Amish Family Table: A Menu With Authentic Recipes
Step into the warmth of an Amish kitchen with this menu featuring classic dishes, time-honored recipes, and the simple goodness that defines Pennsylvania Dutch country cooking.
Menu for an Authentic Amish Meal
Starter:
- Chicken Corn Soup
A cozy, comforting soup made with chicken, sweet corn, onion, celery, parsley, and homemade dumplings.
Main Course:
- Roast Chicken (Amish Wedding Chicken Roast)
Seasoned, roasted chicken with buttery stuffing. - Creamed Celery
Cooked celery in a creamy, slightly sweet sauce—traditional at Amish celebrations. - Mashed Potatoes With Brown Butter
Fluffy potatoes, whipped and served with golden, nutty brown butter. - Amish Dinner Rolls
Soft, fluffy yeast rolls perfect for soaking up gravies and sauces.
Sides:
- Homemade Coleslaw or Chow Chow
Fresh chopped cabbage and vegetables in a tangy homemade dressing or relish. - Scalloped Potatoes or Buttered Noodles
Hearty and comforting options using farm-fresh ingredients.
Dessert:
- Dutch Apple Pie
Fresh apples in a flaky crust, topped with a buttery oat crumble. - Whoopie Pies
Chocolate cake-like cookies sandwiched with creamy vanilla filling.
Featured Recipes
1. Chicken Corn Soup
- 2lb chicken (cut up), 5c water, 1 onion, 2T parsley, ½c celery, 2c corn, salt/pepper
- Simmer chicken in water, remove bones and strain; add vegetables and simmer until tender. Make small dumplings with 1c flour, 1 egg, and ¼c milk, crumble, and add to soup. Cook 10min more, garnish with parsley. amishoutletstore
2. Amish Wedding Chicken Roast
- Whole chicken, butter, bread crumbs, onion, salt, pepper
- Stuff chicken with buttered bread, onion, seasoning. Roast at 350°F until golden and juices run clear (approx. 1.5hr). amish-heritage
3. Creamed Celery
- 4c diced celery, 2T butter, 2T flour, 1c milk, 1T sugar, salt
- Boil celery until tender, drain. In saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, then milk and sugar. Add celery, seasoning, and simmer until thick. amish-heritage
4. Mashed Potatoes With Brown Butter
- 2lb potatoes, 4T butter, ½c milk, salt
- Boil and mash potatoes. Melt butter in a pan until golden, pour over potatoes, add warm milk, season, and whip until creamy. amish-heritage
5. Dutch Apple Pie
- 6c sliced apples, ½c sugar, 1T cinnamon, 1 pie crust, 1c oats, ½c flour, ½c brown sugar, ½c butter
- Arrange apples in crust, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon. Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, butter for crumble, top pie. Bake at 400°F 40min .amish-heritage
Enjoy this wholesome taste of tradition!