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Moussaka: Because we're super Greeky

Sarah and Doug Season 2 Episode 56

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In this episode... Moussaka - classically Greek right? This week Doug and Sarah do a deep dive on moussaka with a recipe from Chef Andreas Mavrommatis.

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Tse, Lydia. “Everything You Need to Know About Moussaka, the Classic Greek Dish.” National Geographic.

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Hosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right

Producer: Will Ellesson

Audio Consultant: Ben Staub

Cover Art: Matt Laverty

Music: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of Noise


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