Savoring Heritage: an Original Mennonite Recipe Book

The Ultimate Mennonite Cookbook: Heritage Recipes for Every TableBy April GriffinFrom prairie kitchens to potluck tables—over 500 traditional and modern Mennonite recipes for real families and real life.Gathered across generations and rooted in the heart of Mennonite food culture, this book brings together beloved recipes, community wisdom, and practical tips for cooks of all levels. From borscht and buns to pickled eggs, farmer sausage, and cherry platz, The Ultimate Mennonite Cookbook is both a celebration of heritage and a living kitchen companion.Inside you’ll find:Hundreds of classic Mennonite recipes, including zwieback, perishky, rollkuchen, kielke, vereniki, and platzCrowd-feeding sections for community dinners, weddings, and funerals (serving up to 200)Home canning and preserving guides for pickles, jellies, salsa, and pantry staplesPlant-based, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly variations to adapt tradition to todayDesserts, breads, stews, smoked meats, dairy dishes, and field meals from rural Mennonite lifePlus family stories, cooking tips, and cross-cultural dishes shared by the next generationThis is not just a cookbook—it’s a preservation of culture, a teaching tool, and a tribute to the strength and warmth of Mennonite kitchens.Pass it on. Bake it from scratch. Feed your people.