The Best of Amish Cooking
Traditional and Contemporary Recipes from the Kitchens and Pantries of Old Order Amish Cooks
Published on 26. October 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-1-68099-214-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"Nobody cooks quite like the Amish! Phyllis Good sets out to show how anyone can do it in The Best of Amish Cooking." -South Bend Tribune"Author Phyllis Pellman Good spent years researching for this exceptional book, gathering recipes from Amish grandmothers, diaries, old books, and recipe collections in the Lancaster, PA, area. Recipes are delicious, hearty, wholesome, and in tune with the seasons. Descriptions of the Amish lifestyle make for a good read." -The Cookbook Collector
"This beautiful book by a leading expert on Amish cooking highlights traditional and contemporary recipes adapted from the kitchens and pantries of Amish cooks." -Country Almanac
"Good explains how recipes, foods, and cooking styles figured into the Amish household. Directions are short and to the point, and the photos are charming." -Booklist "Nobody cooks quite like the Amish! Phyllis Pellman Good sets out to show how anyone can do it in The Best of Amish Cooking." -South Bend Tribune
"Author Phyllis Pellman Good spent years researching for this exceptional book, gathering recipes from Amish grandmothers, diaries, old books, and recipe collections in the Lancaster, PA, area. Recipes are delicious, hearty, wholesome, and in tune with the seasons. Descriptions of the Amish lifestyle make for a good read." -The Cookbook Collector
"This beautiful book by a leading expert on Amish cooking highlights traditional and contemporary recipes adapted from the kitchens and pantries of Amish cooks." -Country Almanac
"Good explains how recipes, foods, and cooking styles figured into the Amish household. Directions are short and to the point, and the photos are charming." -Booklist
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Skyhorse Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
50 color photos
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
683 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68099-214-4 (9781680992144)
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The Best of Amish Cooking
Traditional and Contemporary Recipes from the Kitchens and Pantries of Old Order Amish Cooks
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Best of Amish Cooking
Traditional And Contemporary Recipes Adapted From The Kitchens And Pantries Of O
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Person
Phyllis Good is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold more than 12 million copies. She has authored many titles in the Fix-It and Forget-It cookbook series, as well as Fix-It and Enjoy-It Healthy Cookbook (with nutritional expertise from the Mayo Clinic) and "Fresh from Central Market" Cookbook. Her commitment is to make it possible for everyone to cook who would like to, whatever their age. Good spends her time writing, editing books, and cooking new recipes. She lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.