Amish Cooking

Just because sauerkraut is usually relegated to a condiment doesn't mean it can't shine as a main ingredient. Along with chopped veggies and a simple dressing, it makes a...


Time:   over 5 hours

The rich and creamy filling is made with milk, eggs, sugar, flour, and nutmeg, and is baked in a flaky pie shell. A sprinkle of nutmeg adds the perfect finishing touch to this dish.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Homemade dressing makes this salad ultra-creamy but hard-boiled eggs are the real secret ingredient to this Amish-style potato salad.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This moist baked dressing packed with chopped chicken thighs, sage, and savory veggies is a great example of a scratch-made Amish recipe.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with white vinegar, sugar, prepared yellow mustard, elbow macaroni pasta, hard-cooked eggs, onion, celery, red bell pepper, dill pickle relish, salad dressing

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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Beef and onions cooked with tomato soup, egg noodles, and cream of mushroom soup make a hearty and simple dish.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The Amish keep thing simple as is the case with this tried and true chocolate chip cookie recipe. Nothing fancy, just delicious cookies every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cinnamon, beets, vinegar, salt, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The simplicity of Amish cooking is what makes it so good. They use time-tested methods and ingredients like adding apple to this chicken noodle soup to help balance the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with milk, vegetable oil, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla pudding mix, cinnamon, salt, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Rhubarb is the star of this custard pie, which has a pleasantly short ingredient list, so you'll want it at its in-season best.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with friendship starter, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Try this Amish pot roast recipe with a special twist - it's made with coffee! This slow-baked dish is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Ready to fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies? Welcome to the world of Amish sugar cookies - simple, satisfying, and downright scrumptious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Chicken baked with a crispy, spiced crust turns out perfect every time and lets you enjoy a bit of the simple life.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cooking apples, brown sugar, milk, lemon juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, eggs, lemon

Method:   oven, electric skillet/wok
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ground beef, salt and pepper, brown sugar, onion, tomato soup, cream of chicken soup, egg noodles, processed cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with onion, salt and pepper, vinegar, cabbage, bacon, brown sugar, flour, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vinegar, cabbage, carrot, green bell pepper, celery, sugar, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with tomatoes, green bell pepper, hamburger, potatoes, celery, onions, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, celery seed, vinegar, cabbage, white onion, green pepper, oil, sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with baking soda, carrot, celery, onions, bay leaves, ham meat, ham bones, ham drippings, potato, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with water, ground ham, pork or hamburger, eggs, cracker crumbs or oatmeal, tapioca, milk, vinegar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter, sugar, egg, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, egg, flour, salt, butter, milk, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butter, milk, dried navy beans, ham bone, water, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with peanuts, all-purpose flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, shortening, sugar, oatmeal, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with white vinegar, brown sugar, bacon, onion, cornstarch, dry mustard, salt, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sausage, onions, tomato juice, kidney beans, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, flour, spaghetti

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, powdered sugar, margarine, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, lemon or almond flavoring, all-purpose flour, water, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with raisins, bread, milk, butter, eggs, sugar, salt, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ground ginger, ground cloves, butter, sugar, egg, molasses, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black pepper, lemon juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, tuna, ripe olives, walnuts or almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecans, quick cooking oats, butter, milk, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, peanut butter, vanilla extract, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cake flour, sugar, salt, water, fruit filling, shortening, powdered sugar, cornstarch

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with corn syrup, vanilla extract, egg, water, pie shell, flour, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ground cinnamon, baked pie shell, sugar, cornstarch, salt, half-and-half or light cream, margarine or butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter, raisins, water, brown sugar, sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, salt, cider vinegar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours