Step by Step Apple Oatmeal Cake Recipe Apple Oatmeal Cake Makes: 6 Servings Ingredients •1 cup oats •1 large apple, peeled and chopped •3 Tbsp honey •1 tsp vanilla •1 tsp cinnamon •1/2 tsp baking soda •1/2 tsp baking powder •3 tbsp yogurt •2 eggs •1 Tbsp butter Preparation -Preheat the oven to 350°F. -Put all ingredients in a blender or Food processor and blend until all ingredients are smooth and mixed. -Line a smaller sized baking pan with parchement paper and pour the mixture inside. -Bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. -After baking let the cake cool off, slice, put the slices in an airtight container in the fridge for at least an hour. Enjoy! Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Zumma Borscht Recipe Zumma Borscht Makes: 3 liters Ingredients •1 TBSP butter •1/2 onion; sliced •1 link farmer sausage; coin slices or smaller •1/2 TBSP salt •1 tsp ground pepper •1 TBSP chicken bouillon powder •1/2 tsp garlic powder •3/4 cup fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dill •4 medium-sized potatoes; cubed •8 cups of water •1 cup buttermilk •1 cup whipping cream Preparation •In a large soup pot; add butter and onions over medium heat, stir and add in precut sausage. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. •Add in salt, pepper, chicken bouillon powder, garlic powder, dill, add the cubed potatoes and the water, stir well to incorporate. •Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for 1/2 hour or until potatoes are tender. •Add cream and buttermilk, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Enjoy with a Fresh Homemade Bun. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Loaded Oatmeal Cookies Recipe Loaded Oatmeal Cookies Makes: 100 cookies Ingredients Yields 100 medium size cookies *Can cut the recipe in half if desired* Ingredients: • 6 Cups Flour • 3 Cup Brown Sugar • 3 Cup Sugar • 6 Cups Oatmeal • 2 Cups Rice Krispies • 1.5 Cups Reeses pieces candy • 1.5 Cup Coconut Noodles • 1.5 Cups Chocolate chips • 2 Cups Pretzels; crushed • 2 Cups Ruffled original chips; crushed • 1.5 cup Oil • 1.5 Cup Heavy Cream • 6 Eggs; whisked • 3 tsp Baking Soda • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder • 1.5 tsp Salt • 3 tsp Vanilla extract Preparation • Preheat oven to 350°F, line baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside. • In a medium-sized bowl; mix sugars, add oil, Cream, whisked eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. • In a Large bowl; mix all the remaining dry ingredients. • Add wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix well until all ingredients are well incorporated. •Scoop out cookie dough with an ice cream scoop. (Baking time will slightly depend on the size of the scoop) •Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes on light baking sheets. Until golden brown (Dark baking sheets will need less time) •Cool completely on a cooling rack Enjoy Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Blondie Bars Recipe Blondie Bars Makes: 20 bars Ingredients SHORTBREAD CRUST: • 1 cup softened butter (227g) • 6 TBSP sugar (75g) • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2.5 cups flour (300g) • 1/2 tsp salt FILLING: 1/2 cup butter (113g) 1 cup sugar (200g) 2 TBSP nuez Maizena* 1 can evaporated milk (354ml) 2 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup pecan pieces 1 cup walnut pieces 1 cup shredded coconut DRIZZLE: • 1/2 cup chocolate chips • 1/2 tsp coconut oil * if you can't find Nuez Maizena, use 2 tablespoons of regular cornstarch to thicken the mixture. Preparation •Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 12x8 baking pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth. •In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then combine it with the creamed mixture. •Evenly spread the shortbread dough into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface. •Create small holes in the dough to prevent it from rising during baking. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow it to cool before adding the filling. •In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, cornstarch, evaporated milk, and egg yolk. Heat while stirring until it reaches a boil. •Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla, coconut, walnuts, and pecans. Allow the mixture to cool for 20 minutes before spreading it over the cooled shortbread crust. •In a microwave, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals. Transfer the melted chocolate into a piping bag, snip the tip to create a small opening, and drizzle it over the cookies. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Refrigerator Turmeric Pickles Recipe Refrigerator Turmeric Pickles Makes: 3.5 Liters Ingredients • 4lbs of Pickling Pickles • 4 medium size Onions; sliced • 2 Bell Peppers (red/yellow); sliced • 5 Cups Sugar • 1/3 Cup Pickling salt • 3 Cups Vinegar • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder • 1.5 tsp Celery seed powder • 2 tsp Mustard seeds Preparation • Place pickles into a container with Iced cold water for 3 hours, this will give them a crunchy texture. • Drain them from the water, and cut them into smaller pieces, 4lbs yields 15-16 cups. • Gather the remaining ingredients, and slice onions and peppers. • Add the Ingredients to a large pot, and bring to a boil over medium heat. • Stir in Pickle pieces, cover, and bring to a boil, set a timer for 20 minutes *meanwhile prepare your jars • Add the mixture to jars, seal and cool, and keep refrigerated. *Proceed with the canning procedure for longer shelf life. I don't know anything about canning and can't help in that area. Click for step by step pictures

Step by Step Soft Playdough Recipe Soft Playdough Makes: Ingredients 4 cups of boiling water Food coloring of choice 1/4 cup oil 8 tsp cream of tartar 2 cups of salt 4 cups flour Preparation - In a stand mixer; add boiling water, food coloring, and oil. Mix to combine and continue by adding the cream of tartar, salt, and flour. - With the dough hook attachment, knead until bowl has cooled and the ingredients are well mixed, creating a ball of Playdough. - Set the timer for 5 minutes and knead on low. - Remove the playdough from the bowl, place in air-tight containers for storage after use. *I store our playdough in the refrigerator to keep fresh for up to 3 months. Refresh dried playdough by rubbing 1 tsp of oil into your hands and kneading it into the playdough. Optional add-ins: • few drops of your favorite essential oil • 1 TBSP of glitter 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 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