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 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 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

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