Amish women spend many hours in their kitchens, providing delicious meals for their families.

My own family has enjoyed my cooking for many years, and some of my favorite recipes have been handed down from my mother and grandmothers.

I share these recipes at the Yankee-Belle Cafe, a cooking blog where five published authors share our lives and our favorite recipes. Please stop by and visit the Cafe often. We'll pour a cup of coffee for you and sit and chat for a while!

Rote Kraut

Hannah's favorite.

Bean Soup

A Sunday dinner tradition for the 19th century Amish.

Custard Pie (with a pie crust recipe & tutorial)

My mom's favorite pie!

Rhubarb Custard Pie

Handed down from my mother-in-law, but also a favorite among the Amish.

Jan's Molasses Cookies

A recipe that has been in the family for years, updated for a new generation.

Deep Dish Apple Pie

Hearty and delicious.

Chicken and Noodles

My favorite Amish recipe!

Three Bean Salad

My own version of this Amish favorite.