Yia Yia's Pantry

A collection of Greek and American recipes from friends and family in West Layton, Utah.

Desserts

  • Yia Yia’s Rice Pudding

    Mix and bring to boil stirring continuously. Add rice. Boil on medium about 1 and 1/2 hours, until thickened and rice has softened. Pour into bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon. Recipe by Thelma Kolendrianos, Matina Manes, & Eugenia Manes Continue reading

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  • Strawberry Cake

    Bake cake according to package directions. Let cool.Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar. Beat whipping cream until stiff. Fold in the cream cheese mixture and mix well. Spread over the top of the cake. Refrigerate. Mix Danish Dessert according to package directions. Add strawberries and mix well. Spread over cream cheese layer on the cake.… Continue reading

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  • Caramel Popcorn

    Heat oven to 250. Place the popcorn in a very large bowl. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla extract. Pour into a thin stream over popcorn. Bake… Continue reading

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