Recipezaar: Amish/Mennonite,Beginner Cook recipes

Crock Pot Amish Dinner

Mon, 31 Dec 2001 10:04:24 -0500

This is adapted from an Amish recipe for a 6 layer dinner. -- posted by Mirj

Amish Raisin Sauce

Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:50:18 -0500

A recipe from a land where time stands still. -- posted by Mille®

Amish Apple Crisp

Fri, 31 May 2002 18:08:31 -0400

Another wonderful Amish inspired dish. We serve this for dessert, or for breakfast. Very tasty! -- posted by Miss Annie

Amish Oven Fried Chicken

Fri, 31 May 2002 18:12:45 -0400

This is a great way to "fry" that chicken without all of the splatter on top of the stove. A good recipe, and I think it is good cold too. -- posted by Miss Annie

Amish Chicken-Corn Soup

Wed, 03 Jul 2002 20:08:19 -0400

Oh yes! This is a good, hearty, filling soup. You won't need much else when serving this dish. -- posted by Miss Annie

Cabbage Casserole

Mon, 12 Aug 2002 19:23:55 -0400

A recipe from Amish country from Lovis Stoltzfus in Kinzers, PA . A good and satisfying side dish. -- posted by Miss Annie

Amish Schnitzel Beans

Tue, 13 Aug 2002 18:01:12 -0400

These beans are so good. The bacon and tomato give a lot of flavor and color the beans. -- posted by Miss Annie

Amish Sticky Buns, Sweet Rolls--Wow Wow Wow!

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 20:04:06 -0500

These are a 'tried and true' treat here in Amish country. These will be hard to beat in flavor, and will always get rave reviews from those you choose to bless with this dish! ENJOY! -- posted by WJKing

Auntie's Delicious Soft Pretzels, Amish Recipe

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 20:04:27 -0500

WELL - this is a yummy one! My kids LOVE to help make these! ENJOY! D -- posted by WJKing

Amish-Style French Toast--Breakfast is Served!

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 20:04:40 -0500

Great breakfast! Kids love it, and it's a nice variation between pancakes and toast. ENJOY! -- posted by WJKing

Lancaster County Oatmeal Pancakes

Sun, 24 Nov 2002 20:12:06 -0500

These are a definite favorite in our house! See my other recipes for a scrumptious homemade syrup to serve with these! ENJOY! These fill ya up! -- posted by WJKing

Absolutely the Best Amish Beef Stew

Thu, 27 Feb 2003 20:00:48 -0500

This is just what its name implies...the absolute best beef stew ever. It is wonderful in the colder weather and really warms you up. I got the basic recipe from an old Amish cookbook and tweeked it a bit. My family loves it with home baked bread, so I always make Amish White Bread, recipe #26526 to go along with it. -- posted by Karen=^..^=

Dried Beef Casserole

Mon, 03 May 2004 20:00:21 -0400

Here's some good, down-home Pennsylvania Dutch cooking for you--dried beef is very popular here. This recipe proves there's more that you can make with it besides 'S.O.S.!' Serve with salad or a green vegetable and you have a meal that really sticks to your ribs on those cold winter nights. -- posted by Foxgirl

Amanda's Cheese Pound Cake

Sat, 22 May 2004 19:59:59 -0400

My daughter Amanda found this recipe in a old church cookbook, that I have had for years. Its the kind of cake that you want to stick your face in the pan and never come up for air. -- posted by Jeff Hixson

Amish Maple Cream Pie

Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:00:35 -0500

this is a recipe from Vermont where my son and d-i-l went to college, met and fell in love. Ooey, gooey, maple cream. -- posted by mandabears

The Best Darn Chicken Soup Ever

Thu, 06 Jan 2005 20:01:26 -0500

This is flavorful, spicy and moist chicken soup. Far from the chicken soup I grew up with which was bland and dry. It has a thin potato base which is comforting. -- posted by Vito Fun

Amish Macaroni & Cheese

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 20:01:49 -0500

This is a great recipe. Easy to make and delicious. I tried it at a party and really enjoyed it. This recipe is so simple I am embarassed to even post it. -- posted by Rev. Colt

Big Red Red Potatoes

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 19:59:47 -0500

This Recipe is a fabulous alternetive to sweet potatoes and no one will EVER guess the Secret Ingredient!!!!! Out of this world cinnamon flavor makes these spuds a FAMILY FAVORITE!! -- posted by Chef Catmeat

Amish Cabbage & Potato Casserole

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 21:17:56 -0400

This recipe intrigued me because I'm drawn to Amish cooking. Although I really liked it just as written (it's tasty comfort food), I believe it has the potential to be tweaked by just the right Zaar chef to make it a winner in the inexpensive-yet-delicious category (if there is one)...So have at it, Zaar chefs!!! :) -- posted by Stacky5

Ruhrei.... Mennonite Scrambled Eggs

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 13:01:19 -0400

This is a different and delicious way to make Scrambled Eggs, my MIL used to make them this way and we loved them! Very creamy. She said originally they used to make eggs this way to stretch the eggs further when feeding a large family, now we just make them because we like them! From the Mennonite Cookbook. *Caution: These eggs are of a very creamy and different texture and need to be fully cooked and set through. -- posted by ~Leslie~

Amish Friendship Nut Bread - on Demand

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 12:40:43 -0500

This recipe uses the Amish Friendship Starter, see recipe posted by Kim D, Amish Friendship Starter Recipe #64793, it is the exact one I use. After 5 years of using this starter and making breads I have created several versions of the bread, this is the family favorite. Please note you can make your starter, and if you do not make bread that day, or do not want to give any away, measure out 1 1/4 cups and put in zippy lock freezer bags, write the date on bag, and freeze for up to 6 mos. (I put the 1/4 cup in to count for the stuff that NEVER seems to get out of the bag! To use, take required amount out of freezer and place in fridge to thaw for 48 hours, when completely thawed, just use as normal with no feeding. To use frozen starter to create a new series of starter, thaw on cabinet, place in plastic or glass jar, and feed it with 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk. Count that as DAY #1. *One thing I have noticed - some people put the starter in the refrigerator. It works, but leaving it out at room temp is fine, and when this recipe was created, people did not have that luxury. The starter I am using today has been on the cabinet for over 3 years; everyone here is just fine & healthy! :) Trust the old people, we know things........ -- posted by LadyOutlaw

Pennsylvania Dutch Pork and Sauerkraut

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 17:24:44 -0500

Old time, simple recipe. Delicious! -- posted by luv2makesoup

Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Noodle Soup

Mon, 05 Dec 2005 20:42:41 -0500

Hearty, easy to make and full of flavor. Perfect on a chilly Sunday. -- posted by luv2makesoup

Tutti-Fruitti Cake (Aka Vera's Mennonite Cake)

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:53:29 -0500

My children and I first had this delicious pound-type cake at a potluck at the Mennonite church. It was made by Vera, she had no name for her yummy dessert, hence the title. -- posted by Susan Lee

Pickled Eggs and Beets

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:00:58 -0400

Easy and simple way to make pickled beets and eggs. You can double the recipe for larger gatherings. My Grandmother is ffrom PA Dutch country and this is hoew she makes these Easter-time favorites! -- posted by Little Bee

Perfect Potato Salad

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 09:10:49 -0400

An easy potato salad that has a zingy sauce and always gets recipe requests. -- posted by dereynolds76

The Best Amish Meatloaf Recipe

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:36:45 -0500

After traveling in eastern Ohio and eating many different "Amish-style" meatloaves, I finally asked for this wonderful meatloaf recipe. This one is not as sweet as the typical Amish recipe and has some garlic flavoring in it. We love it!! -- posted by SquadLeader

Amish Dry Lime Gelatin Salad / Dessert (Jello)

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:29:27 -0500

Found on www.AmishDining.com. A recipe seldom gets any easier than this one. Kids could make this with just a bit of supervision. My mother used to make something like this that had these same ingredients. This is much like her's, and since she was not a dessert maker, I am sure she would have opted for a simple recipe. Other flavors of gelatin work too, like Cherry and Strawberry which are perfect for Valentine's Day. NOTE: Times do not include the 2-3 hours for chilling time. Servings are approximate. -- posted by Kat's Mom

Maple Baked Oatmeal

Thu, 24 May 2007 09:24:29 -0400

I did this by accident one day and it has become my starter for any and all baked oatmeal that I make. -- posted by luvinlif2k

Amish Macaroni Salad

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:51:52 -0400

This is the best macaroni salad around!! I grew up on this as a little girl with my grandma making this. It brings back old memories. -- posted by Kim - Ohio

Blueberry Friendship Bread or Bundt Cake (Coffeecake)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:57:16 -0400

Another way to use your Amish Friendship Bread Starter. If you don't have starter, use Recipe #153 to start the process. You can add a simple glaze of 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar mixed with 1-2 Tbls. of milk, or you can leave it plain. Can be used as a dessert or coffeecake. -- posted by Marg (CaymanDesigns)

Amish Bean Soup

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:18:35 -0500

This is a wonderful warm soup to warm the heart in these last cold days of winter. Being in Wisconsin, warm soup is always a welcome thing. This is a very simple amish soup, so it has very simple ingredients. It's perfect for a beginner cook or someone like me who just wants something easy. -- posted by Jess4Freedom

Amish Halushki

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:37:34 -0400

Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT. From www.amishrecipes.com. -- posted by KateL

Pennsylvania Dutch Red Beet Eggs

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:13:05 -0400

These are a childhood favorite. This recipe is very popular among the Pennsylvania Dutch. Great for picnics, snacks or even for lunch. -- posted by luv2makesoup