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Wild Greens Risotto with Vrisi 36 Delicate Extra Virgin Greek Olive Oil

Wild Greens Risotto with Vrisi 36 Delicate Extra Virgin Greek Olive Oil

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WILD GREENS RISOTTO WITH VRISI 36 DELICATE EXTRA VIRGIN GREEK OLIVE OIL Serves 4   A Diane Kochilas Signature Recipe for Vrisi 36 ⅔ cup Vrisi 36 Delicate Extra Virgin Greek Olive Oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 ⅓ cups risotto rice or Greek “Carolina” variety 1 ½ pounds mixed sweet greens (similar to what we put in the

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Lucky Greek New Years Cake History and Recipe

Lucky Greek New Years Cake History and Recipe

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Vasilopita is a traditional Greek dessert prepared across Greece for New Year’s Day with the roots of the tradition stemming from the legend of Saint Basil. According to legend, St. Basil called on the citizens of Caesarea to raise a ransom payment to stop the siege of the city. Each member of the city gave whatever they had in gold and jewelry. When the ransom

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