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 Chicken Bone Broth Recipe Chicken Bone Broth Makes: 10 Cups Ingredients 1 lb. chicken bones 1 large onion 4 cloves garlic 2 large carrots 4 stalks celery 3 bay leaves 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tsp salt 1 tsp whole Peppercorn 2-3 star anise 8 Cups Water Preparation • Pre-Heat oven to 400°F • Prepare the vegetables by cutting them into smaller portions, no need to do small as they will be discarded later. • Place the chicken, onion and garlic onto a baking sheet, line with foil for easy clean-up. Place the sheet into the oven at 400°F and set the timer for 20 minutes. • Then continue by transferring ingredients from the baking sheet to a Slow Cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients including the water. • Set slow cooker on Low, place lid on top (do not seal your Slow cooker with hooks if yours comes with hooks). • Cook for 24hrs • After 24 hours; remove large pieces from the bone broth, then continue to strain broth through a cheesecloth into a heat safe container, like a mason jar. • Seal the container, cool until safe to transfer to the refrigerator. • Scoop fat out before using, fat solidifies when cooled, makes it easier to remove. • Broth is ready to use in your favorite soup recipes or any recipes calling for Chicken Broth. ~ Making Broth from Bones and cooked on low for 24 hours is more nutritious rather than from pressure cooking or high heat. The longer process ensures all the nutrients and collagen from the bones is extracted into the broth. So many great benefits from drinking Bone Broth. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Pastel de Arroz Recipe Pastel de Arroz Makes: 2 Servings Ingredients •2 Cups White Rice; Cooked. •1 Cup of Corn •2 large Anaheim Peppers; roasted, peeled and cut into small strips. •2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese •1 Cup Whipping Cream. Preparation ~Pre-heat oven to 350°F ~Mix together all the Ingredients, except 1 Cup of Mozzarella Cheese. ~Add the mixed ingredients into a Heat safe Baking Dish. ~Transfer to Oven and Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes; check at 30 min mark, Cheese should be melted and a little toasted, take out and serve. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Tacos de Alambre Recipe Tacos de Alambre Makes: 4-5 servings Ingredients 1 medium onion; diced 1 bell pepper; diced 2 inches mexican chorizo 1 kg (2 lb) boneless chicken breast; diced 1 kg (2 lb) top sirloin steaks; diced 1 cup cooked bacon pieces 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 2 minutes, until the onions begin to soften and become translucent. Next, incorporate the chorizo and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through. Add the diced chicken and steak along with the seasoning. Allow it to cook undisturbed for 3 minutes to achieve a good sear, then stir and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the meat is no longer pink. • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cooked bacon. Mix everything together until well combined. Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the alambre. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit for about 2 minutes. Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite salsa. 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 Rollküken Recipe Rollküken Makes: 24-28 pieces Ingredients • 1.5 Cups Buttermilk • 1 Cup Cream • 5 Eggs • 2 tsp salt • 5 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp baking soda • 9 cups of Flour Preparation • In a stand Mixer or in a large bowl; mix all Ingredients except flour, until all ingredients are well combined. • Next start adding flour, 1 Cup at a time, with the Dough hook attachment. • Knead until all the flour is incorporated and the dough is soft and not sticky. • Leave dough in the bowel and set aside to rest for 15 min. • Roll out dough to about 1cm of thickness; cut into strips, then rectangles and a 2 inch slit in the middle of the rectangle. • In a Skillet or frying pan add oil, about 1 inch and heat over medium high heat. • Place a few into the heated oil and fry each side until golden on both sides. • Serve with Delicious Watermelon Enjoy!! *I Measure the flour; 120g for each cup of Flour, some pack it full and some do loosely . That's why some recipes say until soft or hard dough. Click for step by step pictures