The Best of Amish Cooking

Delicious, savory recipes that are perfect for any occasion!

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Phyllis Good, a leading expert on Amish cooking, spent years researching the delicious recipes in this collection. From interviews with real Amish grandmothers, digging through recipe boxes, and poring over old books and diaries, she has gathered an assortment of traditional and modern dishes that have been and continue to be popular in eastern Pennsylvania, particularly in the Lancaster area. Now you too can experience the warm, comforting recipes of old order Amish cooks. Prepare to make wonderful dishes such as:
 

Roast Chicken
Scrapple
Corn Fritters
Creamy Potato Soup
Sweet Pickles
Apple Dumplings
Oatmeal Whoopie Pies
Shoofly Pie


 
All these and more will soon become your family favorites and go-to potluck dishes. According to Good, they reflect the fruitfulness of Amish fields and gardens, as well as the group's emphasis on family and community. Wonderful descriptions and introductions prepare the setting, and delicious, savory recipes fill this book with some of the best food you'll find anywhere.