Old Fashioned Greek Shortbread Recipe
Old Fashioned Greek Shortbread
1 pound butter (NO margarine)
2 egg yolks
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon anise
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
Beat butter at medium speed of electric mixer for 10 minutes
Add egg yolks and confectioners’ sugar
Beat 5 more minutes
Add anise
Add flour one cup at a time, kneading
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until very lightly browned
Dust with confectioners’ sugar
Makes 5 or 6 dozen
Puerto Rican Cheese Fritters
Puerto Rican Cheese Fritters
1/2 pound Gouda, Swiss, or Cheddar cheese, grated
1 egg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
Bread crumbs (for coating)
Vegetable oil for (deep-frying)
Combine the cheese, egg, cornstarch and cayenne in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on high speed until well blended. Roll into small balls using 1 teaspoon of mixture. Coat with the bread crumbs and fry in oil heated to 350 degrees F until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer.
Jamaican Chicken With Sweet Potatoes
Jamaican Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 cup canned, unsweetened pineapple chunks