A refreshing Drink to Welcome All members by sanjeeta kk

A natural summer cooler made with mint, lemon and ginger. Refreshing and healthy with no added preservative in it.

Caramel Pudding by Denise Sherin

The Amish call it caramel pudding but most people call it butterscotch pudding.

New England Chunky Herbed Quahog Chowder by Robyn Savoie

Quahog's, also known as "chowder clams" are big hard-shelled clams. If you don't live New England, you use chopped canned clams, but even better are fresh chopped clams carried in many seafood markets. Be sure to save the juice to use in the chowder. Tradition holds that clam chowder is made with salt pork, but good salt pork…

Creamy potato and leek soup by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

This creamy potato-leek soup is a snap to prepare: the secret lays in instant mashed potatoes.

Pork and Hominy Chili by Nancy Miyasaki

Caprese Pasta Salad by Lyndsey

Easy summer salad. Great side dish to take to picnics or bbq's.

Beans with Nutmeg by Brett Ede

Creamed chicken over mashed potatoes by Jennifer Testalone

This is a simple recipe that makes for great comfort food.

Croatian roux soup by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Very old recipe for a soup still popular in the northwestern parts of Croatia.

Orange Chipotle Vinaigrette by Bob Vincent

This recipe is adapted from one by Julie Campoy in her book Julienne. I made some changes to it. I added garlic, used more honey and reduced 50% more orange juice. I also added Mexican oregano and cut back on the cumin a bit. This produces a thin vinaigrette. If you want it thicker whisk in a couple of tablespoons of mayonnaise.…

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes by Robyn Savoie

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator, the cold ruins their taste and texture. Keep them right on the counter so they'll be sweeter and juicier.

Ham, Green Beans and Potatoes by Denise Sherin

Another simple and hearty Amish dish. My grandfather made this after we had a big ham dinner using the leftover ham, he called it "slop" but it was a favorite. If you are using leftover cooked ham reduce cooking time to about and hour or so then finish with vegetables for additional half hour

Carrot and red lentils soup by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat, ready in under half an hour.