The Best of Amish Cooking or Classic Crafts and Recipes Inspired by the Songs of Christmas

The Best of Amish Cooking: Traditional and Contemporary Recipes Adapted from the Kitchens and Pantries of Old Order Amish Cooks

Author: Phyllis Pellman Good

This beautiful book by a New York Times bestselling author who is also a leading expert on Amish cooking highlights traditional and contemporary recipes adapted from the kitchens and pantries of Amish cooks.

Phyllis Pellman Good has spent years researching these foods. She has interviewed Amish grandmothers and dipped into old books, diaries, and recipe boxes.

The dishes she selected are ones that were and continue to be popular in eastern Pennsylvania, usually in the Lancaster area. According to Good, they reflect the fruitfulness of Amish fields and gardens, as well as the group's emphasis on family and community.

Color photos set the mood. Wonderful descriptions and introductions prepare the setting. And delicious, savory recipes fill this book with some of the best food you'll find anywhere.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	7
	Who Are These People?	7
	What Is Their Food Tradition in the New World?	9
	Mainstays and One-Pot Dishes	13
	Soups and Stews	31
	Meats	43
	Vegetables	57
	Salads and Greens	75
	Pickled Relishes, Sweets and Sours	85
	Breads	99
	Pies	115
	Cakes and Cookies	137
	Puddings, Dumplings, and Desserts	163
	Fruit Butters, Jellies, and Jams	181
	Cheese	191
	Beverages	195
	Candies	203
	Menus for Special Occasions	211
	A Wedding Dinner	212
	A Wedding Supper	212
	Sunday Church Lunch	213
	A Funeral Dinner	214
	Endnotes	215
	Readings and Sources	215
	Index	217
	About the Author	224

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Classic Crafts and Recipes Inspired by the Songs of Christmas

Author: Martha Stewart

Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the words and tunes of Christmas carols run through our heads, cheering us on and reminding us of the joys of celebrating with friends and family. These beloved songs are the theme for this book, a wonderful collection of craft, cooking, and decorating ideas. The fun starts with “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” a project based on the memorable gifts presented in the song. “Deck the Halls” focuses on using holly in unusual centerpieces and decorations. And whether they listen to Bing Crosby crooning in the background or create their own chorus, families will enjoy preparing a classic “White Christmas” aglow with white decorations and featuring white foods. As always, color photographs and clear directions make every project a joy to create.