From the Kitchen of Ferlita

DESSERTS
Rice Pudding
Source: Mary Valenti the sister-in-law of Joe Caltagirone. Joe would invite me to join him and his wife Dora at his sister-in-law's condo on Bayshore during my lunch hour and I enjoyed many great food dishes. She shared this recipe and a few others that I was smart enough to write down. Truly a wonderful cook and for me many fond memories.

Makes TBD

INGRED:

1/2 cup short grain rice (Valencia)
1 cinnamon stick
1-3/4 cups of water
1/2 lemon rind

1 quart of milk (for creamer pudding add 1 cup more)
3/4 cup sugar

RECIPE:

1. Mix together the rice, cinnamon stick, water and lemon rind. Cook above until water evaporates.

2. Add milk and sugar. Cook on high until it comes to a fast boil, then lower heat to medium-high. Stir constantly all the time until it has a thick consistency, but not too dry.

3. Sprinkle with powdered cinnamon on top before serving.

Makes TBD