Recipes
This tangy, sweet recipe makes one loaf. Orange Pecan Bread 8 T. (1 stick) sweet butter, softened3/4 c. granulated sugar2 eggs, separatedgrated rind of 1 lg. or 2 sm. oranges1 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour1 1/2 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. baking sodapinch of salt1/2 c. fresh orange juice1 c. shelled pecans, choppedOrange Glaze Preheat oven to 350°. … Read more
This week we’ve got a recipe from Innkeeper Brian’s dad, Chad James! Vegetable Soup 2 lb. soup bone 1 1/2 qt. water 3 carrots, diced 3 lg. potatoes, diced 1 pkg. frozen lima beans 1 pkg. frozen sweet corn 1 qt. tomatoes (canned) 2 med. onions, diced 1/2 c. barley 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 … Read more
7 eggs, separated 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 1 cup flour Preheat oven to 325°. Beat egg yolks and lemon peel until frothy. Set aside. Beat egg whites and salt until foamy. Slowly add sugar and beat until egg white begin to stiffen. Gently fold egg white … Read more
This week we’ve got a recipe for a cake that was made by communal cooks in several of the Amana Colonies: Sunshine Cake 7 eggs, separated 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 1 cup flour Preheat oven to 325°. Beat egg yolks and lemon peel until frothy. Set … Read more
Tired of traditional Christmas cookies? Why not try out this recipe instead? Nuss Platzchen / Hickory Nut Cookies ½ cup butter or margarine, softened 2 ⅓ cups sugar (equals 1 pound) 1 ¾ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 eggs ½ pound hickory nuts, chopped fine Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar. … Read more
In communal cooking days, these licorice-flavored Christmas treats could be made at home and then baked in the village bakery. Anise Cookies 4 eggs 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 ½ cups flour Dash oil of anise or 1 teaspoon anise extract Preheat oven to 350°. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and … Read more
Here’s a holiday recipe that uses gumdrops. Choose which ones you use to customize the color and taste to your preference! Holiday Gumdrop Cake 4 c. flour 2 c. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 ½ tsp. cloves 1 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 ½ c. applesauce 1 c. butter or margarine 1 tsp. baking soda … Read more
We’ve got another soup recipe for you this week! Cream of Potato Soup 5 lg. Chopped or shredded potatoes ½ c. chopped or shredded carrots 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 c. chopped onion 1 c. chopped celery 1 ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. Pepper 2 c. milk 2 c. light cream shredded cheddar … Read more
Make this to set out as an appetizer at your next holiday gathering – Cheese Ball 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 8 ½ oz. can crushed pineapple, drained ¼ c. chopped green pepper 1 tsp. Salt 2 c. finely-chopped pecans Mix 1 up of the pecans into the mixture. Chill; shape into a ball … Read more
Here’s a recipe for something pumpkin that’s not pie! Pumpkin-Pecan Bread This moist, flavorful bread is a winner any time of the day. It makes an especially good snack. 3 ½ c. flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 c. sugar 1 c. oil 4 eggs (or 8 egg … Read more