Step by Step Barbacoa cuauhtemoc style Recipe Barbacoa cuauhtemoc style Makes: 6-8 servings Ingredients •2 TBSP oil •2 Kg beef - outside round roast •8 cups of beef broth* •2 TBSP salt •1 small onion •2 TBSP apple cider vinegar •1 TBSP ground oregano •1/2 TBSP ground cumin •1 tsp ground thyme •1/4 tsp garlic powder •6 black peppercorns •4 bay leaves •3 TBSP cornstarch + 1/2 cup water *Make your own beef broth with Beef bouillon: 8 Cups Water + 1/2 Cup Beef bouillon Preparation •Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meat and brown it on all sides. •Transfer the browned meat to the Slow Cooker, then cut the onion in half and add it along with bay leaves and peppercorns wrapped in a spice bag or ball. •Pour the broth into the Slow Cooker, then add salt and apple cider vinegar. Stir, cover with a lid, and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 10 hours. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F for well done. •Using tongs, remove the meat from the Slow Cooker and place it in a heat-safe dish or on a cutting board. •Discard the onion, and remove 6 cups of broth from the Slow Cooker into another container, saving the juices in case you want to add more later. •Add spices to the broth in the Slow Cooker. Mix 3 TBSP of cornstarch with ½ cup of water to create a slurry, then pour this mixture into the Slow Cooker, stir to dissolve and mix. •Begin shredding the meat with a fork; it should fall apart easily. Remember to shred with the grain. You can also use a knife to cut it into smaller pieces, then return the shredded meat to the Slow Cooker for an additional 30 minutes on high. •Adding more broth to the barbacoa is a personal preference. • Once finished, serve immediately. ENJOY! The most traditional way to serve is on a Corn Tortilla topped with Onions, cilantro and raw cabbage. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Twoibackjes & Jitzkucken Recipe Twoibackjes & Jitzkucken Makes: 55 Buns Ingredients •4 1/2 Cups Whey liquid •2 tbsp Yeast •4 TBSP Sugar •1 cup Oil •1 tbsp Vinegar •2 tsp Salt •11 1/2 cups flour + for rolling *Substitution for Whey liquid - 1 Cups of Milk + 3 1/2 Water. Preparation •Warm up Whey liquid to 110°F. •In a medium sized Bowl add 2 Cups of Whey liquid, Yeast and 2 TBSP Sugar; stir and set aside to proof for 10 min. •In a Large Bowl; add 6 cups flour, add salt and 2 TBSP sugar and stir together. •Add the Proofed Yeast, remaining Whey liquid, oil and vinegar, Stir together with a Stand Mixer or by Hand. • Continue adding more Flour; 1 Cup at a time. •Knead for 5 minutes by hand on a floured surface, or in a Stand Mixer. •Place dough in a greased Bowl, cover with a tea towel and rest in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. •Once doubled in size; pinch or Cut off pieces of dough, weighing is optional (45g each piece). Shape into a ball •Place it onto a baking sheet, 2 inch apart from each other. Cover and rise for 40 minutes. Bake for about 20 minutes at 375°F. Share and enjoy!!!!! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Carrot Sheet Cake Recipe Carrot Sheet Cake Makes: 24 Servings Ingredients • 6 large eggs, at room temperature • 1.5 cup vegetable oil • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 3 cups granulated sugar • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 3 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 3 tsp ground cinnamon • 3/4 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg • 4.5 cups shredded carrots *Using dehydrated shredded carrots: 1.5 cups dehydrated carrots in 3 cups of water, strain out water before using. • 1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation - Preheat oven to 350˚F. - Grease an 18x13 baking sheet with butter/oil and then dust it with flour. - In a medium-sized bowl, add eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and sugar; mix until smooth. -In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg; whisk to combine. -Sift the flour mixture with the wet mixture and mic until everything is thoroughly incorporated. - Fold in carrots and walnuts. - Pour batter into the previously prepared baking sheet. Smooth out the top. -Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. - Remove cake from oven and let cool completely. Enjoy frosted or unfrosted Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo Makes: 2 -3 Serving Ingredients - Fettuccine noodles - salt - Water for boiling noodles Shrimp & Sauce: - 1 TBSP Butter - 1/2 Onion; chopped - 1 Garlic glove; minced - 1/4 tsp oregano - 1 lb Shrimp, cleaned, deveined and tail off and rinsed. - 2 Cups Cream - 1 TBSP Chicken or Shrimp Bouillon powder - 1 tsp Salt - 1/2 tsp Black pepper - 1/2 Mozzarella cheese, shredded Preparation - Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt generously. Add the pasta, and boil according to package directions until al dente, tender but still slightly firm. Strain, and toss with a splash of oil. - Meanwhile, In a large sized cooking pan, turn heat to medium high; add Butter, chopped Onions and minced garlic. Cook until onions are slightly translucent. - Add in Shrimp and oregano, Cook the shrimp, without moving them, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp, and cook until fully pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes. - Add in Cream, Boulloin powder, salt, pepper. Stir, and bring to a boil. - Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese - Add Fettuccine noodles to the shrimp and sauce. Stir until noodles are covered in sauce. - Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes - Serve Hot with a side of garlic bread, top with more shredded mozzarella cheese if desired. ENJOY! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Krinjel Recipe Krinjel Makes: 33 Krinjel Ingredients •1 Cup Warm Water (110°F) •1 TBSP Sugar •1 TBSP Yeast •1/2 Cup Lard •1/2 Cup Butter •1 Cup Milk •1/2 TBSP Salt •1 TBSP Vinegar •5 Cups Flour Preparation •In a small bowl; mix together Warm Water, Sugar and Yeast. Set aside until frothy. • Meanwhile in a Stand mixer; cream together Lard and Butter. • Once creamed; add in Milk, Salt, Vinegar and 2 Cups Flour. Mix until well combined. • Next, adding in the Frothy yeast mixture, the remaining Flour and attach the Dough hook. • Mix and Knead on low sweed until a ball of Dough forms and the edges of the bowl come clean. Turn to Medium speed and Knead for 5 minutes. • Remove from the Mixer, cover and place in a warm area to rise for 60 minutes until doubled in size. •After rising; Preheat oven to 300F and cut off pieces from the Dough, I weighed mine for consistency (40g each) roll into a long log and twist. (How to twist Video on Instagram) •Bake at 300 for 40-50 minutes *rotate baking sheet at the 20 minute mark to avoid burning, if needed. Cool and Enjoy by spreading on some butter, pairs great with a cup of Hot Coffee at Faspa time. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Lazy Cabbage Rolls Recipe Lazy Cabbage Rolls Makes: 5-6 Servings Ingredients ~ Meat Balls ~ • 2 lbs Ground Beef • 2 boxes of Stuffing (any flavor) • 1 TBSP Italian seasoning • 2 Eggs • 1 TBSP BBQ sauce • 1/2 TBSP Mustard • Oil for frying ~ Sauce ~ • 2 Cups Tomato sauce • 2 Cups Water • 1 Cup Pasta sauce • 3 Cups shredded cabbage • Salt and pepper to taste Preparation • In a large-sized bowl; mix all the ingredients for the Meatballs until all ingredients are well incorporated. • Add oil to the frying pan, and heat on medium-high heat. • Scoop the meat out of the bowl and shape it into balls, an ice cream scoop works great. • Once the Oil is hot; add Meatballs to the frying pan. Don't overcrowd, work in batches if necessary. • Fry meatballs on both sides until internal temperature reaches 160°F • Meanwhile in a Large cooking pot; add Tomato sauce, Water, and Pasta sauce, cover and turn to medium heat. • Once the Meatballs are cooked; transfer them into the pot of Sauce. • Add shredded cabbage, cover the pot, and cook on medium-high heat for 30 minutes or until the cabbage is soft. • Add salt and pepper to taste. ~ Serve with Mashed potatoes and corn or one of your favorite sides. ~ Serve leftovers as a delicious croissant sandwich. ENJOY!!! Feel free to tag @dessertbeforevareniki on Instagram or Facebook when you make this recipe. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Dairy Free Frosting/Filling Recipe Dairy Free Frosting/Filling Makes: 2 Cups Ingredients Filling flavors from 1 base ~ All dairy free • Caramel Espresso: 3 tsp Espresso powder • Raspberry Lemonade: 3 TBSP Raspberry Lemonade powder • Vanilla: 2 tsp Vanilla extract • Strawberry: 2 tsp Strawberry extract or powder • Lemon: 2 tsp Lemon extract or lemon zest • Raspberry: Raspberry extract or powder * Make powder by dehydrating the fruit and grinding into powder. BASE FILLING: • 1/2 Cup Vegetable Shortening • 1/8 tsp Salt • 4 cups Powdered Sugar • 1/4 cup Water Macaron Shells ~ Swiss Method ~ • 100g Egg Whites • 100g Sugar • 105g Almond Flour • 105g Powdered Sugar • Sugar art food coloring Preparation - Place the Vegetable Shortening, extract, zest or powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. - Switch to low speed and alternate adding the powdered sugar and the liquid until the ingredients are smooth and fluffy. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Migas Chilaca Recipe Migas Chilaca Makes: 2-3 Servings Ingredients SAUCE - 5 roasted anaheim pepper 1 cup milk 1/2 cream 2 tsp bouillon powder EGGS - 8 eggs 1 tbsp butter 1/4 cup cottage cheese or heavy cream 2 cups fried tortilla strips Preparation CHILACA SAUCE - Remove skin and deseed the roasted peppers. Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside. EGGS - In a skillet over medium heat, add butter. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl, then mix in the cottage cheese and whisk until combined. Pour this mixture into the skillet, stirring occasionally to create scrambled eggs. Once the eggs are cooked, stir in the Chilaca sauce, add the fried tortilla strips, sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and cook until the cheese melts. Serve hot alongside refried beans and toast. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Chili Recipe Chili Makes: 6-8 Ingredients • 1 TBSP olive oil • 1 medium yellow onion -diced • 1/2 Bell pepper; pieces • 1 cup carrots; shredded • 2 cups ground beef; cooked • 3 cups pinto beans; cooked, undrained • 2 TBSP chili powder • 2 tsp ground cumin • 2 TBSP brown sugar • 1/2 TBSP garlic powder • 1 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper • 1 cup water • 1 cup tomato sauce Preparation - In a large stove pot, over medium high heat; sauté the onions, peppers, and shredded carrots in the Olive oil until onions are turning translucent. - Add in the cooked beef and beans. Mix to incorporate. - mix all the spices in a separate bowl, stir spices into mixture. - Add water and tomato sauce. - Stir to incorporate all ingredients. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling; turn down heat and simmer for 10 minutes. - Serve chili hot with your favorite sides, like cornbread or a corndog. Enjoy! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Buttersoup Recipe Buttersoup Makes: 5-6 Servings Ingredients - 6 Cups Chicken Bone Broth - 2 Potatoes; peeled and cubed - 2-3 TBSP Butter (3 for rich flavor) - 1/4 Cup Cream - 2 tsp Salt - 1 TBSP Parsley - 3 Cups dried Egg noodles *Make soup base from Water and spices instead of Chicken Bone Broth. - 6 Cups of Water - 2 TBSP Chicken Boulloin powder Add spices to a spice ball: - 1/2 Onion, large pieces - 2 star Anise - 6 Bay leaves - 1/2 TBSP peppercorns • Add all ingredients into large soup pot; bring to a boil over medium high heat, lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove spice ball and continue with Recipe. Preparation Preparation: - In a large Soup pot; add Bone broth, potatoes, salt and parsley to a boil. Lower heat and boil until potatoes are medium soft about 15 minutes (fork just goes through) - Add butter, stir in until melted. - Add the noodles and cook for 5 minutes or until noodles are soft. - Add cream, stir and enjoy. * add more salt according to taste and preferences Serve with your favorite side. Our favorite is fresh homemade Buns with raspberry Jam. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Oreo Sugar Cookies Recipe Oreo Sugar Cookies Makes: 24 - 30 Cookies Ingredients 1 Cup Butter - at room temperature 1 1/4 Cup Sugar 1 Egg, at room temperature 2 tsp Vanilla extract 2 1/4 Cups of Flour 1 Cup Oreo Crumbs or broken pieces 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt + Broken pieces of Oreo for placing on top of cookie dough before baking. Preparation • Preheat Oven to 350° F, Line baking Sheets with Parchment paper. • Cream together the Butter and Sugar until smooth, using a hand mixer or a stand mixer. Add in the Egg and vanilla, beat to incorporate ingredients. • In a separate Bowl, Combine the rest of the ingredients. After combining the dry ingredients, add them to the Butter mixture. Mix on low speed until all ingredients are well combined. • Using a ice cream scoop, scoop out dough and place on prepared cookie sheet leaving 2 inches between each cookie, add some pieces of broken Oreos on top. • Bake the cookies for 12-14 min at 350°F, edges just turning golden, soft in the middle. • Cool on the baking sheet for 10 min, transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Cheese Crackers Recipe Cheese Crackers Makes: 80+ crackers Ingredients • 1 cup flour • 10 oz shredded cheese • 1/4 cup cubed butter • 1/2 tsp salt • 2 TBSP milk Preparation • Preheat your oven to 325°F • In a food processor, combine the flour, cheese, butter, and salt. Slowly add milk and mix until it forms a dough. Remove from processor, knead it slightly to smooth dough. • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/8 inch thick. Use parchment paper if needed. • Use a knife or a pizza cutter to cut the dough into squares or desired shapes. • Place the crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown. Let the crackers cool before serving. Here are some cracker variations to try: • Cheddar Herb Crackers: Add 1 tsp dried herbs (rosemary or thyme). • Spicy Cheese Crackers: Mix in 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. • Garlic Parmesan Crackers: Use 1 tsp garlic powder and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan. • Olive Oil & Sea Salt Crackers: Substitute butter with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt. • Sesame Seed Crackers: Incorporate 2 tbsp sesame seeds for texture and flavor. • Sweet Cinnamon Crackers: Replace salt with 1 tbsp sugar and add 1 tsp cinnamon. • Whole Wheat Crackers: Use whole wheat flour for a healthier option. •Black Pepper & Cheese Crackers: Add freshly cracked black pepper for flavor. Click for step by step pictures