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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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)…
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Warm Dandelion Greens Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 cups (about 6–8 oz) young dandelion greens, washed and dried 4 large eggs 6 slices (about 6 oz) thick-cut bacon 1 small shallot or 1/4 small red onion, finely minced 1 small garlic…
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Slow-Roasted Herb Chicken with Amish Buttered Noodles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including resting) Quick Ingredients 1 whole chicken (about 4 lb / 1.8 kg), giblets removed 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided 1 1/4 tsp black pepper, divided 2 tsp dried…
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Hearty Farmhouse Corn Pie With Custardy Double Crust
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch double-crust pie) Prep Time: 35 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 30 minutes (including chilling and cooling) Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp fine salt + 1 tsp sugar 1 cup (225 g)…
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Amish Oatmeal Whoopie Pies with Fluffy Vanilla Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 oatmeal whoopie pies (about 32 sandwich halves) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes cooling and assembly) Quick Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (divided: 1/2 cup for cakes, 1/2 cup for filling) 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (for filling) 1 cup…
