Whoopie Pie History & Recipe

Whoopie pies are considered a New England phenomenon and a Pennsylvania Amish tradition. Whoopie Pies have also been known as a “gobs.” in Western Pennsylvania (see Gob History below). They are one of Maine’s best known and most loved comfort … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday – Barn-Raising Breakfast!

  This hearty Amish Barn-Raising Breakfast recipe is guaranteed to give you lots of energy to start the day. This homey, country-style breakfast bake might traditionally be made in a coal or wood burning stove, but it’ll bake up just … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday

Now here’s a recipe you don’t see every day. It’s a dinner casserole, taken from Wonderful Good Cooking, from Amish Country Kitchens, copyright 1974 by Amish Country Publishers of Holmes County in Berlin, Ohio. The author, Johnny Schrock, was a … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday – Amish Bread

Amish White Bread Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups warm water (110 degrees) 2/3 cup white sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 6 cups bread flour Directions: 1 In a large bowl, dissolve … Continue reading

Cinnamon Rolls…ohhhh yes!

Since “Free Recipe Friday” came and went so quickly for us here last week, we just realized we didn’t post our traditional Friday recipe!  So we are here this morning to redeem ourselves. Church Cinnamon Rolls (from The Homestyle Amish … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday!

Onion Fritters 3/4 cup flour 1 T. cornmeal 1 T. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 cup cold milk 2 1/2 cups onions, finely diced In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday!

Happy Friday, Amish Readers! We have another hearty recipe for you today…great for a chilly Fall evening! (And I think I picked this recipe as much for its fun name as I did for how good it looks!) Thanks to … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday!

Happy Friday, Amish Readers! Today’s recipe from The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook is one you might want to try on a chilly Fall evening. Happy Cooking! Amish Bacon Bean Soup 1 pound bacon ends* or sliced bacon, cut into small … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday!

Dear Amish Readers–We hope you enjoy this hearty recipe from The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook. Happy Friday! Potluck Potato Casserole 2 lb. potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes 1/2 tsp. … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday – Peanut Butter Granola

We have a wholesome and hearty treat from The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook for this Friday’s free recipe. Mix up a batch and take some along on all of your weekend adventures! Peanut Butter Granola 1 ¼ cups honey 2/3 … Continue reading