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"This has been my Mom's specialty for as long as I can remember. This is another recipe that people not from Mennonite background look at and just shake their heads! (Pudding from CEREAL!!??!!)However, to me, it remains a childhood memory and a traditional Mennonite dish that reminds me of my heritage. My mom always served this with strawberry or..."

Ingredients: egg whites, egg yolks, milk...

"This recipe was given to me years ago by a friend's mother along with 1 cup of starter. It's easy to keep and can be used to make a number of delicious recipes using "sourdough starter"."

Ingredients: milk, sugar, flour...

"My whole family loves this recipe, even my husbands family loves it! This came from an Amish family in Indiana."

Ingredients: cornstarch, margarine, salt...

"Adapted from my More with Less Cookbook-but it doesn't mean less flavor! This is a light yet filling and delicious soup. My kids enjoy eating it with a straw!"

Ingredients: leeks, marjoram, parsley...

"Very good version of baked apples."

Ingredients: cinnamon, water, white sugar...

"This recipe intrigued me because I'm drawn to Amish cooking. Although I really liked it just as written (it's tasty comfort food), I believe it has the potential to be tweaked by just the right Zaar chef to make it a winner in the inexpensive-yet-delicious category (if there is one)...So have at it, Zaar chefs!!! :)"

Ingredients: yukon gold potatoes, onions...

"Amish Friendship Bread is a great bread for those special occasions. When you've made your bread, you can give your friends a sample and the starter that came from the original batter that helped to make the sample bread! Then your friends can make their own and pass it along to their friends. This is why the bread is called "friendship bread"...."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, milk...

"From the Inquirer Magazine of the Philadelphia Inquirer, August 1998. Unwaxed lemons would be ideal for this if you can find them."

Ingredients: lemons, cold water, salt...

"Sweet and creamy, this rich Amish pie may have a slightly softer texture than the typical custard pies you are used to. It also has a bit of a unique flavor, which almost tastes like brown sugar."

Ingredients: cinnamon, 9" unbaked pie shells...

"My Mennonite grandmother's recipe for 'meadow' tea - keeps well ALL winter long! YUMMY! Enjoy!"

Ingredients: tea, sugar, water...

""Several people have asked how to make traditional clear toy candy. It is so simple that anyone can do it, but remember it is dangerous so no small children please.
You will need: a pan, a candy thermometer, clear corn syrup, sugar, and water. No flavoring please - that is why it has a unique flavor. You may also add a small amount of red..."

Ingredients: corn syrup, sugar, water...

"Light, fluffy, and delicous. Great for weekend mornings. Really easy to make and will please the whole family."

Ingredients: eggs, margarine, milk...

"Its not Thanksgiving for me unless I have cranberry jello salad. This recipe comes from my mother's side of the family and has been a tradition at Souder Thanksgiving meals for as long as I have been alive. Super easy and delicious! Cooling and chilling take several hours, so prepare at least a day before you plan on serving. I always double..."

Ingredients: crushed pineapple, cranberries...

"What's better than bread pudding ? This sounds delish ! Another recipe out of my Missouri Amish cookbook 1990. I am unsure of the serving size or pan size."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cream, eggs...