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Easy to make, traditional Greek halva

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A couple of weeks ago, I posted a recipe for halva with sesame oil and orange, made with bought halva in a package. Today, I am sharing the traditional recipe of Greek halva made from scratch. It is yummy and nutritious. The other good thing about it, I think, is that whatever calories you get by eating it, counteract nicely with the generous sprinkle of cinnamon, which is an incredible fat burner.

So, are you ready for this Greek delicious recipe? Here we go:

Ingredients (use the same cup to measure all).

1 cup of extra virgin olive oil (only for the olive oil: donโ€™t fill to the very top, but leave a smidgen of empty space on the top of the cup).

2 cups of semolina (see notes below for what type of semolina to buy)

3 cups of plain sugar

4 cups of water

The peel ofโ€ฆ

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Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

2 comments on “Easy to make, traditional Greek halva

  1. Thank you for sharing, Viv ๐Ÿ™‚

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