Author: Charlotte

  • Hearty Slow-Simmered Ham and Bean Soup

    Hearty Slow-Simmered Ham and Bean Soup

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus optional overnight soak) Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes (plus optional overnight soak) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (about 2 cups) dried navy or great northern beans, picked over and rinsed 1 meaty smoked ham hock (about 1–1.5…

  • Amish Cabbage Rolls in Tangy Tomato-Onion Sauce

    Amish Cabbage Rolls in Tangy Tomato-Onion Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 12 cabbage rolls) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium green cabbage (2 1/2–3 lb) 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked 2 tbsp unsalted butter or vegetable oil 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped…

  • Homemade Scrapple: Rustic Pork and Cornmeal Breakfast Loaf

    Homemade Scrapple: Rustic Pork and Cornmeal Breakfast Loaf

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 2 slices each) Prep Time: 30 minutes (active) Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 9 hours (includes chilling time) Quick Ingredients 2 lb bone-in pork shoulder or country-style ribs 8 cups (1.9 L) water 1 small onion, quartered 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 bay leaves…

  • Amish Turkey Pudding Casserole With Leftover Turkey

    Amish Turkey Pudding Casserole With Leftover Turkey

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 cups (about 14–16 oz) day-old bread, cut in 1-inch cubes 4 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 ribs celery, finely…

  • Rich Maple Walnut Custard Pie

    Rich Maple Walnut Custard Pie

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time) Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 30 minutes (including chilling and cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp fine salt, divided 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (for crust) 8…

  • Hog Maw Recipe

    Hog Maw Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus optional 30–60 minutes soaking) Cook Time: 3 hours Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 whole pig’s stomach (hog maw), about 3–4 lb raw weight 3 tbsp kosher salt + 1/4 cup white vinegar (for cleaning)…

  • Dutch Chicken Pot Pie With Hearty Square Noodles

    Dutch Chicken Pot Pie With Hearty Square Noodles

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 40 minutes (includes noodle dough) Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste) 2–3 tbsp water (as needed for dough) 2.5 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken…

  • Amish Potato Stuffing with Onions, Celery and Herbs

    Amish Potato Stuffing with Onions, Celery and Herbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed 10 cups (about 10 oz / 285 g) day-old white or potato bread, 1/2-inch cubes 10 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 2 cups…

  • Amish Sour Cream Apple Crumb Bars

    Amish Sour Cream Apple Crumb Bars

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 squares (9 x 13-inch pan) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (plus cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (for crust) 2 cups all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp (divided) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 4 large baking apples (about 2…

  • Rhubarb Crumb Pie with Buttery Crunch Topping

    Rhubarb Crumb Pie with Buttery Crunch Topping

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (plus cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust, chilled (store-bought or homemade) 6 cups sliced rhubarb (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g, trimmed) 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated…