Author: Charlotte

  • Amish Peach Fry Pies with Vanilla Glaze

    Amish Peach Fry Pies with Vanilla Glaze

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 fry pies Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter + 1/2 cup (95 g) cold…

  • Fluffy Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

    Fluffy Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 8 Tbsp (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream (or more milk)…

  • Tender Homemade Noodles with Nutty Browned Butter

    Tender Homemade Noodles with Nutty Browned Butter

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 side-dish servings Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes dough rest) Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 3 large eggs 1 tsp fine sea salt (divided) 2–4 tbsp water, as needed 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter…

  • Amish Shoo-Fly Muffins

    Amish Shoo-Fly Muffins

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 standard muffins Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 18–20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients Nonstick spray or 12 paper muffin liners Crumb topping: 1 cup (130 g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt; 6 tbsp (85 g)…

  • Old-Fashioned Molasses Shoofly Pie With Buttery Crumb Streusel

    Old-Fashioned Molasses Shoofly Pie With Buttery Crumb Streusel

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought), chilled 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour, plus a little for dusting 3/4 cup (150 g) packed dark brown…

  • Rustic Dutch Apple Pie With Cinnamon Crumb Topping

    Rustic Dutch Apple Pie With Cinnamon Crumb Topping

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch deep-dish pie) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 30 minutes (plus cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie shell (homemade or store-bought) 3 lb firm apples (about 6–7; mix tart and sweet) 1 cup + 2…

  • Slow-Simmered Chicken and Handmade Egg Noodles

    Slow-Simmered Chicken and Handmade Egg Noodles

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3.5–4 lb) 10 cups water 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 4 garlic cloves 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp whole peppercorns, salt…

  • Amish Friendship Bread Cinnamon Loaf and Muffins

    Amish Friendship Bread Cinnamon Loaf and Muffins

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 loaves (about 20 slices) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50–55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup active Amish Friendship Bread starter, at room temperature 3 large eggs 2/3 cup neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light…

  • Slow-Baked Amish Beans with Molasses and Smoked Pork

    Slow-Baked Amish Beans with Molasses and Smoked Pork

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 8–12 hours soaking) Cook Time: 5 hours Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes (plus soaking) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (about 2 cups) dried navy or great northern beans 6 oz thick-cut bacon or salt pork, chopped 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 large yellow…

  • Creamy Baked Amish Macaroni and Cheese

    Creamy Baked Amish Macaroni and Cheese

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (main dish) or 8 servings (side) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) elbow macaroni 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk 3 cups (12 oz) freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1…