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  • Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls

    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

  • Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Cups

    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

  • Giant Cookie Cake

    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

  • Pecan Brownie Pie

    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

  • Fried Rice

    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

  • Steak Bites & Broccoli

    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

  • Cottage Cheese Patties

    Step by Step Cottage Cheese Patties Recipe Cottage Cheese Patties Makes: 17 patties Ingredients • 4 cups dry cottage cheese • 2 eggs • 1 1/4 cup flour • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp pepper Preparation -Mix all the ingredients until well combined (will stick together like dough) -Heat skillet to medium high with a little bit of butter -Scoop out with ice cream scoop onto the preheated skillet. -Let cook for 1 minute -Press down with pancake flipper. (If it's very sticky, sprinkle some flour on top to press down) -Cook for 1 minute -Flip and press -Continue this 3 times total. (Pressing down each time) -Take of the Skillet with the Flipper and let cool on the plate. Enjoy!! Our favorite dipping and duos: •Marinara Sauce •Mustard •Ketchup •Plain •Along side Beans *Make with Almond Flour for Gluten-free Click for step by step pictures

  • Peanut Butter and Jelly Pudding Pie

    Step by Step Peanut Butter and Jelly Pudding Pie Recipe Peanut Butter and Jelly Pudding Pie Makes: 16 Pieces Ingredients • 2 Cups of Cookie Crumbs (we chose Hojaldradas cookies) • 1/2 Butter; melted • 1 Package Instant Vanilla Pudding • 3/4 Cup Peanut Butter • 1/4 Cup Raspberry Jam Preparation • Line an 8x8 dish with Parchment Paper (bigger dish for thinner crust) • Add melted Butter to Cookie Crumbs; we used Hojaldradas (Mexican store) they are sweet enough that no sugar is needed for the Crust. • Press mixed Crumbs into the dish until level and packed, set aside. • Prepare Instant Vanilla Pudding according to package; once prepared mix in Peanut Butter. • Add pudding mixture on top of the crust, smooth until evenly distributed. • Place 1 tsp of Jam spaced out about 1 inch of each other, swirl jam with a toothpick to make the jam swirls. • Cover and place into refrigerator for 3 hours. Pudding will still be soft, cut and Serve as desired. • For firmer pudding place in the freezer until Pudding is harder. Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures

  • Dolly Bars

    Step by Step Dolly Bars Recipe Dolly Bars Makes: 12 Pieces Ingredients 1/2 Cup + 2 tbsp of butter ~ melted 2 cups crushed graham crackers 3/4 White Chocolate Chips 3/4 Chocolate Chips 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1 can sweetened condensed milk Preparation •Pre-heat oven to 350°F •Line your baking dish (9x9 recommended) with parchment paper hanging over a couple of inches for easy removal. •clip on the sides with clips for better holding. •mix melted butter and Graham Crackers together until well combined. •press into the baking dish, use a cup to pack down firmly. •Add the rest of the ingredients in by layers 1)Chocolate Chips 2)Pecans 3)Coconut 4)Sweetened condensed milk *start by pouring it from the middle, then the sides to avoid it going underneath the parchment paper. •Bake for 22-25 min •Golden Brown Edges. •Cool down •Place in the fridge for cooling, about 2 hours. •Cut & Serve •Store in a Airtight container for 7 days or freeze. Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures

  • Oatmeal Ricekrispy Cookies

    Step by Step Oatmeal Ricekrispy Cookies Recipe Oatmeal Ricekrispy Cookies Makes: 82 Cookies Ingredients * 82 Cookies or 41 Cookie Sandwiches * *Can cut recipe in half if desired* • 6 Cups Flour • 3 Cup Brown Sugar • 3 Cup Sugar • 6 Cups Oatmeal • 6 Cups Rice Krispies • 3 Cup Pecans • 1.5 Cup Coconut Noodles • 1.5 cup Oil • 1.5 Cup Heavy Cream • 6 Eggs • 3 tsp Baking Soda • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder • 1.5 tsp Salt • 3 tsp Vanilla Preparation •Mix dough •Scoop out and form balls •Press them down a little •Bake at 350° for 12-15 min *Until golden brown •Cool on rack •Add Whipped Cream if desired Whip cream: •2 Cup Whipped Cream •6 TBSP Sugar •2 tsp Vanilla - Whip Ingredients with a mixer, (whisk attachment) until firm Peaks form. -Scoop on cookie, place another cookie in top - Freeze in container to firm up whip cream. Enjoy Click for step by step pictures

  • Cottage Cheese Vareniki

    Step by Step Cottage Cheese Vareniki Recipe Cottage Cheese Vareniki Makes: 50 - 55 Vareniki Ingredients Dough: •2 Cups Cold Water •1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil •1 tsp salt •1/8 tsp Black Pepper (optional) •1 Whole Egg •1 Egg White •5 1/2 Cup Flour + More Flour for rolling. Preparation - In a Large mixing Bowl, add all the ingredients except the Flour. - Mix; with a Stand mixer or by Hand until everything is well combined, then incorporate 1 Cup of Flour. - Continue mixing in all the Flour, 1 Cup at a time. - Once all the Flour is incorporated and Dough has formed, kneed for 8 min with a Stand mixer or 10 min by Hand. -Place Dough in a Greased bowl; Cover with wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. - Divide dough into smaller pieces, flatten and roll through the Pasta maker. -Dust with Flour and Start with #1 setting, Roll through each setting several times to ensure its even. Continue until #5 or #6 setting (Personal preference), make sure to Dust with Flour to avoid Dough sticking to the roller. - Lay Flat on the table and place Cottage Cheese filling in the middle of the Dough 2-3 inches apart, depending on the size of your Cutter. - Fold the Dough over, Cut and Seal each Vareniki. - Place finished Vareniki on a Baking sheet and place in the freezer for 2 hours. - Continue doing these steps until all the Dough is used. - Once Vareniki are Frozen, package them in a freezer bag and keep frozen until ready to use. - When ready to use; Bring a Pot of Water plus 1 tbsp of Butter to Boil and place several frozen Vareniki in the Boiling water, make sure not to overcrowd the Pot. Cook for 10 min; do not stir, use a spoon to gently turn Vareniki over once. Moving them to much will result in open and broken Vareniki. - Place Cooked Vareniki in Colander. Serve Immediately CREAM GRAVY: 1 Cup Whipping Cream (Heavy Cream) 1/2 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Pepper 1 TBSP Flour for thickening (optional) - Heat all ingredients in a small Pot until at boiling point, stir to avoid boiling over. Lower temperature and cook for 5 min while stirring. Take off Heat and Serve. ~ Serve Vareniki with Cream Gravy, Caramelized Onions, Bacon Bits and Farmer Sausage on the Side. *Personal Preference includes adding Raspberry Jam. *Traditional Serving varies by region Watch a Video on How to Roll, Fill and Cut Vareniki. *Fancy Vareniki Closings also available on my Instagram Page Click for step by step pictures

  • Rice Krispy Roll

    Step by Step Rice Krispy Roll Recipe Rice Krispy Roll Makes: 1 Roll (12 - 14 pieces) Ingredients •3/4 Cup Corn syrup •3/4 Cup Sugar •1/8 tsp cream of tartar •2 TBSP Butter •3/4 Cup Peanut butter •1 tsp Vanilla extract •4 1/2 Cups Rice Krispy cereal Filling: 1 1/2 Cup Hazelnut Spread 1/2 Cup Flour (optional) Preparation • In a Large Heat safe Bowl; add 4 1/2 Cups of Rice Krispy cereal, set aside. • Line a small Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper, set aside. • In a medium saucepan; add Corn syrup, Sugar, cream of tartar and Butter. Mix and bring to Boil. • Take of heat; mix in Vanilla extract and Peanut Butter until smooth. • Pour mixture into the bowl of Rice Krispy cereal, mix quickly and ensure all Rice Krispy is covered. • Pour Mixture onto prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. • Press flat into Baking Sheet, use rolling pin on top of a extra parchment paper to avoid sticking. • Let cool slightly, prepare filling while cooling. • Mix Hazelnut Spread and Flour together until smooth. Thickening will ensure it won't ooze out when rolling. • Spread Hazelnut on, then start rolling up from one end while tucking in. Use Parchment Paper to keep the rolling. • Once rolled; cover it with the parchment paper and refrigerate for 40 minutes. • Cut in to slices and Enjoy. • Refrigerate or Freezer leftovers in a Airtight container. Click for step by step pictures

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