Prepare the main dish for your Thanksgiving dinner a few days early with this recipe from Dawn Stoltzfus, coauthor of From the Farmhouse Kitchen! The recipe begins with a quick note from Dawn… Roasted Rosemary Turkey Confession: Turkey is one of my least favorite meats. I know it is a leaner choice than other meats, but there is something about it that I just don’t love. But, for the one time of year when I cook a whole bird, this is the recipe I like to use. According to my friends Shawn and Katrina, who run a nursing home and cook five turkeys every Thanksgiving, the key to a moist bird is ..read more

Happy autumn, Amish readers! Last year, we invited you to Host a Harvest Get-Together using three recipes (Quick Garlic Cheese Breadsticks, Potato Chip Chicken Casserole, and Graham Cracker Fluff). This year, we’re sharing three recipes again—but this time, they’re all from the “fall” section of From the Farmhouse Kitchen, a new seasons-themed cookbook by Dawn Stoltzfus and Carol Falb! Our readers on Facebook helped us narrow down the choices. Now we present a three-course autumn meal for you to make and enjoy… The Main Course   The Side Dish   The Dessert   * * * If you’d li ..read more

Vannetta Chapman is the author of numerous Amish fiction books, including the Pebble Creek Amish series and the Amish Bishop Mystery series. We’re glad to have her here today to talk about her books, autumn, and all things cozy! * * * AmishReader: Welcome, Vannetta! Autumn is a wonderful time for reading heartwarming books about Amish towns or diving into cozy mysteries. Your books certainly fit the bill! Before we chat about specific titles, though, we’d love to know… What are some of your favorite things about fall? What sets this season apart for you? Vannetta: We love to camp and hike, so ..read more

Welcome to soup season, Amish readers! Here’s a recipe you can try this week from 99 Favorite Amish Soups and Stews by Georgia Varozza: Chili Bean Soup. Eager for more? Find the cookbook at your favorite bookseller, such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christianbook, or Harvest House Publishers! * * * The post Autumn Recipe: Chili Bean Soup appeared first on AmishReader.com ..read more

Looking for a morning treat this weekend? Try this recipe for Easy Apple Fritters from 99 Favorite Amish Recipes by Georgia Varozza! And if you’d like more breakfast, lunch, or dinner ideas, you’ll find them in this cookbook, which is available through booksellers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christianbook, or Harvest House Publishers. * * * The post Morning Treat Recipe: Easy Apple Fritters appeared first on AmishReader.com ..read more

Keep things simple but oh-so-tasty with this recipe for Lemon Pudding Cookies! It comes from The Amish Baking Cookbook by Georgia Varozza & Kathleen Kerr, and if you’d like to find more dessert goodness, the cookbook is available through booksellers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christianbook, or Harvest House Publishers. * * * The post Refreshingly Simple Recipe: Lemon Pudding Cookies appeared first on AmishReader.com ..read more

How about a classic summer side dish? Add this German potato salad to your upcoming picnic or barbecue for a special treat! This recipe comes from 99 Favorite Amish Recipes by Georgia Varozza, and you can find the cookbook at your favorite bookseller, such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christianbook, or Harvest House Publishers. * * * The post Summer Recipe: German Potato Salad appeared first on AmishReader.com ..read more

The story behind Linda Mueller, the heroine of The Amish Quilter (and what a fascinating minor character can lead to) by Leslie Gould When Mindy Starns Clark and I started writing the Women of Lancaster County series nearly a decade ago, Linda Mueller was an unnamed daughter of a midwifery client in the first book, The Amish Midwife. Today, she’s the grown-up heroine of her own novel—The Amish Quilter, the fifth book in the series. She follows her sister Izzy, who was the heroine in The Amish Seamstress, the fourth book in the series. (All of the stories, although loosely connected, can be r ..read more

We’re so excited to share this interview with Mindy Starns Clark on the AmishReader blog today! Mindy is the coauthor of the Women of Lancaster County series, and we’re chatting with her about The Amish Quilter, the latest release in the series. We hope you enjoy learning more about Mindy, this new book, and the Amish culture! (If you’d like a chance to win this book series and a handmade quilt from Lancaster County, enter our giveaway, which ends May 31, 2018!) * * * AmishReader: Welcome, Mindy! The Amish Quilter focuses on art, especially quilts and paintings. What do mo ..read more

Get ready for summer with a quick and easy dessert to enjoy on the porch in the evening or to share with friends! This custard pie recipe can be found in From the Farmhouse Kitchen by Dawn Stoltzfus & Carol Falb. If you’d like to try more of Dawn & Carol’s seasonal recipes, be sure to pick up the cookbook at your favorite bookseller, such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christianbook, or Harvest House Publishers! * * * The post Easy-as-Pie Custard Pie Recipe appeared first on AmishReader.com ..read more