My mom’s side of the family was German and Irish. Settling in Pennsylvania, they adopted some of the cooking and customs of the Pennsylvania Dutch. This is a dish Mom loved, and today it’s my favorite ...

What is your favorite Pennsylvania Dutch recipe? That’s a big question to ask because many of us have favorites we make, steeped in tradition and family memories. Whether it’s recipes highlighting ...

Pennsylvania Dutch apple dumplings are a wonderful exercise in taking something already close to perfect, and turning it into something blissfully, brilliantly, beautifully delectable. Apples are ...

Growing up is funny because it isn't until you spend time away from your family—or your hometown—that you realize the things you grew up eating might not be the norm for everyone else. Living in ...

Thanksgiving dinners across the country tend to feature a few of the same staples: turkey, cranberry sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes and stuffing. But for many Pennsylvanians, there's another star ...

Bruce Wilson of Upper Saucon Township can’t claim Dutch ancestry. He’s Jewish and grew up in Philadelphia. But his wife’s family is rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch culture and heritage and that’s where ...

Alta Folkers from Olin, Iowa, wrote in looking for some help in finding a recipe for making corn relish. She said her late mother, who was of German descent, used to make this frequently when she was ...