Olivia's prepares a feast from Greece

red wine

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more accessible and affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing fat.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme and oregano are common herbs that can substitute bay leaves.

Prepare the octopus by ensuring it is cleaned and ready to cook.

In a pot, add hot water and the octopus.

Add parsley, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and sea salt to the pot.

Add fresh garlic cloves to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for about 30-35 minutes.

After boiling, cut the octopus into smaller pieces for quicker cooking.

Add a little bit of red wine to the pot.

Add some vinegar to the pot.

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