Yia Yia's Pantry

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


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  • Spanish Rice

    3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup rice (Uncle Ben’s Rice) 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice 3 teaspoons Knorr Tomato Chicken bouillon 3 cups water Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add rice and stir until glossy, add salt and stir well. Add lime juice and simmer for 1 minute. Add water and bouillon. Bring… Continue reading

  • 24 Hour Salad

    1 head lettuce 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup chopped celery 1 large chopped red onion 1 pkg. frozen peas, cooked 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1⁄2 cup bacon bits Starting with lettuce, shred or tear lettuce apart and put in the bottom of an oblong pan, add on top in… Continue reading

  • Potato Salad

    5-6 potatoes boiled, peeled and diced 2 hard boiled eggs 2-3 celery stalks chopped 1 small onion chopped 1⁄2 cup chopped ham 1 small can sliced black olives 1⁄2 cup french dressing 1 cup mayonnaise Mix diced potatoes, chopped onions, with the french dressing and stir well. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Salt and… Continue reading