Long before the rest of America decided to get back to healthy basics in their cooking and eating habits, the Pennsylvania Dutch were happily living off the land. Among their fertile, rolling hills and lush green fields, these farm folk speak about their distinctive cuisine in a language that, in some parts of the United States, has been spoken longer than English.

Exemplifying traditional, proven Pennsylvania Dutch cooking at its best, this classic compendium contains 172 authentic Pennsylvania Dutch recipes that are both delicious and healthy - and sure to become a favorite cookbook for...