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I love this type of halva! You can't get it at the store and its not like the packaged one with sesame paste

 
Awesome halva video!!

Here are some printed halva simigdali recipes as well:

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Greek Semolina Sweet Recipe

This Greek semolina sweet pudding recipe is easy to make and is the perfect dessert or sweet snack for any Greek table.
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Greek semolina halvah

Greek semolina halvah by Greek chef Akis Petretzikis. An authentic Greek soft cake halvah made out of semolina, with the rich aromas of cinnamon and cloves!
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GREEK SEMOLINA HALVA

Greek semolina halva is a traditional no-dairy, and egg-free pudding enhanced with nuts, perfectly spiced, and soaked in syrup. Delightfully Mediterranean! .
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This is my favorite kind of Halvah, especially if it is homemade! The tahini halva is still good, but it isn't the same.
 
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k_tsoukalas said:
This is my favorite kind of Halvah, especially if it is homemade! The tahini halva is still good, but it isn't the same.
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Agreed! This one can get a little too sweet though
 
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