Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Today I’m sharing 3 traditional Amish recipes straight from a handwritten cookbook I picked up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - including a breakfast casserole, a sweet peanut butter spread, and classic whoopie pies. These old-fashioned recipes are simple, comforting, and full of nostalgic flavor.
Last year, I took a trip to Amish Country with some dear friends, and I came home with the sweetest little handwritten cookbook from Mrs. Riehl’s kitchen. It’s filled with family recipes that have been passed down for generations and today we’re bringing a few of those to life right here in my kitchen.
In today’s video:
00:00 Hey Friends
00:49 🍳 Amish Breakfast Casserole
4:44 A look at this handwritten cookbook available from
Riehl's Quilts & Crafts
247 East Eby Rd
Leola PA 17540
717-656-0697
7:20 Finishing up the casserole
10:52 🥜 Amish Peanut Butter Spread
18:09 🍫 Classic Whoopie Pies
These are the kinds of recipes that remind us how special simple, homemade food can be and honestly, they took me right back to that beautiful trip and the memories we made there.
💛 Let me know in the comments: Would you like to see more recipes from Mrs. Riehl’s kitchen?
👉 WATCH NEXT: If you love old-fashioned, passed-down recipes, don’t miss this special video where my mom and dad join me in the kitchen to make a traditional Appalachian Sunday dinner youtu.be/kIY4tELNCVo?si=2-KidhBgM0-vAuh1
I’m Mel, and on In The Kitchen With Momma Mel, I share quick and easy family dinners - recipes that feel like home without all the fuss. If you love crockpot meals, casseroles, and comforting homestyle recipes made with simple ingredients, you’ll feel right at home here. 💕
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youtube.com/channel/UCMu3ZY7RpfWYq5eijlF9Erw
Here is a link for a free Bible app. It features a devotional for each day and numerous other topical reading plans. It will even read the Bible aloud for you when your hands are busy.
youversion.com/the-bible-app
If you are having trouble providing food for your family, please contact your local government, churches, and schools. Food insecurity is nothing to be embarrassed about; there are many resources available to help. Everyone deserves to be able to feed their family.
Music is courtesy of the YouTube Free Audio Library or my paid subscription to Epidemic Sound
FTC Disclosure: This video is sponsored. Some links above are affiliate links. This means at no additional cost to you, as an Amazon Associate or other brand affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you so much for supporting me!
Any information related to food, food safety, cooking, recipes, etc. are my opinions only. Melonie Effler, Momma Mel LLC, In The Kitchen With Momma Mel are not liable and/or responsible for any advice, services, or product you obtain through this video. #AmishRecipes #InTheKitchenWithMommaMel #LancasterPA #WhoopiePies #OldFashionedRecipes #SouthernCooking #MommaMel
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Today I’m sharing 3 traditional Amish recipes straight from a handwritten cookbook I picked up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - including a breakfast casserole, a sweet peanut butter spread, and classic whoopie pies. These old-fashioned recipes are simple, comforting, and full of nostalgic flavor.
Last year, I took a trip to Amish Country with some dear friends, and I came home with the sweetest little handwritten cookbook from Mrs. Riehl’s kitchen. It’s filled with family recipes that have been passed down for generations and today we’re bringing a few of those to life right here in my kitchen.
In today’s video:
00:00 Hey Friends
00:49 🍳 Amish Breakfast Casserole
4:44 A look at this handwritten cookbook available from
Riehl's Quilts & Crafts
247 East Eby Rd
Leola PA 17540
717-656-0697
7:20 Finishing up the casserole
10:52 🥜 Amish Peanut Butter Spread
18:09 🍫 Classic Whoopie Pies
These are the kinds of recipes that remind us how special simple, homemade food can be and honestly, they took me right back to that beautiful trip and the memories we made there.
💛 Let me know in the comments: Would you like to see more recipes from Mrs. Riehl’s kitchen?
👉 WATCH NEXT: If you love old-fashioned, passed-down recipes, don’t miss this special video where my mom and dad join me in the kitchen to make a traditional Appalachian Sunday dinner youtu.be/kIY4tELNCVo?si=2-KidhBgM0-vAuh1
I’m Mel, and on In The Kitchen With Momma Mel, I share quick and easy family dinners - recipes that feel like home without all the fuss. If you love crockpot meals, casseroles, and comforting homestyle recipes made with simple ingredients, you’ll feel right at home here. 💕
Subscribe so you never miss a meal
youtube.com/c/InTheKitchenWithMommaMel?sub_confirmation=1
📌 SIGN UP for receive my free newsletter to stay up to date on the latest happenings and I’ll send you 5 of my family’s favorite’s recipes! inthekitchenwithmommamel.com
👕 Shop Momma Mel aprons, shirts, mugs and more here: in-the-kitchen-with-momma-mel.myspreadshop.com
🛍️ If you’re looking for something you see me use often you’ll probably find it here amazon.com/shop/inthekitchenwithmommamel
Visit wildgrain.com/MOMMAMEL use code MOMMAMEL at checkout to receive $30 off your first box + free croissants for life!
Try Good Chop at bit.ly/4pRxShu and use code 50MOMMAMEL to get $50 off plus free shipping on your first box!
🍴 More Easy Dinner Ideas:
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If you don’t have a church home or are not able to attend in person services, here is a link to my church’s YouTube channel. I encourage you to watch and when the time is right, seek a home church for you and your family. I am praying for you!
youtube.com/channel/UCMu3ZY7RpfWYq5eijlF9Erw
Here is a link for a free Bible app. It features a devotional for each day and numerous other topical reading plans. It will even read the Bible aloud for you when your hands are busy.
youversion.com/the-bible-app
If you are having trouble providing food for your family, please contact your local government, churches, and schools. Food insecurity is nothing to be embarrassed about; there are many resources available to help. Everyone deserves to be able to feed their family.
Music is courtesy of the YouTube Free Audio Library or my paid subscription to Epidemic Sound
FTC Disclosure: This video is sponsored. Some links above are affiliate links. This means at no additional cost to you, as an Amazon Associate or other brand affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you so much for supporting me!
Any information related to food, food safety, cooking, recipes, etc. are my opinions only. Melonie Effler, Momma Mel LLC, In The Kitchen With Momma Mel are not liable and/or responsible for any advice, services, or product you obtain through this video. #AmishRecipes #InTheKitchenWithMommaMel #LancasterPA #WhoopiePies #OldFashionedRecipes #SouthernCooking #MommaMel
