Tag Archives: comfort food

Classic snickerdoodles, but lower in fat and sugar

Why are snickerdoodles so good even though the ingredients are so basic and straightforward? Coated with cinnamon-sugar and with a […]

Use summer’s bounty in freezable vegetable soup

Do you have garden corn and green beans stored away in your freezer? If so, this vegetable soup is a […]

Tuck away a freezer meal: stuffed shells

Want to treat yourself to a night off from cooking or enjoy a quality at-home hot lunch? Freezer meals are […]

Old fashioned gingerbread—ultimate comfort food

Childhood memories of warm whipped cream-topped gingerbread put me in search of a recipe for moist, soft cake with a […]

Creamy risotto plus fresh zucchini equals a delicious side dish

Risotto (riss-oh-toh) is an Italian-style preparation of rice cooked in broth. It’s wonderfully starchy and creamy and comforting, and it’s […]

A family favorite potato salad

My mother-in-law was a Minnesota farm wife who year after year cheerfully and tirelessly fed her large family and guests […]

Overnight buckwheat pancakes with fruit syrup

My husband loves buckwheat pancakes and I love anything raised with yeast, so these are a two-for-two winner at our house. The recipe, a new discovery that might become a standby, makes dark, flavorful yet light-textured pancakes.

Corn pudding recipe

This rich, satisfying, and simple corn pudding is a crowd-pleasing side dish with ham.

Baked oatmeal two ways

Amish- or Pennsylvania Dutch-style baked oatmeal is buttery and a little like oatmeal cookies or granola. Another style is creamy and porridge-like with a lovely brown sugar layer on top. Both are good in their own way, so here are recipes for each.

Date nut bread and mango chutney cheese spread

Date nut bread is a classic. This recipe won me over a few years ago with its rustic, slightly crusty […]

Dutch apple pancake recipe

This sugary, eggy oven pancake makes a delicious brunch served with a little maple syrup and bacon, ham, or sausage.

Creamy roots soup recipe

This creamy roots soup a wonderful dish that I’ve made from time to time over the years. Every time I make it I tell myself I need to make it more often. I’ve provided some ingredient options and you can adjust it to your own taste, but make sure to include the parsnip. Parsnip is the magic ingredient that makes this soup slightly pungent and very delightful.