Recipes

Who doesn’t like pie?! Here’s another recipe for a traditional dish that would have been cooked in community kitchens around the Amana Colonies! Mürbe Teig Für Obstkuchen – Tender Crust for Fruit Pies 2 ½ cups flour ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup sugar ¼ cup lard ¾ cup milk 2 teaspoons baking powder ____ Fruit, … Read more

The Amana Colonies are known for their great food! Many people visit the area to dine on dishes that were traditionally prepared in community kitchens and can now be found in local restaurants. Our hotel shares a part in the Colonies’ rich food history, having formerly operated as Bill Zuber’s Dugout Restaurant from 1949-2006. Over … Read more

This nacho chip dip was used at our New Year’s Eve party! Nacho Chip Dip Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Ingredients 1 8 oz. package of cream cheese 1 15 oz. can of Hormel Beanless Chili Shredded Cheese – about 1 cup or more – to your taste. Nacho chips Directions Soften cream cheese in … Read more

Ginger's Almond Cake

This recipe was shared with us by Ginger Campbell – a wonderful guest at Zuber’s. This cake is BEST if made 2 days prior to the desired serving time. Ginger’s Almond Cake Ingredients 1 cup butter                                                                                                              Frosting 1 cup water                                                                                                                ½ cup butter 2 cups flour                                                                                                                ¼ cup milk 2 cups sugar                                                                                                               4 ½ cup … Read more