Recipezaar: Pennsylvania Dutch,Beginner Cook recipes

Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Soup

Fri, 01 Mar 2002 09:45:48 -0500

-- posted by Mille®

Pennsylvania Dutch Breakfast Cake

Tue, 23 Jul 2002 19:11:54 -0400

A fine recipe for a Sunday breakfast or brunch. Serve with fresh fruit. -- posted by Miss Annie

Schnitzel Eierkuchen (PA Dutch Ham & Bacon Omelet)

Thu, 12 Dec 2002 20:13:57 -0500

This is an easy and tasty Amish egg dish with ham, bacon and lots of onions! -- 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

Low-Fat, Good Fat Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Wed, 09 Jun 2004 19:58:49 -0400

This is adapted from an old Pennsylvania Dutch casserole to fit my ballet diet:) It is extremely good, low fat and has no "empty calories"- everything fits into the AHA/Diabetic Exchange system. Original credit goes to Rachel Sitler of Berwick, PA for a great, versatile recipe. 1 additional cup of tomato juice can be substituted for tomatoes to make a spaghetti sauce or salsa base. Squash or zucchini, of equal volume and in season, can be used instead of eggplant. This recipe always turns out very good, but I have found that its texture varies greatly with small adjustments in temperature, and from oven to oven. Experiment a little first before planning a dinner party around it:) Serves 3-4. Store leftovers for up to four days. -- posted by Emmie Gruchow

Mammy's Chicken or Turkey Barbecue

Wed, 11 Aug 2004 20:00:03 -0400

This is a Pennsylvania Dutch-type recipe from my Mammy and my mother. I think I may have to tweak this a little bit but I hope this works for you! Note: This Barbecue does not have any "sauce" but has more of a broth surrounding tender chicken. -- posted by Heather Sullivan

J D 's Chicken Goat Cheese Quesadilla

Mon, 16 Aug 2004 20:00:03 -0400

I created this dish for TJ's EveryDay in Paoli Pennsylvania and it became an instant hit! -- posted by roguetogue Duffy

Round Steak With Herbs

Wed, 13 Oct 2004 20:00:18 -0400

This was a "feel-good" recipe that was handed down through the years at the local firehouse -- posted by Quiet Man

Supreme Cocoa Mix

Mon, 24 Jan 2005 20:03:36 -0500

I was in a search for a great cocoa mix that tasted very similar to the store bought kind. I tried a couple of recipes but they just weren't it. So, I combined a few of them together and came up with this! My family just thinks it is fabulous. You can substitute different flavors of pudding but we find Chocolate fudge works the best! -- posted by PAchefRebecca

PB and Cucumber Sandwich

Thu, 10 Feb 2005 19:56:58 -0500

My grandmother used to make these for me as a child, and as strange as they may sound, they are wonderful!!! A good way to 'sneak' in a vegetable for kids! -- posted by TaterFan

Chunky Hawaiian Spread

Mon, 07 Mar 2005 20:00:18 -0500

A nice little treat for diabetics -- posted by LabCrzyCntryGal

Ida's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:20:46 -0400

. -- posted by Mimi Bobeck

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Sat, 25 Jun 2005 14:47:22 -0400

This came from a community church's cookbook originally but I added a crunchy topping that my family prefers. -- posted by MommaSchafe

Nanny Annie's Baked Corn

Sun, 26 Jun 2005 16:00:45 -0400

My mom, better known as Nanny Annie, makes this dish every holiday. It's a family favorite even for the 'picky' family members! And so easy to prepare! Enjoy... -- posted by Jessica D.

Homemade Bike Energy Bar

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 21:12:58 -0400

This is an altered recipe I found online. It's great to have on the ride when you need a snack. Tastes great, healthy and they're much cheaper than store-bought bars -- posted by NIN4NIN

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~

Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:03:21 -0400

This might not be for "everyone"...but we have found it curiously yummy for a week night meal without meat. If you love sweet potatoes and want to try them in a savory mix of black beans, rice and cumin...then come on! If you want a richer sauce, add 1 T. butter to the orange juice mixture. (Recipe compliments of Betty Crocker.) -- posted by vivmom

Stuffed Dogs

Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:05:45 -0400

These stuffed hot dogs has been brought down through our famly for many years, not realy sure where it was orignated but it was always one of my favorites as a child, and a favroite of my children and now a favorite of their children. -- posted by Chef Hazel

Pennsylvania Dutch Pork and Sauerkraut

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

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

Pennsylvania Dutch Green Beans

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:11:30 -0500

A delicious variation from the Yankee Church Supper Cookbook -- posted by Brad Beckwith

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

8 Hour Beef Roast

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 23:11:52 -0400

Beef roast -- posted by Andrew Scott

Holiday Drink

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:23:59 -0500

i wonderful blend of egg nog and peppermint ice cream -- posted by kid chef

Baconized Corn

Tue, 08 May 2007 13:52:38 -0400

LOVE this - from the Mennonite Community Cookbook. My mother made a skillet version of this a lot when I was a kid. She used fresh corn from our garden. Of course, fresh corn cut off the cob makes this recipe even more yummy! A great summer recipe. -- posted by SReiff

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

Homemade Vanilla Honey Ice Cream

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:20:49 -0400

My grandpa used to make tis with a hand churned ice cream maker, I have adapted it somewhat for an up to date "new fangled" ice cream machine. Since he was a bee farmer he had this made every honey bee season. -- posted by kittenangel2001

Vanilla Puff Pancake

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:17:32 -0400

This is such a wonderful breakfast. It's sweet and comforting, yet packed with protein to give the kids a good start to the day. Super easy to make. You can even make the batter the night before and throw it in the oven the next morning. For a variation, omit the vanilla bean and add a chopped Granny Smith apple. -- posted by Dewdropdeb

Philly Cheese Steak Salad

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:59:50 -0400

This is a salad version of one of my favorite salads. It is great for dinner parties, and is also a lower carb substitution for the original sandwich. -- posted by MizEmerilLagasse

Big Brother Ted's Veggie Beef "stoup"!

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:51:58 -0400

An extremely hearty, aromatic and very flavorful rustic type soup/stew. My dear big brother has developed this recipe over the years by adding & subtracting ingredients and perfecting his version! I'm honored that I was able to persuade him to write out and share the recipe! It's a stick-to-your-ribs meal in itself but be sure to serve with crusty peasant bread and a big salad! Nothing subtle about THIS "stoup"! I do believe he adapted this recipe from some of the soups and stews our mother and grandmother made (both restaurateurs)-and that may account for the quantity!!! -- posted by bestbema

Knabrus - Cabbage With Onions

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:13:02 -0400

A great way to bump up dietary fiber and part of your five-a-day plan. Comfort food from the Pennsylvania Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. -- posted by Molly53

Really Easy Pork and Sauerkraut Bake

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:44:32 -0500

I threw this together when I was really craving kraut. It can be really hard to get good kraut in the UK but as I grew up Pennsylvania Dutch sometimes it is hard to ignore the calling of the kraut juice in my veins. This is really easy and reminds me of when my mother would slow cook pork and kraut for New Year's Eve. Using the lean pork steaks actually makes this pretty low fat. It goes well with mashed potatoes. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Chicken and Dumplings

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:52:14 -0500

Cold weather comfort food. Easy to make and even better re-heated the next day. -- posted by Chef #668331

Mom's --pea--salad

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:28:22 -0500

This is a recipe that is done mainly by taste so trust your own tongue!!.... I was raised on this salad but for most people when you say PEA SALAD, they have never had it but it is really good and the kids LOVE it..it's a good way to get kids to eat peas!..It is ALWAYS great for a picnic or BBQ..it is also a conversation starter as it is unique!..VERY important to keep this VERY cold and eat it cold! -- posted by Dapanamakidd

Van Gelder Dutch Baby

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:34:42 -0400

A warm souffle-style soft thick pan-cake, made from simple ingredients you probably have in your cupboard already. Perfect for a quick and easy meal or snack when you don't feel like shopping. I make these for company or just because. They are so easy, delicious and lovely to look at, they are a completely satisfying snack, breakfast or dessert anytime. Also extremely versatile! I sometimes leave out the sugar and lemon and add a teaspoon of savory herbs and salt, then add grated cheese and sausage as a topping/filling at the end for a more hearty breakfast. My recipe is for a 12" skillet, if you use a regular 8" or 9" pie pan, reduce servings to 6 above (or just cut recipe to 3/4). -- posted by RupaMagic

Pennsylvania-Dutch Chicken Stew

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:12:18 -0400

I have not yet made this recipe, and can't remember where I found it, but wanted to post it before I lose it. I can't wait until the weather cools off so that I can try it. Lots of yummy flavors in this one! -- posted by Mariah

Chicken in Foil Camping Recipe

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:33:15 -0400

Chicken in Foil is one of the best camping recipes anyone can cook. The flavor of the chicken, pineapple, mushrooms, and peppers mixed with the rest of the ingredients gives this meal an exquisite taste. -- posted by Mark&Margie

Rainey-Day Chilli

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:34:09 -0500

I can never find a chilli recipe that reminded me of my moms. So I made my own one day. I took what I could remember from hers and added some things. I just took a container to my pap for dinner tonight. I can't wait for him to call and let me know how it is. After hunting season I will use ground venison instead of the beef. -- posted by Baker0830

Easy Party Dip

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:29:02 -0500

This recipe is scrumptious. My 10 year old came up with it. Her tip is to stir well. It's good with soft pretzels or tortilla chips. -- posted by madscientist97

Easy Potato Candy Bonbons

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:54:08 -0500

This recipe has been handed down by Pennsylvania Dutch farmers for years. I got it from my Mom who got it from her Mom, etc. It has few ingredients, zero fat, and has a texture akin to fresh fondant, literally melting in your mouth, not in your hand. Almost limitless potential- flavoring could be anything, and depends upon ingredients on hand, mood, season, etc. (My mother used to use mint flavoring.) Most often I bring this to church potlucks, or for Christmas and wedding occasions as it is easy to make and when people start eating it, they seem to never get quite enough. -- posted by Rubyscarab

Delicious Roasted Cauliflower Dish *****

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:29:17 -0500

absolutely delicious cauliflower roasting technique, produces gorgeous coloring and flavor to this relatively dull tasting white vegetable. loved by all (even the picky eaters). set it and forget it and youll be pleasantly suprised by this fine and simple dish. enjoy! -- posted by Sir-Cooks-A-Lot

Easy German Lasagna

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:07:27 -0400

This is an easy way to enjoy a unique dish that has amazing flavor and is sure to please even the most picky eater. A must try ! -- posted by Carpi Diem

Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Salad

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:41:41 -0400

Passed through my family for several generations -- posted by KarenO

Pa. Dutch - Ham Slice Baked in Milk

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:42:33 -0400

I just found this recipe among my Mother's handwritten recipe cards circa 1976. As I remember, we enjoyed it often. I think it came from a Pa. Dutch cookbook we had. That book might have been a gift from my Pa. Dutch mother-in-law. We never used the pineapple, though. -- posted by Jezski

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

Almost Le Ruth's Italian Salad Dressing

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:38:31 -0500

I found a recipe on cdkithen.com and adapted it to meet my tastes and this is the end result. My family no longer uses bottled italian dressing anymore. -- posted by Bridget Elaine