Thelma
-
Yia Yia’s Rice Pudding
1/2 gallon whole milk 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups Farmland rice 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
-
Greek Rice Pilaf
1 cup rice (Uncle Ben’s is the best) 1 tsp salt 2 T lemon juice 1 stick butter 3 cups chicken broth or 3 tsp bouillon and 3 cups water Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add rice and mix for about 1 minute. Add salt and lemon juice. Let cook for another minute.… Continue reading
-
Greek-Style Meat Balls
1 pound ground beef 1 egg beaten 1 T parsley Small chopped onion 1⁄4 tsp mint 1⁄4 cup mizithra cheese 1⁄2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 1⁄2 tsp salt 1⁄4 tsp pepper 1⁄4 cup water 1⁄4 cup flour Oil for frying Mix all ingredients well. Shape into balls, roll in flour and fry until golden brown. Recipe… Continue reading
-
Strawberry Cake
1 French Vanilla or White Cake Mix 8 ounces cream cheese 2 cups powdered sugar 1⁄2 pint whipping cream 1 package danish dessert Strawberry 1 package fresh strawberries 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.… Continue reading
-
Caramel Popcorn
1 cup butter 2 cups brown sugar 1⁄2 corn syrup 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 quarts popped corn 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… Continue reading
-
Christmas Crescents
Dough 4 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 2 sticks butter, softened 3 tsp. sugar 3 eggs 1 pkg. yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup milk Mix flour, sugar, and salt together. Cut butter into flour mixture. Mix yeast with warm water adding a pinch of sugar in a small bowl. Separate eggs and beat… Continue reading
-
Kourabethes
1 pound butter 3 egg yolks 1 jigger vanilla 1/2 cup powdered sugar 4 cups flour 1 cup slivered almonds Melt butter and cool, remove salt. Pour out of pan slowly and salt will remainin the bottom of the pan. Beat on med-high speed until creamy. Mix egg yolks with powdered sugar and vanilla. Pour… Continue reading
-
Padayemista
1 lb. butter 1 lb. walnuts finely chopped 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 5 – 6 cups flour 1 T cinnamon Melt butter, add milk and mix well. Add flour a cup at a time. Mix well until dough is easy to work with. Mix walnuts, sugar and cinnamon together. Take 1″ pieces… Continue reading
-
Nut Filled Crescents
Dough 2 cups flour 1/2 pound butter 1 egg yolk 3/4 cup sour cream Filling 3/4 cup chopped nuts 3/4 cup sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon Frosting 3 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 4 tsp. buttermilk Cut butter into flour until crumbly; add egg yolk and sour cream. Blend well and form into a ball.… Continue reading
