Philippines

Philippines (#14) Tortang Giniling (Filipino Meat and Potato Omelet)

I found this recipe on YouTube which has become my favorite place for recipe searches.  It is very similar to the Spanish omelet called "Tortilla Espanol" and so easy to make.  The common ingredients are meat, potatoes, onions and eggs but can include tomatoes, peppers, peas, etc.  I sauteed garlic and onion, then added a chopped tomato and cooked for a few minutes. I then added about a hamburger patties worth of ground beef, cooked until brown then added finely diced potatoes.  When the potatoes are tender, beaten eggs are poured over the top and cooked until the eggs are set.  Flip the omelet over and cook to ensure the eggs are completely done.  Serve with ketchup or Filipino banana sauce.

Greece

Greece (#13) Pastitsio (Baked Macaroni with Beef and Cheese) and Fasolakia (Green Beans with Tomatoes)

Pastitsio is a Greek traditional baked pasta dish layered with pasta, meat sauce, cheese, a touch of cinnamon and topped with a bechamel sauce.  I used macaroni but penne or buccatini can also be used.  You start with a layer of cooked macaroni, then top with meat sauce, then top with Kasseri cheese mixed with cinnamon, then another layer of macaroni.  A heated mixture of milk, butter and eggs is poured over the top, then another layer of cheese is added.  Bake for 50 minutes at 325 degrees.  The green beans are simply onions, garlic, parsley, tomatoes, and the green beans cooked stovetop for about an hour until they're tender.  I served this with a lettuce salad topped with feta, olives and an oregano vinaigrette.