To:                       Editor

 

 

CLEVELAND, OH,September 22, 2006–Athensintroduces red and green Mini Fillo Shells in tomato and spinach flavors, ideal for entertaining at holiday events. These shells are sure to create favorite party hors d’oeuvres, while adding eye appeal and savory flavors to many types of fillings.

Athens Mini Fillo Shells are fully baked and contain no trans fat and no cholesterol.  They can be thawed, filled and served, or filled, rebaked and served. Athens Mini Fillo Shells can be found in the grocer’s freezer section near pastries and desserts.

 

Party hosts can entertain their guests with a variety of festive fillings spooned or piped into colorful mini fillo shells. From couscous with roasted vegetables to mushrooms with smoked mozzarella, these shells lend themselves to many different hot and cold fillings. For hot and cold filling recipes, visit www.athens.com/recipes.

 

“We are confident the new Tomato and Spinach Mini Fillo Shells will brighten this holiday season at family gatherings and other events of all kinds,” said Athens Foods chairman, Eric Moscahlaidis. “Our test kitchen chefs are constantly developing new product ideas and our research tells us that the market will readily welcome these new colors and flavors in the Athens line of fillo products.”  

 

The new colored shells compliment the existing line of traditional no trans fat Athens Mini Fillo Shells, as well as Athens six varieties of filled mini fillo shell hors d’oeuvres.

 

 

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This is a reminder for consumers to submit their favorite appetizer or dessert recipes to the Athens Mini Fillo Shells Holiday Recipe Contest before it’s too late.

Mailed contest entries must be postmarked by December 29, 2006 and online entries must be received by midnight EST on December 29, 2006.

 

Athens is awarding one $5,000 Grand Prize winner and two $1,000 First Prize winners, one for each of the two recipe categories.

 

All recipes must be original and include the use of a 15-count package of Athens traditional Mini Fillo Shells. For more information and contest entry forms visit, www.athens.com/recipecontest.