Pennsylvania Dutch Broccoli & Bacon

14 Comments November 2, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

When I worked on my family history, I was surprised to find out how many Pennsylvania Dutch & Amish ancestors I had. Of course, those ancestors multiply quickly as you work back. You start with 4 grandparents, then 8 great, then 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, and by the time you get back a few more generations, you realize that you’re related to half the people in the US! Our good neighbor in South Dakota was a 9th cousin! Hi Auntie Mary! But what I’m getting at is I’m wondering if I have a predisposition for the sweet/sour flavors so often found in Pennsylvania Dutch cooking, and especially this Pennsylvania Dutch Broccoli & Bacon? Is there a gene for that?

Classic Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

34 Comments October 6, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

If you’re old enough, you’ve probably had this salad, Classic Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, at least if you live in the States. It was everywhere in the late ’70s and early ’80s and was served for decades. And then it disappeared. Fell out of grace.

classic spinach salad with warm bacon dressing

Creamy Apple & Cider Pork Chops

26 Comments September 14, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I really am not ready for summer to end – but I was a little consoled with this dish, Creamy Apple & Cider Pork Chops. Ya gotta love a recipe that tastes divine, looks great and is perfect for company but quick & easy enough to pull off on any old weeknight for family dinner! And it’s even better when it’s a dinner that’s so good you’ll want to lick your plate clean!

Apple & Cider Pork Chops with Perfect Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes & Simply Steamed Broccoli

Old Fashioned Three Bean Salad

18 Comments August 29, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I grew up on Old Fashioned Three Bean Salad, and if you’re from the Midwest, I bet you did, too! There’s nothing like fresh garden beans soaking up all the sweet, tangy marinade!

Old Fashioned Three Bean Salad

The Complete Guide to Traditional German Rumtopf

70 Comments August 5, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Rumtopf is one of Germany’s most beloved traditional preserves – a process in which gorgeous seasonal fruit slowly infuses rum, creating a richly flavored holiday liqueur while preserving the fruit for later enjoyment.

If you’ve searched for Rumtopf before, you’ve probably noticed that many recipes focus on just one or two parts of the tradition. My self-appointed job is to hold your hand through the entire process, from the first fruit of the season to the first taste during the holiday season.