Step by Step Refrigerator Turmeric Pickles Recipe Refrigerator Turmeric Pickles Makes: 3.5 Liters Ingredients • 4lbs of Pickling Pickles • 4 medium size Onions; sliced • 2 Bell Peppers (red/yellow); sliced • 5 Cups Sugar • 1/3 Cup Pickling salt • 3 Cups Vinegar • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder • 1.5 tsp Celery seed powder • 2 tsp Mustard seeds Preparation • Place pickles into a container with Iced cold water for 3 hours, this will give them a crunchy texture. • Drain them from the water, and cut them into smaller pieces, 4lbs yields 15-16 cups. • Gather the remaining ingredients, and slice onions and peppers. • Add the Ingredients to a large pot, and bring to a boil over medium heat. • Stir in Pickle pieces, cover, and bring to a boil, set a timer for 20 minutes *meanwhile prepare your jars • Add the mixture to jars, seal and cool, and keep refrigerated. *Proceed with the canning procedure for longer shelf life. I don't know anything about canning and can't help in that area. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Soft Playdough Recipe Soft Playdough Makes: Ingredients 4 cups of boiling water Food coloring of choice 1/4 cup oil 8 tsp cream of tartar 2 cups of salt 4 cups flour Preparation - In a stand mixer; add boiling water, food coloring, and oil. Mix to combine and continue by adding the cream of tartar, salt, and flour. - With the dough hook attachment, knead until bowl has cooled and the ingredients are well mixed, creating a ball of Playdough. - Set the timer for 5 minutes and knead on low. - Remove the playdough from the bowl, place in air-tight containers for storage after use. *I store our playdough in the refrigerator to keep fresh for up to 3 months. Refresh dried playdough by rubbing 1 tsp of oil into your hands and kneading it into the playdough. Optional add-ins: • few drops of your favorite essential oil • 1 TBSP of glitter Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Chicken Bone Broth Recipe Chicken Bone Broth Makes: 10 Cups Ingredients 1 lb. chicken bones 1 large onion 4 cloves garlic 2 large carrots 4 stalks celery 3 bay leaves 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tsp salt 1 tsp whole Peppercorn 2-3 star anise 8 Cups Water Preparation • Pre-Heat oven to 400°F • Prepare the vegetables by cutting them into smaller portions, no need to do small as they will be discarded later. • Place the chicken, onion and garlic onto a baking sheet, line with foil for easy clean-up. Place the sheet into the oven at 400°F and set the timer for 20 minutes. • Then continue by transferring ingredients from the baking sheet to a Slow Cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients including the water. • Set slow cooker on Low, place lid on top (do not seal your Slow cooker with hooks if yours comes with hooks). • Cook for 24hrs • After 24 hours; remove large pieces from the bone broth, then continue to strain broth through a cheesecloth into a heat safe container, like a mason jar. • Seal the container, cool until safe to transfer to the refrigerator. • Scoop fat out before using, fat solidifies when cooled, makes it easier to remove. • Broth is ready to use in your favorite soup recipes or any recipes calling for Chicken Broth. ~ Making Broth from Bones and cooked on low for 24 hours is more nutritious rather than from pressure cooking or high heat. The longer process ensures all the nutrients and collagen from the bones is extracted into the broth. So many great benefits from drinking Bone Broth. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Pastel de Arroz Recipe Pastel de Arroz Makes: 2 Servings Ingredients •2 Cups White Rice; Cooked. •1 Cup of Corn •2 large Anaheim Peppers; roasted, peeled and cut into small strips. •2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese •1 Cup Whipping Cream. Preparation ~Pre-heat oven to 350°F ~Mix together all the Ingredients, except 1 Cup of Mozzarella Cheese. ~Add the mixed ingredients into a Heat safe Baking Dish. ~Transfer to Oven and Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes; check at 30 min mark, Cheese should be melted and a little toasted, take out and serve. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Tacos de Alambre Recipe Tacos de Alambre Makes: 4-5 servings Ingredients 1 medium onion; diced 1 bell pepper; diced 2 inches mexican chorizo 1 kg (2 lb) boneless chicken breast; diced 1 kg (2 lb) top sirloin steaks; diced 1 cup cooked bacon pieces 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 2 minutes, until the onions begin to soften and become translucent. Next, incorporate the chorizo and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through. Add the diced chicken and steak along with the seasoning. Allow it to cook undisturbed for 3 minutes to achieve a good sear, then stir and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the meat is no longer pink. • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cooked bacon. Mix everything together until well combined. Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the alambre. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit for about 2 minutes. Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite salsa. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Gingersnaps Recipe Gingersnaps Makes: 18-20 cookies Ingredients •2 cups all-purpose flour •2 teaspoons baking soda •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon •1/2 teaspoon ground ginger •3/4 teaspoon salt •¼ teaspoon ground cloves •1 1/2 cups granulated sugar •¼ cup dark molasses •1 large egg •3/4 cup margarine Dipping: •1 large Terry Orange Chocolate •1 tsp Coconut oil Tips: • Exchange margarine for butter for thinner cookies. • Do not opt out of the 1 hour refrigeration time. The cookies will spread. Preparation Mix in sugar, molasses, egg, and margarine together until completely combined. In a separate bowl; whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and cloves together in a medium bowl. Cover bowl with plastic and refrigerate, about 1 hour Pre-heat oven to 375°F, line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Place 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl. Scoop dough into balls (ice cream scoop works great), roll balls in granulated sugar and transfer to prepared baking sheets, spacing balls 2 inches apart. Bake until tops are just beginning to crack, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 min, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Add coconut oil into chocolate and melt chocolate in the microwave (30-second intervals). Dip cookies and place dipped cookies in a rack and let chocolate harden. *The chocolate hardens faster if dipped cookies are transferred to the refrigerator. Enjoy these delicious cookies, dipped or plain. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls Recipe Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls Makes: 16 Rolls Ingredients ~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, (add more if needed for a Soft dough *1 TBSP at a time.) ~Filling: •1 Block Cream Cheese, room temperature. •1/2 Cup Sugar •1 package of Maizena de Nuez •1 tsp Vanilla extract •1 TBSP of Milk •1 Cup Pecan Pieces ~Icing: 2 Cup Powdered Sugar 1-2 TBSP Milk *depending on your desired consistency. Preparation •In a Container Mix together Warm Milk (110°F), yeast and 3 tsp sugar, set aside to until frothy. •In a seperate Medium size Bowl add Sugar, Butter, Salt, Egg and 1 Cup of the Flour. Mix together until well combined. •Next add in the Yeast mixture, mix and keep adding in the remaining Flour, 1/2 Cup at a time •Knead for a nice Soft dough. •Cover and let rise until doubled in size •While the Dough is rising, make the Cream Cheese mixture and prepare your baking sheets with Parchment Paper. •In a small bowl, mix together Cream Cheese, Sugar, Maizena de Nuez, Vanilla extract and Milk. 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 Cream Cheese Mixture •Add Pecan pieces 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. •Place rolls on a prepared baking sheet, cover and let rise until doubled in size. •Preheat oven to 350°F while rolls are rising. •Bake them for 20-25 min, until internal temperature reaches 200°F. •Once baked, remove from oven and let cool. •While cooling, make the icing. •Mix together Icing ingredients until smooth, if needed add 1 more TBSP of Milk for a thinner consistency. •Glaze Rolls with pipping bag or spread on with a Spatula. Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Cups Recipe Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Cups Makes: 8-9 Cups (4oz size) Ingredients • 2 Cups Oreo cookie crumbs (1 small package of Oreo cookies) • 1 Block Cream Cheese • 1 Cup Whipping Cream • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 1/4 Cup butter; melted • 1/4 Cup + 2 TBSP Sugar Preparation - Seperate Oreo cookies and remove the filling, placing into a seperate small bowl for later use. - add Oreo cookies into food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Place crumbs into a bowl along with melted butter, mix until well incorporated. Set aside. - Add Whipping Cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 tbsp of Sugar into a mixer and whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside. - Next; mix together cream cheese, Oreo filling, 1 tsp Vanilla extract and 1/4 Cup of sugar until smooth. Fold in the Whipped Cream until just combined. - Assemble Cups: 1.- 1/4 Cup of Crumbs into a 4oz plastic cup, press down gently with a spoon to pack crumbs. Keep 1/4 cup of crumbs for topping. 2.- Next add 1/2 Cup of Creamcheese mixture into the cup, smooth with a spoon. *Divide leftover mixture into cups. 3.- For decoration; sprinkle with some crumbs. 4.- Close the containers with a lid and place in refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight. Enjoy!! Feel free to tag us with your favorite Cheesecake Cups. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Giant Cookie Cake Recipe Giant Cookie Cake Makes: 8 Servings Ingredients •¾ cup unsalted butter, softened •¾ cup light brown sugar •¼ cup granulated sugar •1 large egg •2 tsp vanilla extract •2 cups all-purpose flour •½ tsp salt •1 tsp baking soda •1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips •1 cup M&Ms Preparation -Preheat oven to 350F. -Spray round spring pan with non-stick cooking spray, or butter. -In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. -Beat egg and vanilla into the butter mixture. -In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda until well combined. -Stir in all of the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of M&M's -Press cookie dough into the pan evenly. -Press the remaining ½ cup of M&M's into the top of the cookie. -Bake for 20-24 minutes. -Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing and removing from pan. -Decorate the edge of cookie with icing and more Chocolate. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Pecan Brownie Pie Recipe Pecan Brownie Pie Makes: 8 Servings Ingredients Brownie Pie: 10 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs room temperature 2/3 cup macaron flour 3 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup chocolate chips *Macaron Flour is made from failed Macarons. Add Macarons into food processor, and grind. Pecan Pie Topping: •1 c. white sugar •3 tbsp. brown sugar •1/2 tsp. salt •1 c. corn syrup •3/4 tsp. vanilla •1/3 c. melted butter •3 whole eggs, beaten •1 c. Chopped Pecans Preparation Brownie Directions: -Pre-heat oven to 350° F -prepare your 9x9 or 8x8 baking pan, spray with baking oil or line with parchment paper *I used a round springform pan. -place butter and the 1 Cup of Chocolate in a heat safe bowl. Melt Butter and Chocolate Chips over a double boiler or in the microwave in 15 seconds intervals, mixing during intervals. When completely melted and smooth, set aside. -in a separate Bowl, mix together eggs and sugar, until smooth. -next mix in the melted butter and Chocolate Chips, until well combined. -add in the rest of the ingredients, Macaron Flour, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt and 1/2 chocolate chips. Mix until everything is well incorporated. -Pour into prepared baking pan, tap on the counter lightly to insure all air pockets are gone. -bake at 350°F for about 25-30 min *Until toothpick inserted comes out clean, or food thermometer reads 180-200. -take out of Oven and let cool completely before adding the Pecan topping. Pecan Topping instructions: -in a skillet melt 1/2 tbsp of butter & add the Pecans to toast them -keep stirring pecans as they will burn quick. -toast slightly and remove from skillet -in a saucepan add all the rest of the ingredients. -bring to a boil over medium heat -stir occasionally to prevent burning -stir in the Toasted Pecans -lower heat and cook for 20 min -keep stirring -take off heat -as it cools it will have a thick consistency. -once cooled down, pour over Brownie. Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Fried Rice Recipe Fried Rice Makes: 4 Servings Ingredients •1 TBSP Butter •2 Cups frozen Peas & Carrots; thawed •1/2 Onion; chopped •1 garlic clove; minced •2 eggs •3 Cups Cooked Rice •1/4 cup Soy sauce Preparation •On a Skillet on medium high heat; melt butter and add in chopped Onion, minced garlic, peas and carrots. Cover and Cook for 3 min stirring once. •Add Eggs and stir •Add Cooked Rice and Soy sauce, combine all the ingredients. •Cook for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally. Serve Hot. Goes great with Honey Garlic Pork Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Steak Bites & Broccoli Recipe Steak Bites & Broccoli Makes: 2 Servings Ingredients -1 lbs steak cut into small cubes -1 tablespoon olive oil -2 tablespoons butter -2 teaspoons minced garlic -1 teaspoon garlic powder -1/4 cup beef broth -1 tablespoon minced parsley Preparation 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Place the steak bites in the pan in a single layer. Cook the steak bites for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nicely golden brown. Repeat with remaining meat if needed. 3. Add the butter, minced garlic, and garlic powder to the pan with the steak bites; then deglaze with beef stock, scraping the brown bits. Cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring to coat the steak bites in the sauce. 4. Add in Broccoli, cover and cook with the Steak bites for Garlic Butter Flavor; or steam Broccoli in a separate pan. Serve and Enjoy! Click for step by step pictures