Thanks to Georgia Varozza and The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook for today’s fun fact: Velveeta cheese may not seem a likely ingredient found in Amish kitchens, but it’s used often because it doesn’t need to be refrigerated, is shelf stable, and adds a great taste to many dishes.
Thanks to Georgia Varozza and The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook for today’s Fun Fact! When this country was a lot younger and settlements were sometimes miles apart, the Amish had a long way to travel by horse and buggy for church. So after services, a light lunch was served before the long drive home. Not [...]
This post comes from author Mary Ellis, whose admiration and respect for the Amish is reflected in her bestselling novels. While researching my current book, A Marriage for Meghan, God placed the perfect person to help me in my path. Although my main plot focuses on a struggling teacher, I developed a concurrent sub-plot which [...]
Not so many years ago I remember doing some research on the Amish and it was quite evident that a number of writers felt the Amish were on their way out due to declining numbers. Well, if it ever was the case it is not so any longer. A friend just returned from Michigan and [...]
Hello, Amish Readers! Here is today’s selection from Georgia Varozza’s The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook. Shoo-Fly Pie 1 cup of molasses 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup hot water 1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in hot water 2 8-inch unbaked pie crusts 2 cups flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup butter [...]
1 lb. hamburger 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 can diced tomatoes with peppers (spicy), undrained 1 can tomato sauce 1 package taco seasoning 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 large package corn tortillas 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded sliced black olives In a large saucepan, brown the hamburger and onion; drain off fat. Add [...]
3 eggs 1 cup corn syrup 3/4 cup sugar 2 T. butter, melted 1 tsp. salt 1 cup chopped pecans 1 unbaked pie crust In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Add corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, and salt and mix well. Place pecans in the bottom of unbaked pie shell. Pour egg mixture [...]
2 T. Butter 1/4 cup water 3 quarts milk salt pepper allspice 2 quarts stale bread, cubed 6 hard-boiled eggs, chunked Melt butter in a large saucepan; add water and bring to the boiling point before adding the milk. Add salt, pepper, and allspice to taste. Bring the mixture just to the boiling point and [...]
Now and then I have wondered how I would make out as an Amish convert. After all, the movement is growing and not just by means of childbirth. While my wife loves using power tools I have a number of tools that came down to me from my father and his father. It’s amazing how [...]
1 pound bacon ends or sliced bacon, cut into small pieces 1 pound navy beans 1 chopped onion 4 quarts water, approximately salt and pepper to taste Place all ingredients in a large pot and simmer for at least 2 hours or until beans are thoroughly cooked.
