A traditional Christmas time treat in many homes in the Coal Region is lasineciai – Lithuanian Bacon Buns. Many cooks enjoy making these year ’round, […]
Month: November 2018
Schnitz un Knepp
Schnitz und Knepp is quintessential Pennsylvania Dutch; an old recipe, the name translates to “Apples and Buttons”. The dish consists of schnitz (dried apples), ham, […]
Pennsylvania Dutch Braised Red Cabbage
I have a very special fondness for the traditional German and Pa Dutch “sweet/sour” flavor. And since cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables, I […]
Pennsylvania Dutch Hot Slaw
Many people are familiar with Cole Slaw – shredded cabbage topped with a dressing served cold as a side dish. It is one of those […]
Bum Stew or Bum Soup
The Coal Region has seen its share of hard times. As Anthracite coal and the accompanying industry saw a significant decline by the 1920s and […]
Pennsylvania Dutch Hog Maw
Hog Maw = Stuffed Pig’s Stomach. Now, before you run the other way, think about eating sausage stuffed in “natural” casing. You do realize “natural […]