Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Outdoor Cookbook: Over 250 Recipes Proving Outdoor Cooking Is Much More Than a Hot Dog on a Stick
by Wanda E. Brunstetter (Goodreads Author)

Susan Faloon's review May 02, 2024 ·
really liked it

Wanda E. Brunstetter brings a new Amish Friends Cookbook to add to the collection that has compiled over the past years. This cookbook featuring meals and desserts for outdoor cooking holds over 250 recipes that can be cooked over a fire or on a grill. I received a two-segment portion of the cookbook along with the introduction and index from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my personal opinion and reaction to the material.
It appears to be a beautiful book that many families would be glad to add to the tools of their homes, cottages and campers. (RV's)
It has Amish country photographs and scripture offerings which add beauty to the book. Cooking on a stick and cooking in a pie iron are the two interesting sections I was able to look through. Each recipe submission identifies the name and location of the Amish contributor.
Each section has a list of recipe titles with the page number where the ingredients and process details are found. There are definitely recipes here including variations of s'mores that I would enjoy trying at a family gathering. Other sections include cooking in foil packets, cooking in cast-iron, kettles, and Dutch ovens. There are even recipes for marinades and sauces.
I rate this cookbook a 4.2, only because I received a small portion of the contents to review.

Hello! It was a bit difficult to give a recommendation on this lovely cookbook when all I received was a sample of it. I do LOVE & CHERISH my other owned Amish cookbooks of yours though and I'm sure the same would be said for this one as well! From.what I could read of the index and first bit of it, these OUTDOOR recipes look SCRUMPTIOUS to ANYONES palate and a super easy delight to prepare! I would be happy to read more of this title and make a much MORE THOROUGH review! Thank you for this small but fun glimpse!

Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Outdoor Cookbook
Over 250 Recipes Proving Outdoor Cooking Is Much More Than a Hot Dog on a Stick Spiral-bound)
Amish Friends Share Their Love for Nature and Cooking Outdoors
Do you love nature and time spent in the backyard playing or relaxing around a campfire? When you also want to eat while outside, you don't need to make do with just a hot dog on a stick. Your Amish friends are here to share their tips for cooking outdoors while still at home or away at a campsite.
Brand new, from New York Times bestselling author of Amish fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter, is a must-have cookbook for nature lovers and adventurous cooks. Amish cooks have shared over 250 recipes divided into sections by method: stick, pie iron, foil packet, cast iron, grill. Also included is advice for building a fire, packing a cooler, maintaining cast-iron tools, and much more. Encased in a lay-flat binding and presented in full color, home cooks of all ages will be delighted to add this cookbook to their collections.
There is something very special about making memories around a fire with family and friends, and now you can add good, comforting food to your time of fellowship.
I am looking forward to trying many more of the recipes.
I recommend this Cookbook.
Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Outdoor Cookbook is a wonderful well written 5 star Cookbook.
I received a complimentary Sample ARC of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.

This is pretty basic stuff, I don’t think you really need a cookbook to teach you how to make any of these recipes. All of the instructions are basically just “throw ingredients in pot. Close pot. Wait.”

I love a good cookbook! Wanda Brunstetter has more than just a cookbook. This one not only has recipes, but beautiful pictures and interesting stories. The recipes can easily be adapted to cook over a campfire or inside on a stove.
Many thanks to the author, Barbour Publishing and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

I enjoyed the cast iron section of this SAMPLE cookbook that I reviewed. Really nice and colorful pictures and simple and tasty recipes are in this book. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for a chance to read and review this book in exchange for an honest review.

I received a sample of the book. I was most impressed with the section that talks about the cookware you use when cooking outdoors and how you care for these products so they do not rust. There is also a wide assortment of recipes that are categorized by cooking method. For example, recipes are provided for individuals who are cooking over a campfire with a stick. This book is very visual and has recipes even vegetarians would appreciate! I look forward to receiving a finished copy of the book.

Another great cookbook from Wanda. I enjoyed reading this sample book. I am looking forward to trying these recipes in this book.

Thank you for the sample of this book! Everyone knows about smores and roasted hot dogs, but who knew you could cook so many things over a fire. My mind is blown! I really enjoyed the cozy vibe the book gave. It definitely makes you want to grab your family and friends and build a fire! I'm looking forward to reading the finished copy of this book and trying some new recipes.

Wanda Brunstetter is on outdoor cooking.

In Wanda Brunstetter's Amish Friends Outdoor



Cookbook, we will discover the art of cooking outdoor for a reason or another.
Like Wanda remarks, when she was little, with her parents and sister, she loved to spend time outdoor and her parents cooked when camping to the mountains. They mostly prepared food lighting a fire or on a portable gas stove.

From meat to fresh fish, Wanda remembers that times with joy.

She also adds that all her amish friends are outdoor enthusiasts andOne of the latest books of beloved Amish author Wanda Brunstetter is on outdoor cooking.

In Wanda Brunstetter's Amish Friends Outdoor Cookbook, we will discover the art of cooking outdoor for a reason or another.

Like Wanda remarks, when she was little, with her parents and sister, she loved to spend time outdoor and her parents cooked when camping to the mountains. They mostly prepared food lighting a fire or on a portable gas stove.

From meat to fresh fish, Wanda remembers that times with joy.

She also adds that all her amish friends are outdoor enthusiasts and it is thanks to them if this book is born in this way. More than 200 Amish recipes for all tastes, you will discover every kind of food, and how to cook it! Richly illustrated and truly warm, highly recommended.



The book will be released the First May.



I thank Barbour and Netgalley for the copy of the ebook.



Anna Maria Polidori



Wanda Brunstetter is on outdoor cooking.

In Wanda Brunstetter's Amish Friends Outdoor



Cookbook, we will discover the art of cooking outdoor for a reason or another.
Like Wanda remarks, when she was little, with her parents and sister, she loved to spend time outdoor and her parents cooked when camping to the mountains. They mostly prepared food lighting a fire or on a portable gas stove.

From meat to fresh fish, Wanda remembers that times with joy.

She also adds that all her amish friends are outdoor enthusiasts andOne of the latest books of beloved Amish author Wanda Brunstetter is on outdoor cooking.

In Wanda Brunstetter's Amish Friends Outdoor Cookbook, we will discover the art of cooking outdoor for a reason or another.

Like Wanda remarks, when she was little, with her parents and sister, she loved to spend time outdoor and her parents cooked when camping to the mountains. They mostly prepared food lighting a fire or on a portable gas stove.

From meat to fresh fish, Wanda remembers that times with joy.

She also adds that all her amish friends are outdoor enthusiasts and it is thanks to them if this book is born in this way. More than 200 Amish recipes for all tastes, you will discover every kind of food, and how to cook it! Richly illustrated and truly warm, highly recommended.



The book will be released the First May.



I thank Barbour and Netgalley for the copy of the ebook.



Anna Maria Polidori





Wanda Brunstetter is on outdoor cooking.

In Wanda Brunstetter's Amish Friends Outdoor



Cookbook, we will discover the art of cooking outdoor for a reason or another.
Like Wanda remarks, when she was little, with her parents and sister, she loved to spend time outdoor and her parents cooked when camping to the mountains. They mostly prepared food lighting a fire or on a portable gas stove.

From meat to fresh fish, Wanda remembers that times with joy.

She also adds that all her amish friends are outdoor enthusiasts andOne of the latest books of beloved Amish author Wanda Brunstetter is on outdoor cooking.

In Wanda Brunstetter's Amish Friends Outdoor Cookbook, we will discover the art of cooking outdoor for a reason or another.

Like Wanda remarks, when she was little, with her parents and sister, she loved to spend time outdoor and her parents cooked when camping to the mountains. They mostly prepared food lighting a fire or on a portable gas stove.

From meat to fresh fish, Wanda remembers that times with joy.

She also adds that all her amish friends are outdoor enthusiasts and it is thanks to them if this book is born in this way. More than 200 Amish recipes for all tastes, you will discover every kind of food, and how to cook it! Richly illustrated and truly warm, highly recommended.



The book will be released the First May.



I thank Barbour and Netgalley for the copy of the ebook.



Anna Maria Polidori

I loved the cookbook, but I love cookbooks! I loved the different recipes in it and love her cookbooks. I will definitely use it and recommend it!

I was interested in this sample mostly to get ideas for more variety in cooking over a fire. I find myself defaulting to the same recipes over and over. The recipes here are very simple but help to open the mind to new flavor possibilities when roasting marshmallows or making pies over a fire. Some of them are quite decadent. The photography was also very well done.

These Recipes Look Great!

Can’t wait to try them all! We love to camp and cook outdoor! Everything even tastes better camping! Yummm! I look forward to trying many of these out this summer.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.

My review is of the first 52 pages of fun outdoor cooking. The first section is 24 recipes for cooking on a stick. Now that’s just fun for all ages. Each recipe has a concise explanation and uses only a few ingredients. The next chapter involves cooking with a pie iron. I’ve never heard of it but I am going to get one for my family. It looks like a sandwich maker with a long handle and is made of cast iron. The pictures included in the book are lovely, and each chapter begins with a brief rundown of what you need to know before hand, in order to carry out the recipes. There are even tips for building fires. While the revipes I was able to read sound fun and delicious, they also sound very rich. But that’s ok now and then. I liked the idea of Ritz s’mores. You toast a large marshmallow and sandwich it between two Ritz crackers along with a peanut butter cup. Even if you don’t cook outdoors a lot this is a fun read. After reading the table of contents I want to learn about cooking in those foil packets. I guess I’ll buy the book for my cookbook collection since readers were only granted the first two chapters. I also like that it’s spiral bound and will lay flat.

I received a partial preview of this cookbook in exchange for a review. What I have seen has me drooling! This cookbook is compiled of easy to make recipes for outdoor cooking. I was a little skeptical initially because I wondered how much new there could be in an outdoor cookbook.. Was it simply trying to reinvent the wheel? Would the recipes be overcomplicated or overly simple so as to only appeal to adults or to children? All my worrying was for naught! Each recipe has a concise explanation with only a few ingredients, and yet the results are mouth-wateringly tempting! The pictures are lovely, and each chapter begins with a brief rundown of what you need to know about the recipes to follow. There is even a bit of humor sprinkled throughout! I am eager to try several of these recipes on our next camping trip; I am confident that both the children and adults will walk away satisfied!

I've collected cookbooks for many years so only buy those that are unusual or those that have really great recipes in them. I have 8 Brunstetter cookbooks on my shelves and have gifted many over the years. The recipes are user friendly and use ingrediants that most of us have in our cupboards. No need to buy an item that you will only use once or twice. If you are looking for a gift, birthday, wedding, shower, no matter, you can't go wrong with a Brunstetter cookbook.

Anyone else ready for summer night bonfires and all the cooking out? I am! 🔥🍔🌭🌽 This book was so stinking cool. It’s a cookbook for campfires and taking typical foods but adding fun things to them. Some ideas with hotdogs, s’mores, corn on the cob, mud pies, and so much more. A really fun way to change up the normal and add something new to them. The pictures were fantastic, it had scriptures as well, and was just full of really neat ideas for summer bonfires! My husband really liked a lot of these too. We are excited to try these this summer with the kids! Thank you @netgalley @barbourbooks and @wanda_brunstetter for the advance copy of this book! It was so fun to look through. #netgalley #wandabrunstetter #amishcookbook #cookbook #summercookbook

I received an ARC of this cookbook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great cookbook, full of interesting and easy to make outdoor recipes!