Recipes
With so many different colony cooks preparing the same foods, it makes sense that there will be more than one recipe for any common dish, especially when it comes to Christmas cookies! For the next three weeks we’ll be posting different variations of the honey cookie. Here’s the first: Lebkuchen – Honey Cookies 1 tablespoon … Read more
These cookies have a special place in Amana folk culture! Be sure to read the note below the recipe to find out why! Fenceriegel – Fencelatch Cookies 2 ½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup vegetable shortening ¾ cup buttermilk or sour milk (1 tablespoon vinegar … Read more
These muffins would make a great grab and go breakfast or brunch item. If you don’t happen to have any rhubarb on hand, blueberries can be subbed instead. Rhubarb Muffins 2 c. chopped rhubarb ½ c. flour 1 ½ c. sugar ½ c. margarine 1 egg 2 tsp. baking powder 2 c. flour 1 c. … Read more
It’s definitely soup weather, and this simple one can help warm you up on a cold day! Simple Potato Soup 1 ½ c. chopped onion 4 c. cubed potatoes 4 c. chicken broth; OR 3 chicken bouillon cubes dissolved in 4 c. boiling water 1 ⅔ c. (or 1 lg. can) evaporated milk 2 T. butter … Read more
This week’s recipe can help warm you up on a cold day! It makes a big batch of mix that you can use at your leisure or share with friends. Hot Chocolate Drink 1 (8 qt.) pkg. dry milk ½ c. powdered sugar 3 T. cocoa 1 (6 oz.) jar Coffee-mate 1 (1 lb.) box … Read more
Have you ever had Swedish dunking toast? If not, give this recipe a try! (If you’re not the dunking type, it can still be enjoyed on its own.) Swedish Dunking Toast 2 c. sugar 1 c. margarine 2 eggs 2+ tsp. almond extract 1 c. half & half + 2 T. lemon juice; or 1 c. … Read more
Here’s a rhubarb recipe for something other than bars or pie! Rhubarb Nut Bread 3 c. packed brown sugar 1 ½ c. oil 2 eggs 2 c. milk + 4 tsp. Vinegar 2 tsp. Vanilla Mix. Add: 5 c. flour 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda Add: 3 c. diced rhubarb 1 c. chopped … Read more
Looking for some meal suggestions? Why not add this casserole to your menu! Twice Baked Potato Casserole 12 med. potatoes 1 ½ sticks of butter or margarine 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese ½ c. sour cream ½ c. milk 2 eggs Salt & pepper to taste 1 pkg. Cheddar cheese Cook potatoes; add melted … Read more
This week’s recipe is the perfect Fall drink! Hot Apple Cider 1 gal. apple cider 1 qt. cranapple juice 4 sticks cinnamon 5 to 6 oz. red hots Few whole cloves Pour cider and cranapple juice into 30-cup percolator. Place cinnamon sticks, red hots and cloves in basket. Perk as usual for coffee. Serve warm. … Read more
This week’s recipe is one from Zuber’s own innkeeper Bonnie and does indeed appear in The Pocahontas Community Hospital 25 Years of Caring 1967 – 1992 cookbook! Bonnie’s Taco Plate 2 cans refried beans 1 sm. ctn. sour cream 1 pkg. dry taco seasoning 2 green onions, chopped Lettuce, shredded Tomatoes, chopped Cheddar cheese, grated Black … Read more