Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Pancakes with Applesauce and Sour Cream are thin, tender-centered pancakes with deeply golden, crisp edges. Serve them hot with cool sour cream, sweet-tart applesauce, or a little of both. Yield: 4 servings, about 16 pancakes Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Amish-Style Sweet-and-Sour Pickled Green Beans are crisp, garlicky refrigerator pickles with a pleasantly sweet vinegar bite, fragrant dill, and little pops of mustard seed. This farmhouse-inspired recipe is for refrigerator storage only, not shelf-stable canning. Yield: About 2 quart jars; 16 servings of approximately 2 ounces (57 g) drained beans Prep […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 side-dish servings Prep Time: 25 minutes, including cooling the bacon Cook Time: 20 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 cups small fresh broccoli florets (450 g) 8 slices regular-cut bacon (about 8 oz / 225 g before cooking), cooked and crumbled […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Amish-Style Barbecue Chicken with Sweet-and-Tangy Farmhouse Sauce Slow-baked chicken with a glossy, homemade barbecue glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Yield: 8 servings, 1 chicken piece per serving Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Amish Baked Rice Pudding with Raisins and Cinnamon This comforting, old-fashioned rice pudding bakes gently in a water bath until the custard is creamy, the raisins are plump, and the cinnamon-dusted surface is lightly golden. Serve it warm by the spoonful or chill it for soft, sliceable squares. Yield: 8 servings […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Amish Chocolate Pudding Cake with Fudgy Sauce is an old-fashioned, self-saucing dessert with a tender chocolate cake on top and warm chocolate pudding underneath. No eggs, mixer, or separate saucepan required. Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes, including 10 minutes […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Pennsylvania Dutch Lemon Sponge Pie bakes into two lovely layers: a delicate, golden sponge on top and a soft lemon custard underneath, all nestled in a flaky crust. Fresh lemon juice and zest make this old-fashioned dessert bright, sweet-tart, and wonderfully refreshing. Yield: 1 standard 9-inch pie; 8 servings Prep Time: […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 side-dish servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 16 ounces frozen green peas, about 3 cups 8 ounces frozen peeled pearl onions, about 1 1/2 cups 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/4 cup […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Amish-Style Sugar Cream Pie with a Caramelized Cinnamon Top is a wonderfully simple, egg-free pie with a flaky crust, silky vanilla filling, and a delicate cinnamon-sugar finish. Yield: 1 standard 9-inch pie; 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Cooling and Chilling Time: 5 hours Total Time: 6 […]
Amish Sausage, Egg, and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole This hearty, Amish-style breakfast bake brings together browned sausage, tender shredded potatoes, sweet sautéed onions, and plenty of sharp cheddar in a fluffy egg filling. Assemble it the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning for an easy family brunch, church gathering, or holiday breakfast. Quick Recipe […]