Hi Kathy:
I too, am a "Grandy" and this is what my babies like:
GRANDY'S RICE PUDDING
1/2 C uncooked rice
1 C water
1 T cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
2 eggs, separated
2 1/2 C milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 C raisins
1/4 C sugar
Combine rice and water in a saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce, heat, cover and simmer 14 minutes. Meanwhile, blend together 1/2 C sugar, cornstarch and salt. Beat egg yolks slightly;' add along with milk to sugar-cornstarch mixture. Beat with rotary beater. Stir in rice, vanilla and raisins. Pour into ungreased 1 1/2 qt casserole. Place in pan of hot water. Bake at 350 degree oven until pudding is creamy and most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove casserole from oven.
Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in 1/4 C sugar; contine beating until peaks form. Spread on pudding, sealing to the edge. Return casserole to pan of hot water in oven. Contine baking about 15 minutes or until meringue is light golden brown.
Makes 6 servings.
or for a quick rice pudding;
QUICK AND EASY RICE PUDDING
1 package custard pudding
2 C milk
1/2 C raisins
1 C cooked rice
6 T sugar
desired spices
Put all ingredients into a saucepan, boil for a few minutes. Cool, pour into bowls and serve.