Author: Charlotte

  • 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…

  • Slow-Cooked Amish Apple Butter With Deep Caramelized Spice

    Slow-Cooked Amish Apple Butter With Deep Caramelized Spice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 5 cups (around 40 servings, 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 lb apples (about 12 medium), peeled, cored, chopped 1 cup apple cider (or unsweetened apple juice) 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup…

  • Thin Crackly Molasses Ginger Snaps

    Thin Crackly Molasses Ginger Snaps

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 30 cookies Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch (about 24 minutes total) Total Time: About 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/4 cups (281 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp ground ginger 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp fine salt 2 tsp…

  • Sticky Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham Loaf

    Sticky Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham Loaf

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb ground cooked ham 1 lb ground pork (80–85% lean) 1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%) 2 large eggs 1 small yellow onion,…

  • Classic Buttermilk Pie with Silky Custard Filling

    Classic Buttermilk Pie with Silky Custard Filling

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45–55 minutes Total Time: About 3 hours (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade) 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp fine salt 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, plus…

  • Jammy Baked Apple Dumplings in Cinnamon Syrup

    Jammy Baked Apple Dumplings in Cinnamon Syrup

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 dumplings (6 servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 small firm apples (about 2 lb total), peeled and cored 1 box (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, thawed 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for filling) 3 tbsp packed light…

  • Amish Chicken and Dumplings with Rich Braised Broth

    Amish Chicken and Dumplings with Rich Braised Broth

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper (divided) 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, 1 Tbsp oil 1 large onion, 3 carrots,…

  • Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits With Country Sausage Gravy

    Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits With Country Sausage Gravy

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp sugar, 3/4 tsp kosher salt 1/2 cup (113 g) very cold unsalted butter, plus 2 tbsp melted…

  • Creamy Sweet Corn Pudding Casserole

    Creamy Sweet Corn Pudding Casserole

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing 4 large eggs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder…

  • Easy Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

    Easy Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 3 pints (24 servings, 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 24 hours 30 minutes (including curing) Quick Ingredients 2 lb small pickling cucumbers (Kirby), thinly sliced 1 medium yellow or sweet onion, thinly sliced 3 tbsp kosher salt 1 1/2 cups distilled…