Category: Food and Recipes

  • Creamy Bacon and Potato Corn Chowder

    Creamy Bacon and Potato Corn Chowder

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 medium carrot, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour…

  • Amish Cottage Cheese Custard Pie With Nutmeg

    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…

  • Amish Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole

    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…

  • Sticky Molasses Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs

    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…

  • Pennsylvania Dutch Pepper Cabbage Slaw

    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…

  • Soft Amish Walnut Raisin Breakfast Bread

    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)…

  • Soft Amish Sugar Cookies With Crispy Edges

    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)…

  • Hearty Farmer’s Casserole Breakfast Bake with Sausage and Eggs

    Hearty Farmer’s Casserole Breakfast Bake with Sausage and Eggs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (20 oz / 567 g) bag shredded frozen hash browns, thawed and patted dry 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus cooking spray 1 lb (450 g) bulk breakfast sausage 1 small…

  • Amish Crustless Pumpkin Custard Dessert

    Amish Crustless Pumpkin Custard Dessert

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 can (15 oz / about 1 3/4 cups) pumpkin puree 4 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 1 cup heavy cream (or evaporated milk) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown…

  • Rustic Cornmeal Hoe Cakes with Butter and Syrup

    Rustic Cornmeal Hoe Cakes with Butter and Syrup

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8–10 hoe cakes (about 4 servings) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal (stone-ground if possible) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp kosher salt 1…