Old Amish Christmas Cookies

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup light molasses
1 egg, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda… Read the rest

Peanut Butter Pie

1/2 cup chunky or smooth peanut butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 package instant vanilla pudding
1 baked 9-inch pie shell

Blend peanut butter and confectioners' sugar together. Mix well. Spoon 1/2… Read the rest

Oatmeal Pie

1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons melted margarine
1 1/3 cups dark brown sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup coconut
1 (9 or 10-inch) unbaked pie shell

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Date Pinwheel Cookies

1/2 cup margarine
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs, well beaten
4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Cream Peach Pie

5 or 6 fresh peaches
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup half-and-half or cream
3 to 4 tablespoons flour

Mix together and pour into unbaked pie crust. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes, then at… Read the rest

Coffee Cake

2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup melted margarine

Mix together and reserve 1 cup for topping.

1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee
1 teaspoon baking soda

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Chicken Noodle Soup

3 pounds chicken
2 quarts water
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 cups celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 tart apple, chopped
1 cup onions, chopped
Dash of pepper
4 cups egg noodles

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Ground Cherry Pie

Ground cherries, also known as husk tomatoes, produce tiny tomato-like fruits in papery husks on low, lanky bushes. This is an old Mennonite recipe with a crumb topping.

2 1/2 cups pitted ground cherries
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Dutch Meat Loaf

2 pounds hamburger
1 medium onion
1 egg
1 cup bread crumbs
1 can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Mix ingredients well and form into loaf.

Sauce
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 cup water
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Dutch Apple Cake

2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups diced apples
1 teaspoon salt

Combine sugar, eggs, oil, flour,… Read the rest