Step by Step Huns Bruden & Boabat Recipe Huns Bruden & Boabat Makes: 4 Servings Ingredients Huns Bruden (fried chicken): • 8-10 drumsticks; skinless • 1/2 cup butter • 1-2 cups water • salt & pepper Boabat (quick bread): • 4 cups flour • 2.5 TBSP baking powder • 2 tsp salt • 1/2 cup sugar • 4 eggs • 1/2 cup butter; melted • 1 1/3 cups milk • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 1.5 cups raisins Mashed potatoes: • 8 Russet potatoes; peeled, and cubed • Water to boil • 1/2 TBSP salt • 1 cup milk • 3 TBSP mayonnaise • Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Cook the Chicken: 1. In a large pot, melt butter and add the drumsticks, frying them on both sides until they turn golden brown. Pour in enough water to cover three-quarters of the chicken, then cover and cook over medium heat. Prepare the Boabat: 1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Incorporate the eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until everything is well blended, then gently fold in the raisins. 2. Scoop the dough into a steamer pot, placing it atop the chicken pot. Cover and steam for 20-30 minutes until the quick bread reaches an internal temperature of 190°F. Boil the Potatoes: 1. In a large pot, combine the potatoes and salt, adding enough water to fully submerge them. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. 2. Drain the water, mash the potatoes, and stir in milk and mayonnaise until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. Enjoy this delightful traditional Mennonite meal! Alternatives for Cooking Boabat: • Scoop Boabat dough directly on top of the chicken in the pot. Cover and cook until the Boabat reaches an internal temperature of 190°F. • Bake in a 350°F oven for 45- 60 minutes in an 8x8 inch glass dish, internal temperature should reach 190°F. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Wonton Poppers Recipe Wonton Poppers Makes: 12 - 14 Wonton Poppers Ingredients • 12 - 14 wonton wrappers, thawed • 1/2 Block Cream Cheese • 1 Jalapeño deseeded and chopped • 1/2 Cup Bacon bits • Water to seal Wontons • Oil for frying Preparation • Mix together Cream Cheese, chopped Jalapeño and Bacon bits until well combined. • add 1/2 TBSP of mixture to the middle of the thawed wonton, brush the edges of the wonton, bring the bottom corner to the top corner and press along the edges to seal. • In a frying pan; heat up oil on medium heat • Once all your Wontons are filled and sealed; place them in the hot oil and fry until golden on both sides, turning wontons once. • Place on a paper towel to drip off excess oil. • Enjoy Wonton Poppers hot as an appetizer or side dish. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Vegetable Soup Recipe Vegetable Soup Makes: 5 Liters Ingredients • 1/2 TBSP Butter • 1 onion; chopped • 1 Bell pepper; chopped • 1/2 TBSP Salt • 1 tsp pepper • 1 TBSP Italian seasoning • 10-12 Cups Chicken Broth • 1 small head of Cabbage; chopped • 1 can of Tomato chunks • 1 can of Green Beans • 4-5 stacks of Celery; chopped Preparation • In a pan on medium heat; add 1/2 TBSP Butter, chopped onions and peppers. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. • Meanwhile, in a large Soup pot, on medium high heat; add Broth, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. • Add sauteed vegetables into the Broth, stir. • Add Cabbage, Tomatoes, green beans and celery. Stir and place the lid on the soup pot. *Add water to cover vegetables if necessary. • Bring to a complete boil, turn down to medium low and simmer soup for 40 minutes. Serve hot and Enjoy! • Soup can be served as is or by adding your favorite carbs. - Orzo - Rice - Noodles •Substitute or add your favorite Vegetables: - Zucchini - Carrots - Mushrooms Feel free to tag @dessertbeforevareniki when you make this delicious Vegetable Soup for your family. Comment below with your favorite Vegetable Soup add ins or sides Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Zuppa Toscana Recipe Zuppa Toscana Makes: 6 servings (3 Liters) Ingredients •1 pound Italian sausage; cooked •4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped •7 Cups Water •7 tsp Chicken Boulloin •2 large russet potatoes; peeled and cubed •1 garlic glove; crushed •1/2 onion, chopped •2 cups chopped Kale •1 cup heavy cream •1/2 tsp Salt •1/4 tsp Pepper Make your own Italian Sausage: • 1 pound Pork chunks Spices: • 3/4 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp parsley spice • 2 tablespoon red wine • 1 tablespoon paprika • 2 teaspoons salt • 1/2 tsp Black pepper • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • Mix spices together including the wine, add mixture to the pork, incorporate the ingredients and grind pork in a meat grinder. • Cook and use for a recipe or Package in a freezer safe bag for later use. Preparation *Pre-cook Italian Sausage and Bacon separately. • Bring the Water to a boil in a large Pot. • Reduce to medium heat, add Chicken Boulloin potatoes, garlic, and onion to the boiling water; simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are tender, roughly 10 to 15 minutes. • Add the sausage and bacon; simmer for 10 minutes. • Add the kale and cream. • Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer until the soup is heated through. *Do not boil. Enjoy with a delicious Garlic Toast. Feel free to tag us @dessertbeforevareniki Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Cheese Bread Recipe Cheese Bread Makes: 20 slices Ingredients • 1.5 cup warm water (110°F) • 1.5 TBSP yeast • 1 TBSP sugar • 1.5 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp garlic powder • 1/4 tsp oregano • 4 cups flour + for dusting • 1/4 cup olive Oil + for brushing • 1/2 cup caesar dressing • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation 1. In a container; mix water, yeast, and sugar, set aside to proof for 10 minutes. 2. In a stand mixer bowl; add flour, salt, garlic powder and oregano combine. Add yeast mixture, and olive oil. 3. Knead for 8 minutes, or until beginning to pull away from the sides of the bowl, the dough will still be slightly sticky. 4. Brush bowel with olive oil, then cover the bowl and place it in a warm place. 5. Allow dough to rise for 40 minutes. 6. Preheat oven to 425°F, prepare a 12x17" baking sheet by brushing with oil. 7. Transfer dough to baking sheet, stretch the dough gently to fit the sheet. Pinch the edges up the sides up the sheet. 8. With pastry brush; brush the entire surface of the dough, including the crust with olive oil. 9. Use a fork to poke holes all over the center of the dough to keep the dough from bubbling up in the oven. 10. Brush the dough with caesar dressing, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and the add the shredded mozzarella cheese. 11. Bake at 425°F in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.(190°F - 210°F internal temperature ) Slice, serve and enjoy Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Chocolate filled Cookies Recipe Chocolate filled Cookies Makes: 35 filled Cookies Ingredients 5 cups flour 2 cup sugar 4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vinegar 4 Eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup Whipping Cream 1 cup canola oil Chocolate Filling ingredients: 1 Cup Milk 1/2 Cup Butter 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1/2 Cup Flour 1 Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder Preparation • In a Large Bowl mix together your dry ingredients first. • In a separate bowl mix together the wet ingredients. • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well, until all ingredients are well incorporated. • Cover with Plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 Hour. Make chocolate filling. ~ Chocolate filling: 1 - In a small saucepan on medium heat; add in Milk, Butter and Vanilla extract. 2 - Let the Butter melt; stirring occasionally. 3 - Add in Flour, Sugar and Cocoa Powder 4 - Stirring well to combine and remove and lumps. 5 - Cook until Bubbles start to form in the chocolate; turn to low heat and cook for 5 min. Stirring constantly to avoid burning on the bottom and to keep heat consistent. 6 - Transfer to a Heat safe Bowl. And let cool before filling cookies. •Preheat oven to 350°F and line Baking sheets with Parchment Paper or silicone baking mat. •After chocolate has cooled; take out the Dough from the Refrigerator. Scoop out 1 TBSP of Dough, place on prepared baking sheet, leaving 3 inches between each Cookie. •Dip your fingers in Flour, press down gently to flatten and creating a dent in the middle. •Add 1/2 TBSP of Chocolate filling, gently press down a little. •Take 1 TBSP of Dough, place on a small piece of Parchment Paper, dust with Flour and flatten with your fingers gently, creating a Round small cookie. • Take the Parchment Paper with the dough and place on top of filled cookie. • Gently press on to the Cookie and remove parchment paper slowly. • Press down sides of cookies to seal if needed. • Bake Cookies at 350°F for 12-14 minutes (depending on your oven) golden brown. *Cookies does spread, don't make scoops bigger then 1 TBSP. I used a TBSP measuring scoop. • Let cool in Baking Sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack to cool completely. Share and Enjoy for Faspa! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Carrot Coconut Energy Bites Recipe Carrot Coconut Energy Bites Makes: 16 pieces Ingredients 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup walnuts (toasted) 1/2 cup coconut flakes (toasted) 1 cup oats (rolled or quick) 1/2 cup medjool dates 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg * 1/3 cup shredded coconut (for rolling) Preparation •add dates to a food processor and turn in for 1 min. •add in Oatmeal and spices, mix until combined •add in Carrots, mix until small pieces are combined. •add in coconut and walnuts, mix until combined •add in Peanut Butter, mix until well combined. •scoop out, make small balls. •roll balls in shredded coconut •Freeze for 1 hour before storing. Enjoy Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Tacos Recipe Tacos Makes: 3 Servings Ingredients •10 Corn Tortillas •1/2 Cup Oil for frying Tortillas •1 lb Ground Beef •1/2 Onion; chopped •1 garlic clove; minced •1 TBSP seasoning Seasoning; store leftovers. •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. •Chop Onion into small pieces, mince garlic. •In a medium sized Sauce Cooking Pot; add Ground Beef, Onion, garlic and 1 TBSP seasoning. •Cook until internal temperature reaches 160°F, stirring occasionally. •Strain if needed to remove excess grease. •While Ground Beef is Cooking, add Oil to a frying pan Medium High heat. •Place Corn Tortilla in the Hot Oil; using Tongs, fold Tortilla in half and continue frying for one minute on each side. •Take out of the Oil and place on a Plate lined with a Paper towel to soak up the excess grease. •Continue this with all the Tortillas. Assemble Tacos as Desired. Try new ways by adding: •Shredded Lettuce •Tomatoes •Cucumbers •Ketchup •Salsa •Onions Share and Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Angel Lemon Squares Recipe Angel Lemon Squares Makes: 30 Squares Ingredients • 1 Box Angel Cake Mix; add water only kind • 1 Box Lemon Pudding powder • 1 1/3 Cup Water (or as directed on Cake mix Instructions) • 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar (topping after baked and cooled) Preparation •Preheat oven to 325°F •Gather ingredients, 1 large bowl, 1 Baking Sheet (12"x18" + 1 " or higher raised edges* or 2 Baking Sheets (6"x9" + 1" or higher raised edges) *DO NOT GREASE BAKING SHEET •In the Large Bowl; mix together water and Box of Lemon Pudding powder until powder is dissolved, add in the Angel Cake Mix and mix with a Spatula until all the cake mix has been incorporated. •Pour Batter into the ungreased Baking Sheet, if using 2 smaller Baking sheets, divide the Batter equally between the baking sheets. •Bake at 325°F for 25 - 30 minutes, until lightly browned and edges are pulling away from sides. •Once baked; take out of the oven and place upside down onto tea towels until completely cooled. •Once cooled; place upright, sprinkle with Powdered Sugar and cut into desired size squares. Enjoy! *Raised baking sheets are required, batter will overflow otherwise. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Toasted Pecan Cookies Recipe Toasted Pecan Cookies Makes: 40 - 45 Cookies Ingredients •2 Cup Brown Sugar •2 Cup White Sugar •2 Cup melted Butter •5 Eggs •1 Cup Cream •2 tsp. Vanilla extract •7 Cups Flour •2 tsp. Salt •2 tsp Baking Powder •4 Cups Oatmeal •2 Cups Toasted Pecans + 2 TBSP Butter Preparation • Preheat oven to 350°F, prepare Baking Sheets lined with parchment paper. • Melt 2 TBSP of Butter in a Skillet or raised pan on medium heat; add Pecans, stir continuously until Pecans are slightly toasted. Remove from heat, place in a separate bowl and set aside. • In a large bowl or Stand mixer; add in the Sugars, melted Butter, Eggs, Cream and Vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. • In a separate bowl; mix together Flour, Salt and Baking powder. After mixing add it to the big bowl if mixer wet ingredients. • Mix in the Oatmeal and Toasted Pecans next, mix together until just combined. • Scoop out dough with a ice cream Scoop; drop them onto the prepared baking sheet. • Bake at 350°F for 10-12 min, edges just slightly browned. • Cool on Baking Sheet for 5 min and then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. Share and Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Pork Birria Tacos Recipe Pork Birria Tacos Makes: 4 Servings Ingredients ~ Tortillas: •1 tsp yeast •3/4 cup warm water •1/2 tsp sugar •1 1/2 cups flour •1/2 cup cornflour (maseca) •2 tbsp olive oil •1 tsp salt ~ Filling •1 lb Cooked Pulled Pork •1 TBSP Cornstarch •1 Cup Chile Colorado Sauce *Mix cornstarch in with the pulled pork, add in Chile Colorado Sauce and heat in a saucepan. •2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese; shredded, add to Tacos. find Recipes for Pork and Sauce below. Preparation ~Preparing Tortillas and Birria Tacos: •In a medium bowl, add 1/2 cup warm water, yeast, and sugar and let it rise for 5-7 min. •In a large bowl, add the flour, cornflour, oil, proofed yeast, remaining water, salt and stir. Knead the dough until smooth for 4-5 min. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 15-20 mins. •Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it into 10 equal pieces. •Roll each into a circle about 6 inches. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place one circle into the pan. Cook each side until lightly brown for 30 sec. Remove them from the pan and keep them in a tortilla warmer or in a towel. •Dip Tortilla in the Chile Colorado Sauce •Place on a heated Skillet, flipping once to heat both sides. •Add cheese and Pulled Pork, fold Tortilla and heat through. •Top with Onions and Fresh cotijo Cheese; optional. Serve hot with a side of fresh Cucumbers. Enjoy! **Smoked Pork Shoulder Pork Rub •1/3 Brown Sugar •1 TBSP paprika •1/4 cup salt •1 TBSP Pepper •1 TBSP onion powder •2 TBSP chilli powder •1 TBSP cumin Preparation for Pork: •Smoke Pork with Hickory wood chips for 3 hours. Turn of Smoke off and continue cooking in smoker until cooked. *Can also be cooked in slow Cooker, grill or Oven. •The pork is finished cooking when it pulls apart easily and reaches an internal temperature of 190 to 195° F. •Let rest for 1 hour, then unwrap the pork butt and pull the bone out and shred for pulled pork. Ingredients for Chile Colorado Sauce: •8 dried Guajillo chiles •2 dried Ancho chiles •1 Arbol Chile (if you like it spicy) •1/2 medium yellow onion, quartered •1 medium Tomato •1 clove garlic •1 teaspoon dried oregano •1 teaspoon salt •1/2 teaspoon cumin •reserve 2 Cups of Chile Water. ~ Preparation Chile Colorado Sauce: •Remove stems and seeds *Leave seeds in if you like it spicy •Place in a pot, add water to cover Chiles. •Bring to a Boil, remove from heat and cover for 20 min. •Charcoal the Tomato, Onion and Garlic. •Place in a Blender: Chiles, Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Spices and 2 Cups of the reserved Chile Water •Blend well, as smooth as you can •Strain the Sauce and discard the leftover scraps. ** Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Pizza [deep dish] Recipe Pizza [deep dish] Makes: 15 squares Ingredients DOUGH • 1.5 cup warm water (110°F) • 1.5 TBSP Yeast • 1 TBSP Sugar • 1.5 tsp Salt • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder • 1/4 tsp Oregano (optional) • 4 Cups Flour (480g - 500g) • 1/4 cup olive oil + for brushing TOPPINGS (our choice) • 2 cups pizza sauce • Pepperoni slices • Ham; cooked, cubed • 1/2 onion; chopped • 1/2 bell pepper; chopped • Pineapple pieces • 3 cups shredded cheese Preparation •In a container; mix water, yeast, and sugar, set aside to proof for 10 minutes. •In a stand mixer bowl, combine yeast mixture, 2 cups of flour, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. •Knead for 8 minutes, or until beginning to pull away from the sides of the bowl, the dough will still be slightly sticky. •Brush bowel with olive oil, then cover the bowl tightly and place it in a warm place. •Allow dough to rise for 40 minutes. •Preheat oven to 425°F, prepare a 12x17" baking sheet by brushing with oil. •Transfer dough to baking sheet, stretch the dough gently to fit the sheet. Pinch the edges up the sides up the sheet • With pastry brush; brush the entire surface of the pizza, including the crust with olive oil. •Use a fork to poke holes all over the center of the pizza to keep the dough from bubbling up in the oven. •Add desired toppings and bake at 425°F in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes or until toppings are golden brown. (Internal temperature of pizza dough (190°F - 210°F internal temperature of pizza dough) •Slice, serve and enjoy! Click for step by step pictures