Category: Food and Recipes
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Amish Rhubarb Custard Bars on Buttery Shortbread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 bars Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 15 minutes (including cooling) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, plus 1/2 cup (60 g) for custard 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar for crust 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar for…
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Pennsylvania Dutch Milk Toast With Cinnamon and Butter
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups whole milk 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving 8 slices sturdy white, country, or brioche-style bread 4 tablespoons…
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Amish Roast Beef Gravy Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb beef chuck roast, well marbled 2 tsp kosher salt + 1 1/2 tsp for potatoes, divided 1 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large…
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Creamy Amish Baked Cheese Grits Casserole
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup stone-ground grits (not instant or quick-cooking) 3 cups water 2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (plus more to taste) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper…
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Amish Cottage Cheese Custard Pie With Nutmeg
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45–55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10–15 minutes (plus cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust, chilled 2 cups (16 oz / 450 g) full-fat cottage cheese 4 large eggs, room temperature 2/3 cup (135 g) granulated sugar…
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Amish Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 small yellow onion, very finely minced (about 1/3 cup) 2…
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Sticky Molasses Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 thighs) Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus optional 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 lb / 1.1 kg) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic…
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Pennsylvania Dutch Pepper Cabbage Slaw
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 8 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lb), very finely shredded (about 8 cups) 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper (about 1 large) 1 cup finely diced…
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Soft Amish Walnut Raisin Breakfast Bread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 loaf (10–12 slices) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus rising) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: About 3 hours Quick Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk, 105–110°F 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet, 7 g) active dry yeast 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar 3–3 1/2 cups (360–420 g)…
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Soft Amish Sugar Cookies With Crispy Edges
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 30 cookies (10–12 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 9–11 minutes per batch Total Time: 30–35 minutes (excluding optional chill) Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (120 ml) neutral oil (canola or vegetable) 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (60 g)…
