Recipes by Jann from PA

AP COOKIES by Jann from PA

From Naomi Solomon on FB: This recipe was given to my mother sometime in the 1940s by the mother of a neighbor. That woman died before I was born in 1944. I remember hearing about Mrs. Kleibscheidel but only remember her daughter Honey. This was a small town, and most everyone knew each other. Simpler times. I never found out why…

Erma Dreisbach's Ice Box Cookies by Jann from PA

From my friend, Marcia Dreisbach Falconer: I've been going through old papers and found a recipe I thought had disappeared! It's my mother's recipe for chocolate "ice box" cookies! (I think the term "ice box" comes from the fact that the cookies had to chill in the fridge over night before slicing and baking.) We had them every…

Crepes by Jann from PA

Better than pancakes. Fewer carbs and a little more protein. Fill with berries or any fruit (thicken with a little cornstarch, if desired). Or, use savory fillings, like bean dip or salsa. Very easy and versatile. Can be frozen.

Baked Eggs by Jann from PA

No Bake Cake by Jann from PA

Too much sugar for me, but I am willing to try adapting it to make it lower in carbs, at least enough to make this easy, no bake cake for special occasions.

Moravian Sugar Cake (modern version) by Jann from PA

This is a more simplified version of an old recipe from the 1700s. It is well known in Lititz, Lancaster County, PA, which was a Moravian Church Community.

EZ Drop Sand Tarts by Jann from PA

Sand Tarts are a traditional Christmas cookie for the PA Dutch. Lots of time was spent rolling out the dough, cutting the shapes, decorating and baking them. This recipe tastes very similar, and is a lot less work!

Breakfast Cupcake by Jann from PA

Easy to make and serve.

Super 8 Sugar Cookie by Jann from PA

Easy sugar cookie, with several variations, including coconut, peanut butter, date/nut, cinnamon and more.

Reuben Sandwiches by Jann from PA

Easy lowfat, yummy sandwich.