Early american recipes

These tried-and-true recipes, from Beef Wellington and Hoppin' John to homemade ketchup and chocolate ganache, date back to at least the 1800s.

Delight your taste buds with traditional recipes inspired by the Amish. Explore the flavors of this unique culture with every bite you take, bringing a piece of Amish Country into your own kitchen.

Contents Wondering what people ate in colonial times? In this article, we’ve provided nine different American Revolution recipes you can make at home, so you can find out what food was like during the Revolutionary War. We’ve included breakfast items, snacks soldiers might have eaten, lunch/dinner options, and desserts as well. These recipes allow you ... Read more

How can you make the Revolutionary War for children in a way that is both appealing and fun to understand? With a recipe, of course!

Reminiscent of hot chocolate from the days of the early American colonies, this Colonial Hot Chocolate incorporates the traditional warm spices for an old-fashioned, nostalgic, and absolutely delicious flavor.

Food, glorious food, we’re anxious to try it… Okay, okay, I won’t sing anymore, but this is going to be fun and drool-inducing! I’ve been cooking since I was about 10 years old. As a cub scout, I had to cook three meals for my cooking badge (yes, that is a thing). These three meals ... Read more

This Carrot Tea Cake is a historical recipe enjoyed by George Washington at the end of the Revolutionary War. This old cake recipe is simple and rustic and surprisingly delicious!

This lovely little rustic loaf of bread is sponsored by Red Star Yeast, and I am happy to give you my honest opinions about the entire delicious process. I wasn't worried about it (I've been making their recipes and using their yeast for a long time), and I wasn't disappointed. I did some research on the cottage loaf (why is it shaped like that?), and found that early American settlers brought this method of baking with them from Europe. Although no one seems to know for sure, there are…

Take a trip down memory lane—and fill up your belly at the same time—with these 14 timeless old-fashioned recipes.

What the Colonial Virginians Ate: Apple Tansey

In my search for holiday recipes, I went back to one of my favorite blogs written by the cooks in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Foodways. The cooks at the museum and historic site spend ev…

A delicious old-fashioned recipe for Molasses Cookies with coconut and oatmeal from Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House book series.

Can you imagine the cuisine of our ancestors from the Thirteen Colonies? For years, I believed that I couldn’t imagine eating only a few dishes every single day, including corns, sunflowers, or meat. It sounds so ... Read more

Learn what the Colonial settlers of Virginia ate and a traditional colonial recipe for Apple Tansey.

An irresistible baked pudding that might just be America's oldest dessert!

This 1892 recipe for Composition Cake is lightly crackly on top, with a delicate crumb, and just the right combination of spices and raisins.

TRADITION THROUGH FOOD

When studying the American pioneers in your homeschool, middle school kids won't be bored if you add in some fun hands-on activities, like these involving food.

Classic Butter Beans with bacon recipe for the most tender, flavorful lima beans that are perfect to serve as a side with your favorite southern dishes!