Mennonite Recipes and a Brief History of the Amish

By Katie Weeber
Published on September 5, 2012
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In this newly revised edition of “Treasured Amish and Mennonite Recipes,” you’ll find an endless array of appetizers, main dishes and desserts that are easy to make and require only the simplest and freshest ingredients.
In this newly revised edition of “Treasured Amish and Mennonite Recipes,” you’ll find an endless array of appetizers, main dishes and desserts that are easy to make and require only the simplest and freshest ingredients.
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The Old Order Amish, following the most conservative teachings of the church, strive to maintain a simple and pure lifestyle.
The Old Order Amish, following the most conservative teachings of the church, strive to maintain a simple and pure lifestyle.
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Old Order Amish live without the creature comforts that many of us are accustomed to, such as electricity, running water and cars.
Old Order Amish live without the creature comforts that many of us are accustomed to, such as electricity, running water and cars.
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Ingredients lists for Mennonite dishes often call for garden produce, fresh meats and dairy products.
Ingredients lists for Mennonite dishes often call for garden produce, fresh meats and dairy products.
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Most Mennonite families were farmers, and all their food was produced from what they were able to raise and grow on the farm.
Most Mennonite families were farmers, and all their food was produced from what they were able to raise and grow on the farm.
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Mennonites today can be seen following all these traditions of food, family, and religious faith.
Mennonites today can be seen following all these traditions of food, family, and religious faith.

In Treasured Amish and Mennonite Recipes (Fox Chapel Publishing, 2011), you’ll find 627 delicious, down-to-earth dishes your family will request again and again. You’ll see why these recipes, gathered from Amish and Mennonite cooks from across the United States and Canada, have been bringing families and communities together at the table for generations. Learn about the history of the Amish and how their beliefs, communities and agricultural heritage have shaped their dishes. Then try one of these comforting Mennonite recipes in this excerpt taken from the introduction, “A Brief History of the Amish and Mennonites.”

Amish and Mennonite food is often thought of as good old-fashioned stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. It is associated with a time when families were closely connected to the land, raising, growing, and harvesting everything they consumed. But Amish and Mennonite dishes do not solely consist of well-known classics like chicken pot pie and whoopie pies. The recipes reflect the history and culture of these religious groups. They collectively tell a story of struggle and religious persecution and emphasize the strong bonds of family and community that are such an important part of Amish and Mennonite life.  To truly understand the scope and importance of Amish and Mennonite food, you must first understand the history and culture of these groups.

Mennonite recipes

Try these sensible yet satisfying recipes from Treasured Amish and Mennonite Recipes.

Zucchini Casserole Recipe
Apricot-Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Hash Brown Potato Casserole Recipe
Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Apple Blossom Cookies Recipe

Who are the Amish and the Mennonites?

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