pastitsio
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of pastitsio
C20: from Modern Greek
Example Sentences
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Tom Kiradjieff used the same sauce to modify a traditional dish — speculated to have been pastitsio, moussaka or saltsa kima — and "chili spaghetti" was born.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2023
It is the birthplace of Nicholas Tselementes, the country’s first celebrity chef, who is credited with having either modernized Greek cooking, with the invention of moussaka and pastitsio, or having diluted it with European influences.
From New York Times ● Jul. 12, 2017
To prep this ahead, assemble the pastitsio completely and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 30, 2014
Whether they've got a taste for gyros or Greek omelets, arni psito or pastitsio, long-timers pledged their allegiance to a Greek fleet of familiar names.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2011
While Lefty ground bearings nonstop, Desdemona built pastitsio, moussaka and galactoboureko.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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