Step by Step Horchata Recipe Horchata Makes: approx. 1 Gallon Ingredients •2 Cups Uncooked Rice •5 Cinnamon Sticks •15 Cups Water •2 cans Evaporated Milk •2 cans Sweetened Condensed Milk •Whipped Cream + Ground Cinnamon for topping - Optional Preparation • In a Large container; add 2 Cups of uncooked Rice, 5 Cinnamon sticks and 5 Cups warm Water, cover and leave overnight. • Add Rice and Cinnamon to a Food Processor or Blender, don't discard the Rice Water. *Add the water to Blender if desired, my processor makes a huge mess if I add the water, also the Rice blends smoother without the water. • Once Rice is blended smooth add it back to the Rice Water and stir. • Add 10 cups of Water to a Pitcher or Drink Dispenser, strain the Rice Water and pour it into the Pitcher • Add in 2 cans of Evaporated Milk plus 2 cans of Sweetened Condensed Milk • Stir and Chill until ready to use. • Pour over Ice, add Whipped and ground cinnamon. Enjoy! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Lasagna Recipe Lasagna Makes: 8 Servings Ingredients Lasagna: 1 lb Cooked Cooked Ground Beef 6 - 8 Oven Ready Lasagna Sheets 2 1/2 Cups Pasta Sauce 1 Cup Ricotta or Cottage Chesse 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese *Homemade Pasta Sauce: 1/2 C Onion, diced 1 Tbs Garlic, minced 1 Large Can Tomato puree 1 Can Tomato paste 2 Tbs Sugar 2 tsp Italian seasoning *Garlic Spread: - 1 Cup Butter, softened -1/2 TBSP Garlic Powder -1 TBSP Parmesan Cheese -1 tsp Italian Seasoning -1/2 tsp Black Pepper -1/4 tsp ground Paprika Preparation Lasagna: Pre-Heat oven to 350 F ~ In a Heat safe Dish; pour in 1/2 Cup of Sauce to cover the bottom. ~ Add 2 Cups of Sauce into the Ground Beef and mix it together. Lasagna Layering. 1- Sauce 2- Noodles 3- Ground Beef 4- Ricotta or Cottage Cheese 5- Mozzarella Cheese 6- Noodles 7- Ground Beef 8- Ricotta or Cottage Cheese 9- Mozzarella Cheese ~Cover with Foil, bake Covered for 45 minutes. ~Uncover and bake for another 15 min ~Take out of Oven and rest for 10 min before cutting. Enjoy with Garlic Jitzkucken. *Homemade Pasta Sauce - Over medium heat sauté onion and garlic. -Add puree, paste, Sugar seasoning -Cover and bring mixture to a simmer and cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. -Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. *Garlic Spread -Mix all ingredients well -Spread on Bread or Jitzkucken (fried bun dough) -Heat in a Oven at 350°F for 10 min. Serve Warm. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe Honey Garlic Chicken Makes: 2 servings Ingredients 3 skinless chicken breasts (cut into smaller strips if desired) ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ¼ tsp salt 1 TBSP olive oil 1 TBSP butter 3 cloves garlic crushed or minced ⅓ cup honey ¼ cup water 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 teaspoon cornstarch whisked with 1 tablespoon of water Preparation •Mix Flour and Salt •Drench Chicken in Flour •Heat oil in a Skillet •Cook Chicken pieces both sides (internal temperature 180°) •Transfer Chicken to a plate •Add butter, garlic to the skillet until garlic is lightly golden. •Add honey, water, soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch/water mixture and bring to a simmer for about 1 - 2 my min •Carefully add chicken back to the pan. •Let simmer in skillet in Medium-Low for about 10 min. *If the sauce becomes too thick and looks like it might burn, add a couple tablespoons of water to the pan. •Transfer chicken to a clean plate and allow them to rest for 5 minutes. •Add the left over sauce from the skillet onto the Chicken. Serve with desired Sides. Ex,. -Mashed Potatoes -Alfredo Gnocchi -Rice & Vegetables "*The vinegar cuts the sweetness of the honey, if you want to have it more sweet cut the vinegar amount in half or leave out . Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Rollküken Recipe Rollküken Makes: 24-28 pieces Ingredients • 1.5 Cups Buttermilk • 1 Cup Cream • 5 Eggs • 2 tsp salt • 5 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp baking soda • 9 cups of Flour Preparation • In a stand Mixer or in a large bowl; mix all Ingredients except flour, until all ingredients are well combined. • Next start adding flour, 1 Cup at a time, with the Dough hook attachment. • Knead until all the flour is incorporated and the dough is soft and not sticky. • Leave dough in the bowel and set aside to rest for 15 min. • Roll out dough to about 1cm of thickness; cut into strips, then rectangles and a 2 inch slit in the middle of the rectangle. • In a Skillet or frying pan add oil, about 1 inch and heat over medium high heat. • Place a few into the heated oil and fry each side until golden on both sides. • Serve with Delicious Watermelon Enjoy!! *I Measure the flour; 120g for each cup of Flour, some pack it full and some do loosely . That's why some recipes say until soft or hard dough. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Lemon filled Donuts Recipe Lemon filled Donuts Makes: 20 Donuts Ingredients -1 cup warm 110ºF water -1 (14oz.) Sweetened Condensed Milk -1 tbsp active dry yeast -2 large eggs lightly beaten -6 cups all-purpose flour -3/4 tsp salt -5 tbsp softened unsalted butter For rolling: -1 cup granulated sugar -1 tbsp Cinnamon For filling: - Lemon Pie filling (I used Shirriff brand) For frying: -2 quarts oil Preparation •In a bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl; Add 1 tbsp of Sweetened C. Milk, Warm Water and the Yeast, stir to combine. Set aside for 10 min or until foamy. •Add the rest of the Sweetened C. milk, the Eggs, salt and 2 cups of flour to the bowl. •Begin mixing the ingredients. •Continue adding Flour 1 Cup at a time until all 6 are well incorporated. •Add half of the butter and continue to mix the dough, Add the rest of the butter. •Knead the Dough on Low for 10 minutes. •Sprinkle on Flour if Dough is sticky, it should feel like play-dough consistency. •Coat a large bowl with oil; place the dough in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a Towel. Place in a Warm spot. Let the Dough rise for 2 hours or until doubled in size. •Remove the dough from the bowl and turn it onto a floured counter. •Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to about 1/2” thick, use round cutters to cut donuts out of the rolled out dough. •Place the cut out donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a light kitchen towel. •Gather the leftover Dough and roll it out one more time.*use the last leftover Dough for Donut holes. •Rise for 1 Hour; 15min before frying the Donuts, make your filling according to package. Let cool completely for piping or filling Donuts. •Heat up the Oil to 355°F; once reached, Fry the Donuts a few at a time. •Fry for about 1 minute, then flip it to the other side, should be golden and puffed up. Carefully remove them onto paper towels, or to a rack. •Repeat with all the donuts. •Cool 5 min then roll them in Sugar and Cinnamon mixture. •Let them cool Completely before filling the Donuts. •To fill the donuts, you can use a boba straw to make a hole in the donuts, and then use a regular round small piping tip to pipe the filling in. Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Fried Potatoes Recipe Fried Potatoes Makes: 4 Servings Ingredients • 7 Medium size Potatoes; peeled, sliced thinly. • 1 Onion; sliced • 2 TBSP Butter • 2 tsp Salt • 1/2 tsp pepper • 6 eggs; whisked Preparation •Bring a Pot filled with Water to a boil; meanwhile Peel potatoes and slice very thin and slice Onions. •Once water is Boiling, add in sliced potatoes. Cover and Cook Potatoes for 5min, drain water and set potatoes aside. •In a Skillet; on medium high heat, add the butter, once butter is melted add cooked potatoes to skillet. •Cook for 5 min on medium high heat undisturbed; with a flipper, flip potatoes to continue cooking on both sides. • Lower heat to medium and scootsh potatoes to one side, add in the Onions. • Stir in onions with the potatoes and cook until onions are translucent. • Meanwhile in a medium sized Bowl add in Eggs, salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs until scrambled. • Add whisked eggs to skillet, stir occasionally until eggs are cooked through. • Potatoes should be fried and slightly browned. Enjoy a traditional Mennonite meal, with a side of Fried Farmer Sausage. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Apple Pie rolls Recipe Apple Pie rolls cream cheese frosting + caramel drizzle Makes: 18 rolls Ingredients Ingredients for Dough: •1.5 TBSP yeast •1/2 cup + 1 tsp sugar •1 cup water (110°F) •1 cups warm milk •1/2 cup melted butter •1/2 tsp salt •2 eggs; beaten •1 tsp apple pie spice •6-7 cups flour Filling: •3 apples; cubed •2 TBSP butter •2 cups brown sugar •1 TBSP apple pie spice •1/8 tsp salt •1/4 cup cornstarch *In a large sauce pan; mix ingredients over medium high heat while stirring occasionally, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook for 5 min. Take of heat and set aside. Topping: • 1 cup whipping cream • 1/2 cup powdered sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 block of cream cheese; room temperature *Whip together cream and extract until soft peaks form, whip in cream cheese until smooth. Caramel drizzle: • 1 cup sugar • butter • whipping cream • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract *Heat granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat without stirring. Once melted to a light amber, stir in butter until combined. Slowly add heavy cream, allowing it to boil for 1 minute without stirring. Remove from heat, add extract, and stir until smooth. Preparation - In a container, mix together; yeast, 1 tsp sugar and warm water (110°F) and set aside to proof. - In a separate bowl mix together; milk, melted butter, salt, beaten eggs, apple pie spice, sugar, and 3 cups of flour - Add in proofed yeast, mix until well combined, and continue adding in flour, 1 cup at a time. - Dough a will be slightly sticky; cover, set in a warm spot, and let rise 1 hour, double in size. Pre-Heat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheet/pan, apple filling, frosting, and drizzle. - Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, ¾ inch thick. - Spread on the prepared apple filling, tightly roll dough up, and place seam side down. - Cut into 1 inch sections with a serrated knife, place in the prepared baking sheets/pan cover with plastic wrap and towel, and let rise again for 30 minutes. - Remove towel and plastic, bake at 350°F for 15-17min, golden brown edges. Cool slightly. - Spread on the Cream Cheese frosting and drizzle with caramel. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Santa's Trash Cookies Recipe Santa's Trash Cookies Makes: 50 Cookies Ingredients • 1 cup butter (227g) • 1 ⅔ cup sugar (330g) • 1 TBSP molasses • 2 eggs (100g) • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2.5 cups flour (370g) • 1 tsp baking soda • ½ tsp salt • ¾ cup chocolate chips • ¾ cup pretzels; crushed into smaller pieces • ¾ cup regular rippled potato chips; crushed into smaller pieces • ¾ cup m&m's Tips: • Ingredients perform better at room temperature unless the recipe indicates otherwise. • I prefer using Mexican vanilla extract; if you're using an artificial extract, make sure to double the quantity when following my recipes Preparation Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, egg, molasses, and vanilla extract. In another bowl, mix sifted flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the creamed mixture, blending until everything is well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and M&M's. Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is a 2.5-inch space between each ball. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn a light golden color. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cookie tray to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious cookies, and store any leftovers in a freezer-safe container. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Picadillo Recipe Picadillo Makes: Serves 4 Ingredients • 1 lb Ground Beef • 1 Zucchini; chopped • 2 Jalapeños; chopped • 1/2 Onion; chopped • 1 garlic clove; minced • 2 Potatoes; peeled and cubed • 1 Cup Corn kernels • 1/2 TBSP Beef Bouillon powder • 1 TBSP Italian seasoning • 1 Cup Ketchup • 1/2 Cup Water Preparation •Peel and cube the Potatoes and chop all vegetables. •Add ground beef and Beef bouillon powder to a large pot, set to medium high heat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. •Add onions and garlic, stir and cook for 5 min. •Drain fat from ground beef and return to pot. •Add in Zucchini, Jalapeños, Corn, Potatoes and Italian seasoning. Stir in Ketchup, Water, Cover and cook for 10 minutes. •Serve Hot on Flour Tortillas Enjoy! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Peppanet Knots Recipe Peppanet Knots Makes: 24 Knots Ingredients 2 Cup Warm Water 1 TBSP Yeast 2 tsp Sugar 1 Cup Oil 1 Cup Milk 2 Eggs; beaten 1 tsp Pepper 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 1/4 Cup Sugar 8 Cups Flour + dusting Filling: • 1 Cup Heavy Cream • Mix 2 packages of Jello Powder + 1/2 Cup sugar ~ Cherry + Raspberry jello is our favorite Preparation - In a container Mix together; Yeast 1 cup warm water (110°F), and 2 tsp Sugar and set aside to proof. - In a separate container whisk together 4 Cups of Flour, salt, spices, and 1/4 Cup Sugar - In a separate larger Bowl, Mix; 1 Cup of Water, Milk, Oil, Salt, and beaten eggs. Next, add the Flour/spices mixture and mix until the ingredients are combined. - Add in Proofed Yeast, mix until well combined, and continue adding in Flour, 1 Cup at a time. - Dough will be slightly sticky; cover, set in a warm spot, and let rise double in size. Approximately 1 hour. -Pre-Heat oven to 350°F and prepare Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper. -Roll out the Dough into a large rectangle, 1 inch thick. -Spread on Heavy Cream until the dough is covered, continue to sprinkle on the Jello and sugar mixture covering the entire dough. -Fold the Dough into thirds (letter fold). -Cut strips about 1 inch wide, twist each strip and make a knot, tucking the end under and in. -Place on the prepared Baking Sheet, leaving 2 inches between each Knot. - Cover with plastic wrap and a light towel, and rise the knots in a warm area for 30 min. - Bake at 350°F for 18 - 20 minutes, let rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Steak Fajitas Recipe Steak Fajitas Makes: 2 Servings Ingredients •1 lb Flank Steak •1/2 Red Onion; sliced •1/2 Red Bell Pepper; sliced •1/2 Orange Bell Pepper; sliced •1/2 Yellow Pepper; sliced •2 TBSP Butter •1 garlic clove ~Seasoning: •2 TBSP Cornstarch •4 tsp chili powder •2 tsp Italian seasoning •2 tsp salt •2 tsp paprika •2 tsp Chicken Bouillon powder •1 tsp onion powder •1/2 garlic powder Preparation •In a small bowl; mix together the Seasoning. •Sprinkle Seasoning over Flank Steak •Slice Onion and Peppers into slices. •In a Large Cooking Pan or Skillet; melt Butter and add Garlic, stir together. •Add in the seasoned Flank Steak. •Cook Steak until all sides are browned; once browned, push to one side or remove and set aside. •Add in Peppers and Onions, stirring occasionally. Cook until just soft, then mix in the Steak. •Sprinkle on a little more Seasoning, Stir, Cover and Cook for 5 minutes. Serve on Warm Corn Tortillas and your Favorite sides. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Oreo Cheesecake Rolls Recipe Oreo Cheesecake Rolls Makes: 15 - 17 Rolls Ingredients Makes 15-17 Rolls ~Dough: 1 Cup Milk - warmed to 110°F 3 tsp Sugar 3 tsp Yeast 1/4 Cup Butter - Room temperature 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 Cup Sugar 1 Egg 3 Cup Flour ~Filling & Icing •2 Block Cream Cheese, room temperature. •1/4 Cup Sugar •Filling from Oreo cookies •2 tsp Vanilla extract ~Crumbs • 20 Oreo cookie Crumbs - remove Oreo filling (set aside) and place cookies in a food processor, pulse until cookies have become small crumbs. Preparation •In a Stand mixer; mix together Warm Milk (110°F), yeast and 1 TBSP sugar, wait until frothy. •Once frothy; add Sugar, Butter, Salt, Egg and 1 Cup of the Flour. Mix together until well combined. •Attach Dough hook and add the remaining Flour. •Knead for 5 min on Medium, sprinkle on flour if stickiness to the side of the bowl. Touch Dough; it should not be sticky. •Cover and let rise until doubled in size; about 1 hour in a Warm area. •While the Dough is rising, make the Cream Cheese mixture, make Oreo crumbs and prepare your baking sheets with Parchment Paper or lined with Butter. •In a small bowl; with a hand mixer or Processor, mix together Cream Cheese, Sugar, Oreo filling, Vanilla extract. Combine well and set aside. •Once the Dough as doubled in size, place on a flat surface. •With a Pin Roll, roll into a Rectangle shape. •Spread on HALF of the Cream Cheese Mixture; save the other Half for the Icing after baked and cooled. •Add Oreo Crumbs on Top of Cream Cheese mixture. •Next Roll the dough, starting on the long side. •Once Rolled, cut with a Knife or use thread to make your rolls, about 1.5 inches wide. •Place rolls on a prepared baking sheet; cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour in a warm spot. •Preheat oven to 350°F while rolls are rising. •Bake them for 15 -20 min, until internal temperature reaches 200°F. •Once baked, remove from oven and let cool completely before adding the leftover Cream cheese mixture and sprinkle on leftover Oreo crumbs. Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures