Spinach Quiche
Before I went back to work, I participated in many neighborhood Bible studies. I got this recipe from an end-of-year brunch at a study in Verona. My copy is getting pretty dog-eared!
Pennsylvania Dutch Hamburger Soup
This came from my mother-in-law, Flo Chronister; although she is also from Pennsylvania Dutch country, it is quite different from Cuddie’s soup. The first time Millie had it at my house, she said, “Oh, Beef Corn Soup.” It is quite similar to Pa. Dutch Chicken Corn Soup. Hamburg soup is real soul food to the …
Southwestern Bean Soup
This new addition to our table came from a CD-Rom of low-fat and no-fat recipes entitled Magic Chef (Automated Archives, Inc., c. 1994); it contains over 27,000 recipes, apparently contributed by individuals as there are a lot of similar recipes; I couldn’t tell if the recipes had been kitchen-tested or just collected. Needless to say, …
Broccoli Salad
This was served by a friend at a church covered dish supper. I enjoyed it on several occasions before I finally got around to ask for the recipe. I like the combination of salty/smoky, sweet, and tangy.
Smoked Turkey & Tortellini Salad with Chutney Yogurt Dressing
Another of my sister-in-law Ann’s contributions, from the New York Times magazine section. Vary the vegetables for a different taste.
Dorothy’s Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Salad
I confess to liking my potato salad better than most others I’ve tried. I use a cooked sweet-and-sour dressing I adapted from Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking (Dutchcraft Co., Gettysburg, PA, no year listed).
Honey Banana Whole Wheat Bread
Here is a recipe that I have adapted from the book that came with my bread machine (Healthy Bread Recipes, Salton/Maxim Housewares, Inc., no year given). It is a yeast bread, with only one banana, so it has just a subtle banana flavor. Great toasted for breakfast – some even like it for peanut butter …