. Thank you Christine. Must make this for my family.
Thank you so much !
Please has nothing in common with lasagna 🙁 no other dishe lookalike pastichio this is the only one !!!!please do not compare this with lasagna and you keep said wile you prepare the pastichio this makes me upset 😠
Not only is it beautiful I'm nearly drooling at the thought of having this amazing dish. Thank you so much.
It's definitely a keeper !
As a Greek (from Greece lol) i have to say that this is indeed a legit pastitsio recipe. Exactly how my mom does it, with two small differences. She alternates two layers of pasta/meat sauce (kimas) and on top of the bechamel she sprinkles toast crumbs. The crumbs are the small detail that makes the difference because they a)prevent the bechamel from being overdone b) they give a nice crunchy feel.
Thank you for your thoughts. I hope you are well .
Exactly, the breadcrumbs with the cheese make it more crunchy!!!
I always put breadcrumbs on the top of my beshamel.
How do you spell the cheese name please?
@@AM-hz3jw it can be spelled one of two ways, kefalotyri, or kefalotiri
Your mother did the same recipe as my mother. Indeed the video shows a very legit pastitsio recipe. Indeed breadcrumbs are a good addition, it is just delicious.
Hi there , I'm from Pakistan. Tried Ur pastitso . It was heavenly . It's a keeper recipe
I'm Greek I live in Australia with my family and i made this last night, for me it brought back memories of my dad making it. Dad was a chef, obviously Greek and proud from the Peloponnese in Kalavrita and this was a favourite to have. Now I can make it for my family, my hubby enjoyed it last night my daughter not so much😥 and yes lots of science in cooking it too.
Chef, you are very skilled in delivering great clear technique and also being so passionate.
thank you for sharing in my passion!
I am drooling seeing this pastitio...omg . Looks very good
I agree!!!!
My Mum raised me with delicious Spanish food, this does look good, love comfort food. Thank-you for this great recipe. 🌷😊
I made this recipe for the first time and my Greek husband and his family absolutely loved it! It was very delicious and relatively easy to make! Thank you so much for your perfect recipe ☺❤🙏
Love your cooking Christine. Your technique is outstanding and your attention to detail is clear. Tremendous professionalism and authenticity. Proud to count you among Canada's best
Well I appreciate that very much!
Oh my- my favorite! I keep saying I'm going to make it for years now and haven't done it. This recipe looks authentic and amazing. I will try this one. I grew up at a Greek restaurant in the United States, and LOVE Greek food, and dance! I just finished my moussaka (restaurant made), and look forward to trying this recipe. Thank you so
much!
Yay Tony!!
That's great ! I really hope you try it , you will love it. Thank you
i love all your food you make you are an amazing cook christine
Thank you Tammy. I appreciate it.
You ooze passion! Thank you for sharing this. Definitely going to try it out!
You have to try it ! Thank you
Made this yesterday, it was absolutely lovely! Thanks a lot for sharing! So nice with something, to us, different! Lots of love from Sweden!
Oh how great! Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you are all safe in Sweden !
This recipe is AMAZING! Absolutely delicious!
Ah that is great to hear !
Finally, a video in English that does not change the classic recipe to the point of no recognition...thank you! I wanted to show friends who don't speak Greek how to do it and this is very helpful. I grew up in Greece and my mom of course made it perfect every time with no recipes.
Yes, Greeks never use recipes.It's always a feel thing. Thank yoyu
Looks fabulous Christine👍
Love your expressions😊
Keep it up lady.
Many thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it .
I MUST make this. Wait till I invite my Greek friends for dinner. Thank you, lady. Tony 🙏🏿❤️
My pleasure ! You have to try it. Even before you taste it the smell of the kitchen is mind blowing. Thank youy
Dear Christine, I just wanted to tell you how amazing this recipie came out! I love you and your channel. Best wishes
Thank you so much! I made it this weekend also. So glad you loved it also.
Just made this & followed your recipe step by step...AMAZING!! Thank you!
You are most welcome ! We love it
The albumen in the pasta is a cool and surprising step.
It is a cool little detail that helps to hold the pasta together and also not waste the egg white.
🇬🇷 Amazing recipe! This is one of my favorite dishes ever. Thank you for sharing.
Kirsten Hellman you are most welcome. We have been craving it more during this crazy time. Be safe !
This is just as my mother used to make. Beautiful. I wish I could have a bite.
Christine, greetings from Australia. My first attempt making pastitsio and this recipe is spot on, It reminded me of my childhood. It's tastes exactly like my mums. I would usually get my mum to show me and use her recipe but given the current covid situation I can't have her over. This recipe is definitely mouth watering. ο Τόνι θα ήταν περήφανος. ευχαριστώ
Andrea Kleijn thank you so much for sharing. Tony would indeed be proud. So glad you loved it. Be safe in Australia.
God bless your daddy, Thank you.
Thanks for posting. I’ve been wanting a recipe like my grandmother used to make. And this seems exactly like her recipe. I am Albanian and this was my favorite dish growing up. I asked for it all the time. Thank you.
Μου πέφτουν τα σάλια! This is exactly how my mom makes it! Wow it looks so amazing!.. Greetings from MTL, Canada..
KILL BILL hello Montreal ! Thank you
"Μού τρέχουν τα σάλια " it is συγαυρε.
Fantastiki sindayi maria from cyprus
I was raised in Greece and this was so nostalgic
Faye Bysephipps it’s such a nostalgic dish I agree !
Hi Christine. I wanted to thank you soo very much for sharing this recipe. I am Latina and my husband is Greek, his grandma just passed away last year and it was tradition to have pastitzio on Thanksgiving day. I tried this recipe without knowing how it was going to come out... my husband just tried the meat sauce and he was literally in tears... he says it tastes just like grandma's. Our whole house smells like grandma's house would smell on Thanksgiving Day and he is happy but emotional at the same time. This brought sweet memories and happiness on this special day and I thank you for that. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Efharisto para poli. ❤
OmG. ! that is so great to hear. Food is definitely memories and so connected to family. Wishing you a great Christmas and hope this becomes a part of your family tradition.
I didn't know that you had a youtube channel ,, what a beautiful recipe and to share your dads talents with the world is such a special treasure .. looks amazing .
Thank you! Glad you discovered my channel 👏👏😀
Hi Christine, Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I love to find genuine family recipes and cook them at home. I am going to make your Dad Tony's Pastitsio ASAP.
Perfect ! You will love it I am sure. Thank you
Wow wow wow 🤩 that looks incredible, I love how every step had a specific method/detail to follow. You can tell that was good food being made!
Many thanks !
Okay, I've never even heard of this dish, but thinking seriously of making this today! This looks absolutely delicious, and I just love the way you presented everything! I've subscribed to your channel. I'm already a fan! Good job!!
Dear Friends of God......................Please research God's Time/Calendar in Genesis 1:14 before a False Sabbath law is enforced! Actions are in progress to honor a Sabbath day, “Green Sabbath”, “Laudato Si, par. 237”, etc.
Already today, there are Sunday laws written on government books.
The true Sabbath Is not Friday, Saturday, Sunday, etc. The true Sabbath is calculated by true time, Genesis 1:14.
An example of God’s Time:
The first week.....the new moon day, the six work days and the Sabbath day.
The second, third and fourth week........six work days and then the Sabbath day.
There is never, ever, ever five weekly Sabbaths in any one of God’s given months as it is on other calendars.
Genesis 1:14 is a commandment from God. We are to use the sun, moon and stars to calculate the Sabbaths, etc., not the Gregorian calendar or any other man-made time.
((((((( I understand, under this world system, we use the Gregorian time for work days, doctor’s appointments, etc. ))))))
The Sabbath commandment is one of the Ten commandments listed in Exodus 20 and It is just as important as the other nine commandments. It is to be kept!
God has three category of days in the Bible, the new moon day, the six work days and the Sabbath day.
God’s months start with the new moon day, which is the first day of the month, the beginning of the month.
The Gregorian calendar do not start its months with the new moon day. The new moon day falls anywhere and everywhere on the Gregorian calendar.
Sometimes, on the famous Gregorian calendar, the new moon day falls on the “Gregorian Seventh day Saturday Sabbath.”
How can it both be the first day of the month and the seventh day Sabbath?
This along should help a person see that the Gregorian calendar is not true time and that the Biblical Sabbath should not be calculated by it.
The Sabbath is a sign between God and I His people Israel and whosoever join themselves to them. One law is to Israel and to the stranger. Exodus 12:48,49
********* Now, we who keep the Sabbath by the lights in heaven, do not claim to always be on the true Sabbath day. We know that there are times we are not on the right day. But we do believe that Genesis 1:14 is the method to calculate God’s Sabbath. We do not fully understand God’s Time yet. God will give more light.**********
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Also, research the "Seven Noahide Laws" and Education Day U.S.A.
From my research online, these laws are Jewish laws taken from their writings, namely the “Talmud.” The first law in “The seven Noahide laws" forbids the worship of idols.
According to Jewish writings, the worship of Jesus, Yahushua, etc........is idolatry and is punishable by death, decapitation.
Will these laws be enforced on all nations???
Research the connection between the United Nations, The Presidents, President Bush, President Trump, etc. and “The Seven Noahide laws"
THESE "SEVEN NOAHIDE LAWS". SEEMS TO BE VERY DANGEROUS TO CHRISTIANS AND TO ALL MANKIND!!
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Lastly, there is much talk online that the Jewish people occupying the land of Israel today are not the true Israelites and that the true Israelites are today now scattered throughout the nations, is this true?
There are also other groups of people who say that they are the true Jews.
Jesus said in Revelation 2:9 & 3:9 that someone is saying that they are Jews but are not but are the synagogue of Satan.
If Jesus warns us about a synagogue of Satan in Revelation 2:9 & 3:9, should not we be concern?
If the people residing in the land of Israel not true Israel, then who are they and what is their agenda for the world?
Who are the true Bloodline Jews?
HAVE A GOOD DAY FRIENDS OF GOD..........GLORY TO THE FATHER AND SON!
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What does this have to do with pastitsio?!?!
My aunt is greek she makes it so good and delicious I'm gonna make it I'll try I know won't be as good as hers tho but I love it my favorite dish she makes 😋
Guess what I'm making for Thanksgiving this year.... Thanks, Christine and Tony!
Oh yes. It’s going to be a hit I predict. Happy Thanksgiving
Totally charming and engaging recipe, loved it, also have long loved Pastitsio .. will now try to duplicate...
You will love it. Thanks for watching
Omg Christine's personality is so awesome... what a Doll. thanks for the recipe.
Watching as a daughter shares pride in her fathers cooking legacy....PRICELESS. As a fellow daughter myself, I truly enjoyed that ingredient most. XO
Thank you ! It really was his pride and joy this dish so I'm glad it resonated with you. Be safe
Well said.
Its a quarter past midnight in NZ, and I've just discovered your recipe. It is going post haste into my recipe collection as the Pastitsio. I've never tasted it before, but I can just tell that this is the one. I will use it as a base, even if I vegetarianify it. Thank you for sharing your families treasured recipe. Greetings from New Zealand
Sending you greetings back to NZ ! So glad you love and have added my dad’s pastitsio to your collection. Thank you
I guess you could simply swap the meat with some soy mince, then go heavy on the spices. It should come pretty close. But don't ever think about going full vegan on it, you will ruin it.
❤️ It looks amazing and so delicious! Thank you for the recipe and your techniques.
Nadezhda Barylskaya many thanks
Gob bless your Dad he was a Geniouse
Yummm. Thanks for sharing your recipe because family dishes made with love are always the best.😊 My Dad was a great cook as well. Those are the best recipes.
I had a coworker who made “Greek lasagna” and I always wanted to try it. I made your father’s recipe. Unbelievably good. Thank you Chef for sharing your passion😊
I love it ! You’re welcome
Just an added note...I now double batch the meat sauce and buy double the Greek cheese and then freeze half of each so I am ready when the craving hits! (which is often😉)
So amazing, as usual. I hope to visit Greece someday. Mediterranian foods speak to me, for sure. Thank you.
Many thanks. Yes, I agree there is something about the food from Greece and all around that I love also.
Forget it. Greek food excels mainly in North American, otherwise it's drenched with olive oil. Avoid restaurants that don't include the price column otherwise, the Greeks will ripped you off royally as they do in many places.
Yum! My partner is Greek and his mum makes the best pastitsio! Thank you for sharing this recipe it looks amazing 🙏🏻✨💕
My pleasure. It's always tough to compete against a family recipe, right? Thanks for your comments.
🇸🇬 Singapore watching Love the way you cook it and explain it Thank you 🙏 🌹💞
Hello Singapore. ! What a great place. Thank you
Hi Christine made this today and it is delicious. Thank you for a great recipe.xx
My pleasure !
I made, this recipie. It was, perfect,. My family.,,who, are very, used to, wonderful, Greek food, loved it. Thank you
I love hearing great results like this ! So happy you enjoyed it. Be well
I'm Egyptian and EVERY Egyptian family makes this dish..this is one of the most common dishes in Egypt...its called "macarona bechamel". Its likely something Egyptians picked up from centuries of Greek influence in the country. It's almost identical (with penne, mozzarella, no wine, most people just use nutmeg - obviously every family has their variation). We also make Mousaka...although pretty differently (no meat, does not have bechamel, tomatoes sauce based and is served with rice (primary ingredients are eggplant, red and green peppers), it isnt a casserole type dish). Lovely video!!
RaptorsFanGirl thank you for sharing your experience with Pastitsio . The connection between Greeks and a Egypt goes way back and my dad was born in Egypt also. Stay safe !
Why remove the germ in the garlic? I have never heard of this? Thank you!
Yes of course I always agree with your very good opinion and I am from Egypt too. And also that I have got Iranian back ground as well and Iranian food and the Egyptian food would always taste good, great, lovely, fantastic and delicious more enjoyable as well Inshallah
Egyptians and Greeks are cousins lol
I love pastitsio, my yiayia makes this for every holiday! She sometimes puts dill in the beef while she cooks it!
I am so glad you made this! I had it once and loved it! This is the first time I’ve seen it made!!! Fabulous!!!
Christine I love your videos and you are so a special woman. I must admit to you I haven't had much success cooking Italian Lasange as it falls apart, but seeing your video makes me know I'll be able to manage. Your are my heavenly woman.
Holy Opa! We just made this for Thanksgiving 2020. Best we’ve had. Ever. From this day forward we eat Greek for Thanksgiving. Much love my fellow Greek! ❤️🇬🇷🇬🇷❤️❤️❤️
ooh that is such a great idea ! So glad you loved it
Look like a pasta cake with meat, and A great looking fuff. Yummy, and dreamy. Thank's! Mrs, Christine.⭐💪🐒
Gilbert Gonzalez 😀👏👏
I like mine with a firm crema/bechamel, that's at least 2" high. I use semolina flour instead of A.P. which gives it great body and flavor. I got to try the clove and allspice in the meat. Thanks for the video
That looks amazing l never made pastitsio before even if lm Greek myself but my late mum was the best with her Greek food. That looks yummy Christine your Dad must be proud of you. Bruvo
EXCELLENT PRESENTATION! Will make this for my Greek husband !❤️❤️❤️👍
I had a few Greek friends growing up, one time we found a whole pan in the fridge, we demolished it. Her mom and ya ya weren't too pleased... but you have a teenager. The house, with friends... no note.... fair game.
This looks amazing! I'll have to give this a try! Thank you for mentioning the resting phase, it's always the most difficult part but necessary for everything to set properly... :)
Wanna be a hit at your next potluck? Make this!!!! Every taste along the way, told me the final product will be mind-bogglingly delicious.
In spite of my best attempt to clean up as I prepared each layer, yep, the kitchen was a train wreck. LOL.
Christine, thanks to your dad for this perfect recipe. I sprang for really expensive ground chuck. Check. Red wine. Check. Oregano from the island of Kea. Check. I love nutmeg. Check. I ground up eight cloves. Check. Cinnamon. Check.
This recpe is spot on, as is your recipe for Moussaka (incredibly good).
This Pastitsio is now in the oven and it will be torture not to get a taste while it's screaming hot. Thank you, thank you, thank you for a recipe that will stay with me forever. I wish I had met your dad.....
Thanks so much ! So glad you are as excited about this recipe as we are. My dad was a total kitchen renegade. Thanks for watching
I made this tonight for dinner. It was fantastic! The cleanup was well worth it! I enjoy your channel and your stories. Thank you!
Yes ! The measure of success is always how you feel about the clean up . Thank you
This is my third time to make it and it's fabulous every time!
That is amazing to hear. 👏👏👏