Fun Amish Country Bread by Ben

Lard is a popular baking ingredient among the Amish and it is regaining popularity among home bakers as a cheap alternative to shortening. This Amish white bread is a great recipe for beginners and for people who are just learning to bake with lard. Yield: 2 loaves

French Yogurt Cake by Chez la mere

courtesy of: recipe from Epicurious, via Michele Humes http://bluejeangourmet.com/

breadnog pudding with eggnog-pecan sauce by Chez la mere

mother-of-all-cookies by Chez la mere

courtesy of http://wearflatstodinner.com/

Garlic Butter Pizza Crust by Chez la mere

as seen on abeautifulmess.com http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/08/garlic-butter-pizza-crust.html

pulled chicken sandwish by Chez la mere

as seen on bgh.com

Bacon-fat Gingersnaps by Chez la mere

cook fight courtesy julia moskins

Homemade Sesame Crackers by Chez la mere

courtesy ny times cook fight cookbook

Chili-spice peanuts by Chez la mere

This little snack delivers a lot for a little effort. The only trick is the timing when u toast the peanuts courtesy Cook Fight...Kim Severson courtesy NYtimes Adapted from “Simply Mexican,” by Lourdes Castro

Winter Slaw by Chez la mere

courtesy Diana Henry from Roast Figs sugar snow

Bacon Fat Gingersnap or Swedish ginger cookies by Chez la mere

Adapted from Nelle Branson in the "Trinity Episcopal Church Recipe Book," 1982 edition. Bacon fat can be substituted with 1 1/2 sticks butter; for the authentic cookie, though, bacon fat is the key ingredient. Makes 40 cookies Season's Drippings By CATHY HORYN Published: December 4, 2005

Seven Minute Icing by Chez la mere

Zucchini Walnut Bread by Chez la mere

Puff Pastry by Elaine

A highly versatile pastry, and it's not nearly as difficult to make as you might think!

Creamy cilantro Lime Sauce by Monocot

This is great on salad or in a wrap. even in sandwiches