Moussaka & carnival fritters
2022 Italy
Moussaka, a classic Greek dish with layers of eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce, is the focus of this episode. Sonia shows how to make this comforting casserole from scratch. For dessert, she prepares Carnival Fritters, crispy, fried dough dusted with sugar, bringing a festive and indulgent close to the meal.
Casts:
Sonia Peronaci
Sonia Peronaci
Studio:
Marco Capedri
Marco Capedri
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