The simple, uncluttered way of life the Amish people lead has brought about some truly awesome recipes. Generally extremely easy to make and wonderful to smell in the kitchen, these Amish recipes have stood the test of time and come out as some America’s favorites. I’ve included two truly outstanding examples of the Amish recipe tradition below:

AMISH RAISIN PIE

1 3/4 c. milk

3 eggs, separated

1 pkg. (3-3 5/8 oz.) vanilla flavor pudding & pie filling mix

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. ground allspice

1 1/2 c. golden seedless raisins

1 9″ baked pastry shell

6 tbsp. sugar

In a small saucepan, combine milk and egg yolks; blend well. Stir in pudding mix. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and allspice. Blend well. Fold in raisins; cool. Turn mixture into pastry shell; chill thoroughly. Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Spoon meringue over pie, making sure that meringue touches edge of crust. Bake at 450 degrees for 4-5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.

AMISH COUNTRY CASSEROLE

1 lb. beef chunks or ground beef

1 chopped onion

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1 can tomato soup

1 lb. egg noodles

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 tbsp. olive oil

Saute chopped onion in olive oil. Add beef. Cook well. Add can of tomato soup undiluted. Cook egg noodles according to directions on package. Drain well. Add can of cream of mushroom soup, undiluted. Grease casserole dish. Place 1/2 of beef mixture in bottom of casserole. Add 1/2 of noodle mixture. Put rest of beef on noodles. Add remaining noodles. If desired, sprinkle paprika lightly over top of noodles. Bake in 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly.

I truly hope you try these two recipes and enjoy their simple authentic flavors.

Here’s to your great tastes,

Greg Peterson

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