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Step by Step Recipes (List) Recipe Recipes submitted by others. Filter by Tags Beef Bread Chicken Dessert Main Course Side Dish Soup Number of recipes found: 22 Dessert Pecan Squares Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Dessert Fruit Pizza Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Side Dish Broccoli Salad Recipe submitted by: Betty Banman Main Course, Beef Beef Enchiladas Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Main Course, Chicken Chicken Milano Recipe submitted by: Lena Schmitt Main Course, Beef Oven-Baked Meatballs in Tomato Cream Sauce (Fleisch Bälle – Family Style) Recipe submitted by: Helena Peters Side Dish, Bread Subway Style Buns Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Side Dish, Bread Buns (Twoibackje) Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Dessert Banana Cream Pie Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Main Course, Soup Bean & Bacon Soup Recipe submitted by: Angelica Wiebe Soup, Main Course Carrot Soup Recipe submitted by: Marge Unruh Main Course Schnitzel with Potatoes Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Main Course Creamy Noodles (Rahm Nudeln) Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Main Course Fried Farmer Sausage with Cabbage Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Dessert Sponge Cake Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Side Dish Skillet Fried Potatoes (Bratkartoffeln) Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Dessert Plum Water Moos (Pflaumen Wasser Moos) Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Dessert Plum Milk Moos (Pflaumen Milch Moos) Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Main Course Chicken Pot Pie (Mennonite Style) Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Main Course Shoofly Pie Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Main Course Farmer Sausage and Potatoes Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Dessert Apples and Dumplings Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger

< Back Subway Style Buns Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: Rise Time 1½–2 hours total Bake Time 20–25 minutes Serves: 12-16 Buns Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Ingredients Yeast Proof 2 cups warm water (105–110°F / 40–43°C) 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp active dry yeast Dough 1 cup milk ¾ cup oil ¼ cup melted butter 2 large eggs 1½ tsp salt 8½ cups all-purpose flour (approximate; dough should be soft) Optional Sesame seeds (for hamburger-style buns) Preparation Proof the yeast In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy. Mix wet ingredients Add milk, oil, melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined. Add flour Add flour gradually, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. First rise Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 60 minutes ). Shape buns Punch down dough and divide into equal portions. Shape into oval sub buns or round buns. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Second rise Cover loosely and let rise again until doubled , about 30–45 minutes . Score Using a sharp knife or razor blade, cut 2–3 shallow slits across the top of each bun. Bake Bake at 340°F (170°C) for 20–25 minutes , until lightly golden and soft (do not over-brown). Cool Remove from oven and cool on racks. Cover with a clean towel while cooling to keep buns soft. Notes For hamburger buns , brush tops lightly with water or egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds before baking. For extra-soft crusts, brush warm buns with melted butter after baking. These buns freeze very well once completely cooled. Previous Next

< Back Oven-Baked Meatballs in Tomato Cream Sauce (Fleisch Bälle – Family Style) Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes Serves: 6–8 servings (about 24 medium meatballs) Recipe submitted by: Helena Peters Ingredients Meatballs 2 lb (900 g) ground beef 2 eggs 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed bread/crackers ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup oats or cooked rice ½ cup milk or cream 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp yellow soup powder (or beef bouillon powder) Tomato Cream Sauce 2½ cups tomato juice 1 cup cream (or evaporated milk) ¾ cup ketchup ½ cup tomato purée or tomato sauce ½ cup water 1 small onion , finely chopped ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper Optional: ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp sugar Preparation 1. Make the meatballs In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix gently until just combined (do not overmix). 2. Shape Form into meatballs about golf-ball size . 3. Brown Heat a little oil in a skillet and lightly brown the meatballs on all sides. They do not need to be cooked through. 4. Prepare the sauce In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth. 5. Assemble Place meatballs in a greased glass baking dish. Pour sauce evenly over the meatballs. 6. Bake Cover tightly with foil and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 50–60 minutes , until meatballs are tender and cooked through. 7. Serve Serve hot with: Mashed or boiled potatoes Rice Noodles Bread or buns Notes & Variations Extra tender: Use half milk, half cream in the meatballs. More traditional: Skip browning and bake meatballs directly in sauce. Spicier version: Add chopped jalapeño or chili morrón to the meat mixture. Cheese finish: Sprinkle grated cheese on top and uncover for last 10 minutes. Previous Next

< Back Chicken Milano Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Serves: 4 Servings Recipe submitted by: Lena Schmitt Ingredients Chicken 4 chicken breasts , cut into portions Salt, to taste 2 eggs , beaten ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (Saladitas-style or similar) ½ cup oil , for frying Sauce ½ cup tomato juice or tomato cream (Crema de Tomate) ½ cup heavy cream Salt, to taste Cheese Topping ½ cup grated yellow cheese ½ cup grated white cheese Preparation Prepare the chicken Cut chicken breasts into portions and season with salt. Bread the chicken Dip each piece into beaten eggs, then coat with flour and crushed crackers or breadcrumbs. Pan-fry Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat. Assemble Place the chicken in a greased glass baking dish. Make the sauce Mix oil (from the pan or fresh), tomato juice, cream, and a pinch of salt. Pour evenly over the chicken. Bake Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) until hot and bubbling, about 20 minutes . Add cheese Sprinkle grated cheeses over the top and return to the oven. Bake until the cheese is fully melted and lightly golden, 5–10 minutes . Serving Suggestions Serve hot with: Rice or mashed potatoes Steamed vegetables Caesar or green salad Previous Next

< Back Broccoli Salad Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2-4 hours chill time Serves: 6-8 servings Recipe submitted by: Betty Banman Ingredients 1 head broccoli , cut into small florets 1 head cauliflower , cut into small florets 2 cucumbers , diced 1 chili pepper , finely chopped (optional, to taste) 2 large carrots , grated 3 tbsp mayonnaise 3 tbsp sour cream 1½ tsp salt ½ tsp seasoned salt Preparation Prepare vegetables Cut the broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, and chili into small, bite-size pieces. Grate the carrots. Mix dressing In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and seasoned salt. Stir until smooth. Combine Add all vegetables to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over top and mix thoroughly until evenly coated. Chill Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend. Serve Stir once more before serving. Serve cold. Notes This salad tastes even better the next day . For a lighter version, use half yogurt and half sour cream. Previous Next

< Back Pecan Squares Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Serves: 24 squares Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Ingredients Crust 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup sugar 1 cup butter, softened (not melted) 2 tsp white vinegar Pecan Topping 1½ cups dark brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt 2 eggs, beaten ¾ cup sweet cream or La Lechera (sweetened condensed milk) ½ tsp vanilla extract 2½ cups pecans (or mixed nuts) Preparation Topping In a bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, and salt. Stir in beaten eggs, cream (or sweetened condensed milk), and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the nuts. Pour the mixture evenly over the prepared crust. Baking Bake for 30–35 minutes , or until the topping is set and lightly golden. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Serving Serve as-is or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream . Previous Next

Step by Step Teriyaki Steak & Broccoli Recipe Teriyaki Steak & Broccoli Makes: 8 servings Ingredients 1½ lbs strip steak, thinly sliced 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped 1 onion, sliced 1 tbsp olive oil Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to taste) 1 tbsp steak seasoning 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce 1 tbsp minced garlic Preparation 1. Slice steak thin (against the grain for tenderness). Chop broccoli into bite-size pieces, slice onion. 2. Toss steak with: Salt, pepper Garlic powder Steak seasoning 3. Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add ½ tbsp olive oil. Add onion → cook 2–3 minutes until soft, stir in minced garlic. Add steak, sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned (don’t overcook). Remove steak and set aside 4. Add broccoli Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, You want broccoli tender but still slightly crisp 5. Add teriyaki sauce Toss everything together for 2–3 minutes Sauce should lightly coat everything Steak finishes cooking here 6.Adjust seasoning if needed Add extra pepper or garlic if you like stronger flavor Serve with ¾ cup rice. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Everything Bagels (High-Protein Version) Recipe Everything Bagels (High-Protein Version) Makes: 10 Bagels Ingredients Dough 272 g Bread flour 227 g vital wheat gluten 14 g instant yeast 10 g salt 18 g sugar 455 - 480 g of warm water (105–110°F ) 11 g olive oil Everything Topping 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp poppy seeds 1 tbsp dehydrated onion 1 tsp dehydrated garlic 1 tsp salt Preparation Make the Dough, Rest & Shape Mix bread flour, vital wheat gluten, yeast, salt, and sugar. Add warm water and oil. Knead 5–6 minutes until smooth and elastic. Dough should be firm, not sticky. Cover and rest 20–30 minutes (important for gluten development). Divide into 6 equal pieces. Bake Place bagels on parchment-lined tray. Brush lightly with water. Sprinkle generously with everything topping. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 22–25 minutes until golden. Cool 10 minutes before slicing Boil option for classic Bagel. Bring a wide pot of water to a gentle boil. Optional: add ½ tsp baking soda. Boil bagels 20–30 seconds per side. Drain and place on parchment. Finish Brush with water, add toppings. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 22–25 minutes. ⚠️ Don’t overboil — high-protein dough gets tough fast.Make the Dough, Rest & Shape Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Baked Chicken Tacos Recipe Baked Chicken Tacos Makes: 10 Tacos Ingredients Chicken Filling 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces Salt, to taste 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp Cajun seasoning 1–2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup mixed bell peppers, diced ½ cup corn, cooked 1 yellow onion, diced 1 small Zucchini, diced 1 cup shredded carrots 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp oil (for cooking) Greek-Yogurt Caesar Dressing 150 g Greek yogurt 15 g parmesan cheese 2 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp garlic powder Juice of ½ lemon 1 TBSP parsley Salt and black pepper, to taste Assembly 10 small flour tortillas 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Light oil for brushing Preparation *Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). In a bowl, add chicken, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Toss until evenly coated. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in onion, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, corn. Cook another 3–4 minutes until vegetables soften and chicken is fully cooked. Add lemon juice, stir, then remove from heat. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, parmesan, Dijon, garlic powder, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. Lightly brush or spray one side of each keto tortilla with oil. Flip oil-side down. Spoon chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle lightly with mozzarella Fold tortillas gently and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10–15 minutes, until tortillas are lightly crisp and cheese is melted. Per serving (1 Taco) | Calories: 210 kcal | Protein: 17 g | Carbs: 22 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sodium: 430 mg Click for step by step pictures

< Back Beef Enchiladas Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Serves: 6 servings Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Ingredients Beef Filling ½ kg (1 lb) ground beef 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp vinegar 1 tsp yellow soup powder or bouillon powder 1 tsp chili or paprika powder Sauce ½ onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp flour 2 tbsp chili powder ¼ tsp cumin ¼ tsp oregano 1 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 2 cups tomato juice Assembly: 8-10 Corn tortillas 3 cups Shredded cheese Preparation 1. Prepare the beef In a skillet, combine the ground beef, salt, vinegar, soup powder, and chili powder. Cook over medium heat until fully browned. Set aside. 2. Make the sauce Roast the onion until lightly caramelized, then transfer to a blender. Add spices and tomato juice and blend until smooth. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and chili powder and cook briefly. Add the blended sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and sugar. Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. 3. Prepare the tortillas Lightly warm the tortillas so they are soft and flexible. 4. Assemble the enchiladas Add a small amount of beef filling, roll it up, and place seam-side down in a greased glass baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Pour Sauce over rolled tortillas. Cover with foil 5. Bake Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the enchiladas. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, take off foil for the last 5 minutes. Serving Suggestions Serve with rice, beans, or a simple salad Previous Next

< Back Buns (Twoibackje) Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: Rise Time 1 hour 20–50 minutes total Bake Time 15–20 minutes Serves: 24-30 Buns Recipe submitted by: Julianna Unger Ingredients 1½ cups lukewarm water 3 tbsp yeast 1 tbsp sugar ⅔ cup lard or oil 2 tbsp salt 1½ cups milk 6–7 cups all-purpose flour (added gradually) Preparation Activate the yeast In a small bowl, mix the lukewarm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 3 minutes, until slightly foamy. Mix wet ingredients Pour the yeast mixture into a large bowl. Add lard (or oil), salt, and milk. Stir to combine. Add flour Add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition, until a soft dough forms. First rise Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 45–60 minutes). Knead and rest Punch down and knead briefly. Cover and let rise again for 20 minutes. Shape buns Divide dough and shape into round buns. Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Second rise: Cover and let buns rise for 20–30 minutes, until puffy. Bake Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes, until just lightly golden on top (do not over-brown). Cool Remove from oven and cool on a rack. Brush with butter if desired. Previous Next