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 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 Grape Pecan Salad Recipe Grape Pecan Salad Makes: 7 Cups Ingredients •1 (8oz) Cream Cheese •1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk •200g Pecan Pieces •1 lb seedless Grapes Preparation 1- In a medium sized Bowl; add in Cream Cheese and Sweetened Condensed Milk, mix with a Hand mixer until it's smooth. 2- Fold in Pecan Pieces, until well incorporated. 3- Fold in Grapes, gently. 4- Cover and Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Share & Enjoy! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Cocoa Cookies Recipe Cocoa Cookies Makes: 40 Cookies Ingredients •5 Cups Flour •3 cups Sugar •1 cup Cocoa Powder •1 tsp Baking Powder •1 tsp Baking Soda •1/2 tsp Salt •1 Cup Margarine or Butter, melted •1 Cup Hot water •1 1/2 cups Milk •3 Eggs, beaten •3 tsp Vanilla extract Preparation -Pre-heat oven to 350°F, prepare Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper. -In a Medium size Bowl, add; Flour, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Baking Powder, Baking Soda and Salt. Whisk together, combining all Dry ingredients well. -In a Separate Bowl, add in the rest of the ingredients; Mixing until well combined. -Start combining the Dry Ingredients to the Wet ingredients; mix in half the Dry Ingredients first, mix until all Flour is incorporated. -Continue mixing until all the ingredients are combined, making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl to insure all ingredients are mixed. -Scoop Dough onto the Prepared Baking Sheet, Ice cream scoop works great. -Bake Cookies in a Preheated oven at 350°F (175° C) — for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the size of the cookie. For chewy cookies, allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Chicken Lasagna Rolls Recipe Chicken Lasagna Rolls Makes: 4 Servings Ingredients •4 Cups Shredded Chicken •12 Pre-Cooked Lasagna Noodles •3 Cups Mozzarella Cheese For The Sauce: •1 cup water •1 cup Cream •1/4 cup butter •2 TBSP flour •½ tsp salt •1/4 tsp pepper •2 tsp Chicken bouillon powder •1 TBSP Parmesan Cheese ~ Cucumber Salad Ingredients: •2 Large Cucumbers, sliced into coins •1/4 Red Onion, chopped •1/4 Cup Dill, chopped •1 TBSP Mayonnaise •1/2 TBSP Vinegar •1/2 TBSP Sugar Preparation • Prepare your Cucumber Salad ahead of time for atleast 1 hour of Refrigeration. • Slice Cucumbers into thin round slices, chop red onions and Dill into small pieces. - Mix together Mayonnaise, vinegar and Sugar. - Add all ingredients into medium sized Bowl, mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 Hour. •Pre-Cooked Shredded Chicken (We used left over rotisserie chicken) •Pre-Cook Lasagna Noodles, lay flat on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. • Prepare Sauce: - In a small saucepan, add Cream, Water and Butter, on medium heat. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Whisk in Spices; flour, salt, pepper, Bouillon and Parmesan Cheese. - Bring to a boil, lower heat. Boil for 5 min. Turn off heat and set aside. - Preheat oven to 350°F • Prepare Rolls: 1- Take one Lasagna Sheet 2- Place Shredded Chicken on the Lasagna Sheet 3- Scoop sauce on top of the Shredded Chicken 4- Add Mozzarella Cheese on top of the Sauce. 5- Roll Lasagna Sheet together, tuck closest end under chicken and continue rolling. 6- Place Roll in a greased Baking Dish, loose end downward, closely together. 7- Continue Rolling all Lasagna Sheet in the same order. - Once complete; pour remaining Sauce on top of the Prepared Lasagna Rolls, add remaining Mozzarella Cheese (add more Cheese if desired), sprinkle on Parsley flakes for Garnish. - Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes, until Cheese is melted and slightly browned. Enjoy with a Delicious Cucumber Salad. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Texas Ranger Cookies Recipe Texas Ranger Cookies Rice Krispy Oatmeal Cookies Makes: 80 Large Cookies Ingredients *80 large Cookies Ingredients: • 1.5 cup Margarine, at room temp. • 3 Cup Brown Sugar • 3 Cup granulated Sugar • 6 Eggs • 1.5 Cup Heavy Cream • 3 tsp Vanilla extract • 6 Cups Flour • 6 Cups Oatmeal • 6 Cups Rice Krispies • 1.5 Cups Pecans pieces • 1.5 Cups Walnut pieces • 1.5 Cups Coconut Noodles • 3 tsp Baking Soda • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder • 1 tsp nutmeg • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1.5 tsp Salt Smaller recipe (40 cookies) Ingredients: • 1 cup Margarine, at room temp. • 2 Cup Brown Sugar • 2 Cup granulated Sugar • 4 Eggs • 1 Cup Heavy Cream • 2 tsp Vanilla extract • 4 Cups Flour • 4 Cups Oatmeal • 4 Cups Rice Krispies • 1 Cup Pecans pieces • 1 Cup Walnut pieces • 1 Cup Coconut Noodles • 2 tsp Baking Soda • 1 tsp Baking Powder • 1/2 tsp nutmeg • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp Salt Preparation Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F, prepare baking sheets with parchment paper. • In a medium-sized bowl; Cream together the margarine, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth with a hand mixer. • Beat in Eggs, then Cream and vanilla extract. • In a separate Large Container mix all the dry ingredients, until all ingredients are well incorporated. • Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients. Mix them together until all dry is incorporated. • Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, an ice cream scoop works great. • Bake cookies at 350°F, 12-15 minutes until golden brown. *Baking time depends on the size of the scoop, baking sheets and correct oven temperature. *Chill cookie dough overnight for thicker cookies. Enjoy! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Chile Relleno casserole Recipe Chile Relleno casserole Makes: 6 servings Ingredients • 8-10 Anaheim peppers; roasted, peeled • 2.5 cups mozzarella cheese; shredded • 3 Cups ground beef; cooked ~ Batter: • 1 3/4 cups milk • 2 eggs • 2 teaspoon salt • 2 cup flour • 1/2 tsp baking powder Preparation • Preheat oven to 350°F • In a 7.5"x11" casserole dish; layer ingredients in the following order. - Peppers - Ground beef - Shredded cheese - repeat • Mix all the ingredients for the batter and pour batter into the casserole dish, covering all layers, top with some shredded cheese. • Place casserole dish into the oven, bake at 350° F for 50 - 60 minutes, batter should be browned and set. • Enjoy with refried beans and vegetables. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Buttery Spritz cookies Recipe Buttery Spritz cookies Makes: 50 cookies Ingredients • 1 cup butter (227g) • 1 cup sugar (200g) • 2 eggs (100g) • 1 cup mayonnaise (300g) • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 4 cups flour (480g) • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 tsp baking powder Dipping: • 2 cups chocolate chips • 1 tsp coconut oil Preparation •Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. •In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugar, egg, mayonnaise, and vanilla extract, creaming them together until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry blend into the creamed mixture until fully incorporated. •Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges begin to turn a light golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cookie tray to cool completely. •In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil, heating in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until melted. Dip the cookies halfway in the chocolate mixture, place them back on the parchment-lined sheet, and freeze for 10 minutes. Once set, enjoy your delicious cookies, and store any leftovers in a freezer-safe container. 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

Step by Step Peppanet Rolls/Buns Recipe Peppanet Rolls/Buns Makes: 28 Rolls Ingredients 2 Cup Warm Water 1 Cup Oil 1 Cup Milk 2 Eggs 1 tsp Pepper 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 1/4 Cup Sugar 1/2 tbsb Instant Yeast 8 Cups Flour Topping: Mix 2 packages of Jello Powder + 1/2 Cup sugar Cherry + Raspberry Jello Preparation •Warm liquids to 110°F (no hotter) •Add eggs to the liquid •Mix spices in a separate container •Mix everything together. •add in 4 Cups of Flour -incorporate well •Mix in the rest of the Flour (1 Cup at a time) •Soft Dough •Cover and Rise - Double in Size ~ Rolls: •Roll dough into rectangle •Spread on Whipping Cream •Sprinkle Jello mixture •Roll together - long side •Cut into 1.5" Rolls •Place in Baking Pan (sprayed, buttered or foiled) ~ Buns: •Weigh the dough if desired - 55g each •Roll around to get it smooth •Place in a baking pan, sprayed, buttered or foiled Buns or Rolls: •Preheat oven to 325°F •Cover and let Rise for 30 min •Brush on Whipping Cream •Sprinkle on Jello Powder mix •Cover and let Rise 30 min •Brush on Whipping Cream again •Sprinkle on more Jello Powder mix •Cover, rise for 20 min •Bake at 325° for 20 - 25min - until internal temperature reaches 200°F Cool & Enjoy Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Pizza/Sub buns Recipe Pizza/Sub buns Makes: 28 buns Ingredients • 3 cups whey or water; heated to 110°F • 1 TBSP sugar • 2 TBSP yeast • 1 cup milk; room temperature • 1 cup butter; melted • 2 eggs; beaten • 1/2 TBSP salt • 13.5 - 14 cups flour (1620 - 1680g) TIPS: 》Cold milk can slow down yeast, affecting bread rise; ideal temperature is 100–110ºF (38–43ºC). 》A second rise enhances yeast activity, resulting in a lighter, chewier texture and more complex flavor. Preparation • Combine heated whey or water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl or stand mixer; let rest for 10 minutes. • Add milk, melted butter, eggs, salt, and 6 cups of flour; mix for 5 minutes. Gradually add remaining flour, knead for 8 minutes until slightly sticky. • Place dough in a floured bowl, cover, and let rise for 40 minutes. Knead to deflate, cover, and rise for another 30 minutes. • Divide dough into 100g portions, with ypur palm; roll into 6-inch logs, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. • Repeat with remaining dough, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes. • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets. • Press down risen buns, brush with milk, and make slits; rest for 10 minutes. • Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown (internal temp 190°-200°F); cool on a rack. • Enjoy as sandwiches or pizza buns. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Recipe Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Makes: 4 Servings Ingredients •3 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise •2 TBSP Butter •Salt, pepper and Chicken Bouillon powder. •1 TBSP butter •2 cloves garlic minced •1/2 cup chicken broth •1 TBSP lemon juice •1 cup heavy/whipping cream •1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi •1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese •2 cups fresh spinach Preparation -Cut the chicken in half, lengthwise. Season each side with salt, Pepper and Chicken Bouillon powder. -Place butter and Chicken Breast in the Skillet; heat skillet to medium heat. (Work in batches if necessary) flipping chicken to cook on both sides. -Cook Chicken Breast until internal temperature reaches 170°F. -Once cooked; remove Chicken from the skillet and set aside. -Place 1 Tbsp of Butter and Garlic in the skillet, cook for about 30 seconds. -Stir in the chicken broth and lemon juice and scrape brown bits from the bottom of the pan. -Add in the cream and gnocchi. Stir and ensure the gnocchi is submerged in the liquid. Let it bubble gently; for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, don not pre cook Gnocchi. - Add in the parmesan cheese and spinach. Toss until the spinach has started to wilt. Add the chicken back into the skillet, cook for 5 min covered. Serve and Enjoy!! Click for step by step pictures