Vhala pastas are made with traditional methods and the purest Greek ingredients. Hylopites are hand-cut small square-shaped pieces of pasta. Made with semolina flour and milk, this delicate pasta is the basis for many classic Greek dishes. For a Greek “mac & cheese,” cook and drain the noodles, add Kefalotyri cheese to the mixture and combine with melted butter. Or use this tile-shaped pasta in a classic baked chicken and tomato dish called “Kotopoulo me Hylopites,” topped with tangy Feta. For a wonderful soup to cure whatever ails you, add the cooked pasta to hot chicken broth and mix in fresh dill and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Of course, you can enjoy Vhala Hylopites as you would any other pasta: served with olive oil, garlic, fresh basil and parmesan cheese, in a simple tomato sauce or topped with sautéed wild mushrooms.
Sunflower halva is popular in the countries of the former Soviet Union, but also in Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and other Balkan countries. It is made of roasted ground sunflower seeds instead of sesame. It may include other ingredients, such as nuts, cocoa powder, or vanilla.
Mikado Milk Chocolate with Rice is a deliciously crunchy puffed-rice treat dipped in smooth milk chocolate. A large 300-gram bar will satisfy the cravings of any chocolate enthusiast.