Recipes
Rahmsuppe is to the Amanas what chicken soup is to the nation — a dish inevitably on the menu for any illness! Additionally though, it’s the subject of folklore. Colony children who would not eat their soup were reminded with a joke and a smile about a well known German storybook character, Suppen-Kaspar, who came … Read more
Just in time for Valentine’s day, we’ve got a sweet recipe to make for your sweetie – kiss pudding! Küss Pudding (Kiss Pudding) 3 eggs, separated 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch ½ cup cold milk 3 ½ cups milk, scalded 1 teaspoon vanilla Beat egg yolks and sugar until light and foamy. Add cornstarch … Read more
Check out this colorful salad! Three-Layer Salad 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime Jello 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon Jello 1 c. hot water 15 lg. marshmallows 1 c. whipped cream 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple with juice ½ c. sugar 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 (3 oz.) pkg. Red Jello Make lime … Read more
As well as tasting good, these are pretty in appearance! Zebra Brownies Bottom Layer: 1 c. softened butter 4 eggs 2 c. sugar 1 c. flour 1 c. cocoa 1 tsp. vanilla Top Layer: 3 c. softened cream cheese 5 eggs 1 1/2 c. sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 c. flour Bottom Layer: Cream … Read more
Have you ever had oatmeal pie? People say it’s a lot like pecan, and indeed you can add pecans or walnuts to this recipe. Oatmeal Pie Makes 1 pie 3/4 c. oatmeal 3/4 c. syrup 3/4 c milk 2 eggs beaten 1/2 c. white sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c oleo 1 c. coconut … Read more
Warm up on a cold day with this hearty vegetable soup! Vegetable Soup 8 cups basic broth 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 medium potato, diced 1/4 cup barley 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 pound can tomatoes, not drained salt and pepper to taste Optional – 1 5 oz. can peas … Read more
Pizza Spins by Bonnie James We make these on Sunday nights for a light supper with a side salad. 1 1/2 lb of hamburger or sausage 1/2 to 3/4 lb. Velveeta cheese 1 pkg. cocktail rye bread Brown the meat. Cut cheese in chunks and mix in the meat. Stir until the cheese melts. Lay … Read more
This week’s recipe can be made ahead, as it’s meant to be served chilled. Lemon Rice Pudding ½ c. uncooked rice 1 ½ c. water 4 T. raisins Dash of nutmeg 1 c. skim milk ¼ c. sugar 1 tsp. grated lemon rind 1 tsp. lemon juice ½ tsp. vanilla extract Place the water, rice, … Read more
The final recipe of the three honey cookie variations is a good one for cooks seeking to cut fat and cholesterol, as it’s a version without eggs! (It also skips the whiskey.) Lebkuchen ohne Eier – Honey Cookies without Eggs 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup honey 1 cup margarine 1 heaping teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup … Read more
This version of the honey cookie has a South Amana spin, with additional nuts and spices! Süd Amana Lebkuchen – South Amana Honey Cookies 4 cups honey 2 ⅓ cups brown sugar ¼ teaspoon allspice ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 4 eggs 3 teaspoons baking soda ¼ cup whiskey 9 ½ cups flour, sifted ½ pound ground … Read more