Friday, November 22, 2019

Cauliflower Rice Stuffing

Suggested Piece: 11” Large Skillet

Ingredients
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 c. celery (#2 cone)
2 c. mushrooms (#2 cone)
2/3 c. yellow onion (#2 cone)
4 oz. walnuts (#2 cone)
8 c. cauliflower (#2 cone)
1 tsp. bullion
2 tbsp. chopped fresh sage
2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp. poultry seasoning
1 tsp. salt

Directions
Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add celery, mushrooms, onion, and walnuts. Sauté for five minutes. Add cauliflower, sauté for an additional two minutes. Add bullion and seasoning; mix well. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks; reduce heat to low for 12-15 minutes. Serve!

Gluten Free Flaky Pie Crust

Suggested Piece: 2 Saladmaster Pie Plates

Ingredients
3 c. almond flour, finely ground
1/2 c. monk fruit sweetener
6 tbsp. erythritol, powdered
1/2 tsp. table salt
10 tbsp. unsalted butter, cold & cubed
2 large egg white
2 tsp. water

Directions
Into a bowl of a stand mixer with whisk attachment add all dry ingredients; mix. Add butter to bowl and continue to mix with dry ingredients until pea size balls form. In a small bowl, whisk egg whites with water. Drizzle egg whites on top of crust mixture and mix until dough comes together. Remove from stand, divide evenly in half, shaping into 2 disc shapes. Chill dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Dough should be firm, but still soft enough to roll easily. Place dough between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Starting in the center, roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Place dough in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to firm. Dough needs to be chilled so it does not fall apart when plastic wrap is peeled off. Peel off top layer of plastic. Center crust dough inside pie plate, dough side down, fitting it to the shape of the plate. Remove top layer of plastic wrap. Gently fold extra dough under at the edges and form decorative crust using fingers or fork. Prick holes all over the bottom of the pie crust dough with a fork (docking). Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350F. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until sides and bottom are golden. Remove from the oven to a cooling rack. Cool completely before filling.

Notes
If making a pie where the filling will be baked and has a lot of moisture, like custard or pumpkin, only partially bake the pie crust for 7-8 minutes until the bottom is flaky but still pale. Pie crusts for baked fillings such as fruit pies generally do not require blind baking the crust.

Berry Crisp

Suggested Piece: 10” Gourmet Skillet

Ingredients
4 c. fresh berries
4 tsp. lemon juice, fresh
4 tbsp. arrowroot powder (or tapioca flour)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon, ground
2 pinches nutmeg, ground

Crumble Topping:
1/2 c. coconut flour
1 c. oats
4 tbsp. coconut oil, room temperature
2 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
4 tbsp. coconut sugar (or monk fruit sweetener)
1/2 c. almonds, chopped

Directions
In a small bowl mix together blackberries, lemon juice, arrowroot powder, cinnamon and nutmeg until berries are coated. In another bowl combine crumble ingredients: coconut flour, oats, coconut oil, water, salt, baking powder, coconut sugar, and almonds. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and mixture has a crumbly texture. Place berry mixture in bottom of 10” gourmet skillet spread out so bottom of pan is covered. Spoon crumble mixture on top of blackberries as evenly as possible to cover berries. Place lid on skillet and turn heat to medium. When Vapo-Valve begins to click steadily, turn heat to low and cook for 20 minutes. Turn heat off and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove lid and serve crumble warm or at room temperature. Garnish with fresh mint if desired.

Tips:
Place crumble under broiler for 5-8 minutes at end of cooking for a crispier topping. Serve crumble with a spoon of low-fat vanilla yogurt.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Garlic Mashed Turnips

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt. Saucepan with Perforated Basket

Ingredients
2-3 medium turnips (#3 cone)
2 cloves garlic
3 oz. Neufchâtel cream cheese
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. chives, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions
Place 1/2 inch of water in bottom of 3 Qt. Saucepan and begin warming over medium heat. Meanwhile, process turnips on #3 cone into Perforated Basket. Place whole peeled garlic cloves on top of turnips and created a well in the middle. Set Basket in 3 Qt. and cover. Cook on medium until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce heat to low. Cook on low heat for approx 15-20 minutes or until turnips are soft. Empty water from 3 Qt. and add butter and cream cheese to bottom to soften. Transfer turnips to 3 Qt. and top with chives, salt, and pepper. Stir to mash.

Keto Garlic Rolls

Suggested Piece: Ultimate Culinaire and Cookie Sheet

Ingredients
1 1/2 c. mozzarella cheese (#2 cone)
3/4 c. almond flour
4 tbsp. Neufchâtel cream cheese
1 large egg
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Topping
3 cloves garlic (#1 cone)
1 tbsp. butter, softened

Directions
Preheat oven to 375F. Prepare baking sheet lined with parchment paper. In Ultimate Culinaire combine mozzarella and cream cheese; heat over medium-low temperature to melt. In separate bowl combine all dry ingredients (almond flour, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt) until well-mixed. Add dry ingredients and egg to cheeses in Ultimate Culinaire. Stir over medium-low heat until the mixture forms a smooth dough. Remove from heat and divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place on prepared lined baking sheet. Bake at 375F until lightly golden on top, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine butter and garlic. Remove rolls from the oven, brush garlic butter over the tops, and return to the oven until golden brown on top (approx. 1 minute). Serve while hot.

Best Ever Cranberry Sauce

Suggested Piece: 9” Small Skillet

Ingredients
12 oz. fresh cranberries, rinsed
1 orange, juiced and zested (#1 cone)
3/4 c. monk fruit
Pinch of salt
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 c. water

Directions
Place cranberries in small skillet. Using the #1 cone zest as much or as little of the orange rind as you like into the skillet. Quarter the orange and, holding on to the peel. juice it on the #1 cone into the skillet as well. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for approximately 10 minutes, or until all or most of the cranberries have popped. Let cool for a least 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Remove cinnamon stick before serving. (Can be made 3 days in advance.)  

Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
12 oz. Neufchâtel cream cheese
15 oz. unsweetened pumpkin purée
1/2 c. erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener)
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
3/4 c. heavy cream

Directions
In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese and pumpkin purée. Using a hand mixer with whisk attachment, cream the two together until there are no visible clumps and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the erythritol (or sweetener of your choice), vanilla extract,  pumpkin pie spice, and heavy cream. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Egg Nog

Suggested Piece: Multipurpose 5 Qt (MP5)

Ingredients
2 c. heavy cream
1 c. unsweetened plain almond milk
3/4 c. powdered monk fruit
4 large eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Rum extract to taste

Directions
Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a bowl, stir the egg yolks until smooth. Set aside the egg whites. In a blender or with an immersion blender process monk fruit until powdery fine. Add almond milk, heavy cream, powdered monk fruit, and beaten egg yolks to MP5, and place on medium-low heat (200F). Whisk almost constantly for 10 to 15 minutes. Cover and reduce heat to 160F for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should not be hot enough to simmer. Turn off the heat. Add vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and whisk until spices are well-mixed (they will not completely dissolve). Let stand to cool, and then cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight to chill.

For serving:
When the eggnog is chilled, use fine mesh or cheesecloth to strain the liquid for a smoother drink. Pour into individual glasses, and top with additional nutmeg and garnish with cinnamon sticks. Optionally for a foamier drink: Use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add as much of the foamy egg whites as desired by stirring with the chilled eggnog, and serve. Optionally for an alcoholic drink: Add desired alcohol to each serving glass, and pour the chilled eggnog over it, stirring a bit.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Kitchen Sink Blondies

Suggested Piece: Bake and Roast Pan

Ingredients
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c. light brown sugar (or substitute)
1 1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
22 Oreo sandwich cookies pieces
1/2 c. M&M's or Reese's Pieces (or 1/4 c. of both!)
Candy eyes to decorate (opt.)

Directions
Preheat oven to 350F. Coat Bake and Roast Pan with cooking spray. Whisk together until smooth the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add the flour and stir until just combined. Gently fold in Oreo pieces. Spread batter evenly in Bake and Roast Pan. Sprinkle with M&M's/Reese's Pieces and candy eyes, and press into batter with spatula. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until top is no longer wet. Allow the blondies to cool in pan before slicing and serving.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Butter Chicken

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet (EOC)

Ingredients
2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skinless)
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt
1 tsp. garlic (#1 cone)
1 tbsp. ginger (#1 cone)
2 tsp. garam masala

Sauce
1 medium yellow onion (#2 cone)
1 serrano chile, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. tomato paste
1 1/4 c. coconut milk
1 tsp. garam masala
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Salt
Cilantro for garnishing

Directions
Preheat 12" Electric Skillet to 400F. Add chicken thighs, lemon juice, salt, garlic, ginger, and garam masala to a gallon ziploc bag; shake to coat. Marinate for a few hours or overnight. If you don't have time for that, then get cooking! Shake drops of cold water onto skillet. They should bead and dance if skillet is properly preheated.  Place chicken in hot skillet and press down to sear. Remember, it is not necessary to use any oil or grease. Chicken will stick at first, but will release when properly browned. Flip to sear opposite side. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.

Sauce: Add yellow onion and serrano chili to bottom of EOC and deglaze until onion is translucent. Add lemon juice, tomato paste, coconut milk, garam masala, cumin, and salt to skillet; wisk until combined. Add chicken to skillet and cover in sauce.

Place cover on top skillet and continue to cook over low heat until ready to serve. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over jasmine/basmati rice, or alongside Naan bread. Thank you Martha Stewart for bringing your power to each one of our cooking schools!

Vegan/GF Fruit & Almond Shortbread Bars

Suggested Piece: 9" Small Skillet or 10" Gourmet Chef Skillet

Ingredients
1 c. vegan butter
1/2 c. sugar (or sugar substitute)
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 c. almond flour
1 c. Pillsbury GF flour blend
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. fruit preserves
Sliced almonds, for topping

Directions
Grease skillet with coconut oil and set aside. In stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and almond extracts. In a separate bowl, mix flours and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture and mix until just incorporated (don't over mix!) Press 2/3 of the dough into bottom of skillet, cover and cook over medium-low heat. Remember, at a true medium-low temperature the Vapo-Valve will NOT click. Cook until center of shortbread is firm and no long doughy. Remove from heat and spread fruit preserves evenly over the top (red raspberry shown). Dollop teaspoonfuls of remaining dough evenly on top the fruit preserve layer and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Cover and continue to cook over medium-low heat until top layer of shortbread is set. Or for a golden brown top, place in oven at 350F for approx. 15-20 min. Cut into bars and serve immediately or store in refrigerator. Thanks Duff Goldman for inspiring this one-of-a-kind dessert!

Tips: To make a non-GF/vegan version, use regular butter and substitute equal amounts all-purpose flour for the GF flour blend.


Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime Dressing

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt Saucepan with Inset, 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
About 2 cups of any or all of the following:
- beets (#3 cone)
- carrots (#3 cone)
- potatoes (#3 cone)
- green beans (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- peas (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- radishes (#4 cone)
- cucumber (#3 cone)
- grape tomatoes, halved

Dressing
3 tbsp. lime juice (#1 cone)
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped

Garnishes
1 hard boiled egg (#3 cone)
1/2 red onion (#4 cone)
2 tbsp. feta cheese

Directions
Place 3.5 Insulated Bowl in refrigerator to cool. Process beets, carrots, and potatoes on #3 cone in Inset. Place Inset in 3 Qt. Saucepan over 1/2 in. water. Cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, reduce heat to low and continue cooking for approx. 7 minutes (vegetable should be al dente, not mushy). Add cooked vegetables to pre-cooled 3.5 Qt Bowl. Add green beans, peas, radish, cucumber, and/or tomatoes. Top with desired garnishes. Add all dressing ingredients to a glass jar with lid, shake to combine. Pour dressing over salad just before serving. Thank you Rick Bayless for inspiring this dish!

Kal-iflower Stoup

Suggested Piece: Multipurpose 5 Qt (MP5)

Ingredients
2 large potatoes (#3 cone)
1 large onion (#3 cone)
5 garlic cloves (#1 cone)
2 tsp. dried rosemary
Salt & pepper to taste
1 large head cauliflower (#3 cone)
2 jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
6 c. chicken broth
1 lb. kale, stemmed & sliced
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Pecorino Romano cheese (#1 cone)

Directions
Over medium heat (350F) add potatoes, onion, and garlic to bottom of MP5, season with rosemary, salt and pepper until softened. Add in cauliflower, red peppers, broth, kale, and nutmeg. Cover and cook over medium head until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low (185F) and continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls and top with Pecorino Romano cheese! Thanks Rachael Ray - YUMMO!   

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Lemon Butter Shrimp and Zoodles

Suggested Piece: 10" Deep Skillet with Utility Rack

Ingredients
12 large shrimp
1 lemon
2-4 tbsp butter
2-3 zucchini (#3 cone)
Fresh parsley (opt.)
Salt & lemon pepper to taste

Directions
Melt butter in bottom of 10” Deep Skillet. Pour off into a dish. Process zucchini into bottom of piece and add half the lemon juiced, salt and lemon pepper. Place rack on top of zucchini and arrange peeled, deveined shrimp on grill. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve™ clicks, reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 min. Uncover and squeeze lemon over shrimp and drizzle with remaining butter. Garnish with parsley.



Thursday, August 29, 2019

Rice & Quinoa Breakfast Pudding

Suggested Piece: 2 Qt. Saucepan/Small Skillet

Ingredients
2/3 c. quinoa
½ c. long grain brown rice
3-4 c. almond milk, unsweetened
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. honey
1 tbsp, + 1 tsp. unrefined organic brown sugar
1 ¼ tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla extract, or more to taste
3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Directions
Pour the quinoa & rice into saucepan. Level it out and place your index finger so that it is touching the surface of the rice. Add enough water so that it comes up to your first knuckle — use the crease on the palm-side of your finger. Cover with lid and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve™ clicks rapidly, then reduce heat to low for approximately 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile combine almond milk, chia seeds, honey, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice in separate bowl; allowing chia seeds to expand in milk mixture. Stir in milk mixture with cooked quinoa and brown rice. Serve immediately! 

Stone Fruit Crisp

Suggested Piece: 12” Chef Gourmet Skillet

Ingredients
6 c. *peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, etc.
½ tsp. orange zest
1 tsp. cinnamon
1-2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 ½ c. oats
1 ½ c. ground almonds or ground flour
½ c. sliced almonds (opt.)
½ c. **sunflower seeds, chopped
¾ c. natural unrefined organic brown sugar
6 tbsp organic butter or coconut oil, melted

Directions
Combine sliced fruits, orange zest, ground cinnamon and sugar in bowl and stir to combine.
Place fruit mixture in skillet and set aside. For topping, place oats, almond flour, sunflower seeds, sugar and butter in bowl and mix thoroughly to combine. Place topping over fruit mixture to cover fruit in skillet. Place skillet on stove, turn heat to medium and cover with the 12" Electric Skillet cover. When Vapo-Valve™ clicks, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes or until fruit inside softens and get bubbly. When ready to serve, remove handles and place gourmet skillet in 375°F/190°C oven and cook, uncovered for 10 minutes until top becomes golden and crispy. Serve crisp warm.

Tips: Top warm crisp with ice cream or other topping of choice. Adjust sweetener in fruit mixture according to sweetness of fruits being used. Bake this Stone Fruit Crisp recipe ahead of time, then reheat in the oven and crisp up the top right before serving.  

*Use juicy stone fruits: peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and others should be available in your local markets and farms for this tasty warm sweet treat.

**Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of protein, calcium and iron. 


Sweet Corn & Cheddar Pancakes

Suggested Piece: 11” Square Griddle

Ingredients
1 c. gluten free pancake mix
2 eggs
2 c. corn, cut off the cob (2-3 ears)
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. cumin
3 scallions, finely chopped
½ c. milk or dairy-free alternative
½ c. cheddar cheese (#1 cone)

Directions
Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly to combine. Preheat griddle over medium heat. When several drops of water sprinkled on griddle skitter and dissipate, pour a few tablespoons of pancake mixture onto griddle for each pancake; do not overcrowd. Cook pancakes for about 2 minutes, or until bubbles begin to form on the edges, and they can easily be flipped over with metal turner. Cook pancakes for 2 more minutes on other side until golden brown.
Continue cooking remaining batter. Serve pancakes warm, or at room temperature, as they are or topped with chopped seasoned tomato, salsa, hot sauce, or sour cream.


Saturday, June 15, 2019

Jalapeno Bacon Boats

Suggested Piece: Smokeless Broiler and Santoku Knife

Ingredients
10 jalapenos, sliced lengthwise, seeded and deveined
16 oz. neufchatel cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic (#1 cone)
1 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
1 lb. bacon

Directions
Combine cream cheese, garlic, and parsley in small bowl. Evenly distribute the mixture between the halved jalapenos. Wrap stuffed jalapenos in bacon and grill until bacon is crispy. Serve immediately!









Queso & Beef Dip with Baby Bell Peppers

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt. Sauce Pan with Perforated Basket and 1 Qt. Sauce Pan

Ingredients
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. unsweetened, original almond milk
1 1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese (#1 cone)
3/4 c. low-fat, plain Greek yogurt
1/2 c. Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
1 bag mini sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, stemmed and seeded

Directions
Degrease the ground beef by cooking it in the Perforated Basket over 1/2 inch of water in the 3 Qt. Sauce Pan on medium-high temperature. While cooking the fats & oils will drip into the water instantly making your meat leaner! In a 1 Qt. Sauce Pan, heat almond milk until Vapo-Valve clicks. Remove from heat and add cheese. Stir until completely melted. Add Greek yogurt, diced tomatoes, and ground beef; stir until combined. Serve with halved mini sweet peppers.

Peanut Butter & Oreo Cheesecake Ball

Suggested Piece: Food Processor and 1.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
1 pkg. (8 oz.) neufchâtel cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. peanut butter
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. crumbled Oreos (#1 cone), divided
1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts, toasted

Directions
Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, vanilla and 1-1/2 cups crumbled Oreos with mixer until blended. Refrigerate 45 min. or until firm. Combine nuts and remaining crumbled Oreos in shallow dish. Shape cream cheese mixture into ball; roll in nut mixture until evenly coated. Refrigerate 2 hours. Serve with vanilla wafers, shortbread cookies, and/or pretzel sticks.

Parmesan Garlic Asparagus

Suggested Piece: Smokeless Broiler

Ingredients
1 bunch asparagus
EVOO
1/2 c. parmesan cheese (#1 cone)
1 clove garlic (#1 cone)

Directions
Prepare the asparagus by holding the end of the spear with one hand and grasp just above the middle with the other. Gently bend until it snaps – the asparagus will naturally break at the right place. Discard the ends. Drizzle the asparagus with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). In a sealable plastic bag combine parmesan cheese and garlic. Toss asparagus spears in cheese and garlic until coated, and grill until tender.

Chicken "Cheesesteak"

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet (EOC) and 1 Qt. Sauce Pan

Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
Salt & pepper
2 green peppers, sliced
2 medium onion, sliced
4 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. Franks Red Hot sauce
Mozzarella cheese (#2 cone)

Directions
Layer chicken breasts seasoned with salt & pepper, green peppers, and onion in bottom of 12" Electric Skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce heat to low for 1 hour. Meanwhile, over low heat combine butter and Franks Red Hot sauce in 1 Qt. Sauce Pan. When chicken is cook through, pour off any excess liquid, and shred. Pour sauce mixture over chicken, peppers, and onions.

Option #1: Serve in hoagie rolls and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Option #2: Serve over a bed of romaine lettuce and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Meatloaf with Cauli-tatoes

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet, 3 Qt Sauce Pan with Culinary Basket

Ingredients
Meatloaf
2 lbs. ground turkey or beef
1/2 onion (#2 cone)
1 yellow squash, small
1/2 c. barbecue sauce
2 eggs
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Cauli-tatoes
3 c. cauliflower (#2 cone)
2 large potatoes
2 clove garlic (#1 cone)

Topping
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 French fried onions
Sharp cheddar cheese (#1 cone)

Directions
Combine all ingredients for meatloaf and press into bottom of 11" Large Skillet. Cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks then reduce heat to low for 40 minutes.

Place 1/2 inch of water in bottom of 3 Qt. Sauce Pan and begin warming over medium heat. Meanwhile, process potatoes on #3 cone, cauliflower on #2 cone, and garlic on #1 cone into Culinary Basket. Set Culinary Basket in 3 Qt. Sauce Pan and cover. Cook on medium until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce heat to low. Cook on low heat for approx 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Empty water from 3 Qt. Sauce Pan, transfer potatoes from Culinary Basket, and stir with fork until mashed.

When meatloaf is cooked through, pour off excess liquid. Spread cauli-tatoes over top meatloaf, and top with bacon crumbles, French fried onions, and shredded cheese. Broil in oven uncovered until cheese is melted and potatoes are golden brown.

Monday, May 20, 2019

Strawberry, Cucumber & Avocado Salsa


Go to https://recipes.saladmaster.com/recipe/strawberry-cucumber-avocado-salsa to learn how to make this tasty appetizer!

Chicken & Rice

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
6-9 chicken thighs, bone-in, skinless
2 c. rice (brown, wild, long grain, etc.)
3 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. half & half
1 carrot (#1 cone)
1 celery stalk (#2 cone)
1/2 onion (#2 cone)
5-6 mushrooms (#3 cone)
1/4 c. parsley, chopped

Directions
Preheat 12" Electric Skillet on 450F until drops of water form beads. Press chicken thighs into skillet to sear one side (5-7 minutes). Season chicken with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Once chicken releases from the skillet, flip over and press opposite side into pan to sear (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet, set aside. Reduce heat to 350F. Add carrot, celery, onion, and mushrooms; saute until onions are translucent. Add rice, broth, and half & half; stir to combine. Add chicken back to skillet; cover and cook on 350F until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to 185F and continue cooking for 20 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Tip: Change the seasonings, vegetables, and herbs to create your own masterpiece! For example, omit poultry seasoning, half & half, carrot, celery, mushroom, and parsley. Season chicken with chili powder and cumin. Saute onion, green chilis, and garlic before adding rice, enchilada sauce, and chicken broth. Then garnish with chopped cilantro for a version of Arroz con Pollo!

Easy Steak Fajitas

Suggested Piece: MP5

Ingredients
2 lbs rump, skirt, or flank steak, cut into strips
1 pkt low-sodium fajita seasoning
1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 yellow onion, sliced
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, orange, or green), sliced
4 cloves garlic (#1 cone)
1 lime, zest & juice (#1 cone)
1 tbsp. honey
1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
For serving:
small tortillas, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, cheese

Directions
In bottom of MP5 layer steak strips, fajita seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cover and and set probe temperature to 350F. When Vapo-Valve clicks reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 30-45 minutes. In the meantime, zest and juice lime on food processor and whisk together with honey. Just before serving pour off 1 c. of liquid from fajitas. Then fold in honey-lime mixture and garnish with cilantro.    

Summer Fresh Corn Zucchini Chowder

Suggested Piece: 7 Qt. Roaster

Ingredients
4 strips bacon, chopped
2 c yellow onion, #2 or #3 cone
4 celery stalks, #2 cone
2 med carrots, #1 or #2 cone
4 garlic cloves, #1 cone
1 tsp. dried thyme
4 med potatoes, #3 cone
8 c. chicken or vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
5 1/2 c. frozen corn
2 med zucchini, #2 or #3 cone
2 c. half & half
Salt & pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley to garnish
Cayenne pepper, to serve (opt.)

Directions
In bottom of 7 Qt. Roaster over medium heat add bacon and cook until brown (3-4 minutes). Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and thyme; cook until vegetables begin to soften (5 minutes). Add potatoes, broth, bay leaves, zucchini, and corn; season with salt & pepper to taste. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 15 minutes or until vegetables are completely tender. Discard bay leaves and transfer 4 cups of chowder to a blender; puree until smooth. Stir the mixture back into the 7 Qt. Roaster. Add half & half, cover and cook just until heated through. Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley and sprinkle fo cayenne pepper (opt.) 

Friday, April 19, 2019

Broccoli Apple Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
4 c broccoli (#2 & #3 cones, approx 2 heads)
2 small gala apples (#3 cone)
1 c walnuts (#2 cone)
1 c carrots (#2 cone, approx 1 carrot)
1/2 c golden raisins or dried cranberries
1/4 c red onion (#2 cone, 1/4 onion)

Dressing:
3/4 c plain Greek yogurt
1/3 c mayonnaise
1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp honey or agave
1/4 tsp salt (more to taste)

Directions
In small mixing bowl whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. Chill until ready to use. In 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl process walnuts, broccoli stalks, carrots, and onion on #2 cone. Change to #3 cone to process broccoli florets and apples; add golden raisins. Pour in dressing and toss until evenly coated.

Faux-tato Salad

Suggested Piece:  2.5 Qt Perforated Basket, 3 Qt Saucepan, and 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower (#3 cone)
3 eggs, hard cooked (#3 cone)
3 tbsp mayonnaise
3 tbsp sour cream
1/4 c sweet pickle relish
1 tbsp sweet onion (#2 cone)
1 tbsp mustard
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions
Pre-cool 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl in refrigerator. Pour 1/2 inch of water in bottom of 3 Qt Saucepan, place on stove over medium heat. Meanwhile, process cauliflower stalks on #3 cone (stopping at florets and breaking them apart) into 2.5 Qt Perforated Basket. Rinse 3 eggs and place on top of cauliflower. Insert basket over preheated water in 3 Qt Saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and transfer cauliflower to cold 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl. Peel eggs and process on #3 cone. Combine cauliflower, eggs, and all remaining ingredients. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

Creamed Corn

Suggested Piece: 9" Small Skillet

Ingredients
1  lb frozen corn
8 oz Neuftchatel cream cheese
1/4 c butter
1 tbsp sugar
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions
Place frozen corn in bottom of saucepan. Add remaining ingredients on top. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes. Stir to incorporate all ingredients evenly before serving.

Alternatives:
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper: to kick it up a notch!
- 4 oz. canned green chilis
- 1-2 diced green onions as a garnish
- Substitute sugar for brown sugar and add 2 cloves minced garlic
- Substitute sugar for stevia for a healthier option.

Deviled Eggs - Three Ways

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet, 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
12 eggs
4 tbsp mayonnaise (or veganaise)
4 tsp yellow mustard
2 tsp dill pickle juice or vinegar
Sat & pepper to taste

Directions
Place a sopping wet paper towel in bottom of 11" Large Skillet. Place rinsed raw eggs on top of paper towel. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and cook for approx 10-15 minutes. Place eggs in 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl filled with water and ice. Allow eggs to cool before handling. Peel and slice each egg lengthwise and remove yolks. In small bowl combine yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and a pinch of salt & pepper. Mash until smooth. Scoop mixture into a plastic sandwich bag and snip the corner to create a piping bag.

Variations
Smoked Paprika: Use lime juice in place of pickle juice. Add 1-2 tbsp fresh cilantro and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika to the yolk mixture. Top with additional smoked paprika.

Curry: Use lemon or lime juice in place of pickle juice. Add 1/4-1/2 tsp yellow curry powder to your yolk mixture. Top with minced cilantro or additional curry powder.

Avocado: Use lemon or lime juice in place of pickle juice. Use 2-4 tbsp fresh avocado in place of the mayonnaise. Top with fresh cilantro. (You can also use prepared guacamole instead of avocado!)

To-Die-For Carrot Cake

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
Bowl #1:
1 1/4 c apple (#1 cone, approx 2 apples)
2 c sugar
3 eggs, room temperature

Bowl #2:
2 c whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon

Bowl #3:
2 c carrots (#1 cone, approx 3 carrots)
1 c shredded sweetened coconut
1 c walnuts (#2 cone)
1 tsp vanilla
1 c crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2 c butter softened
8 oz Neuftchatel cream cheese
1 lb powdered sugar

Toppings:
- toasted pecans
- shredded sweetened coconut

Directions
Preheat 12" Electric Skillet on 180F. Combine bowl #1, and add bowl #2, then bowl #3. Lightly coat skillet with coconut oil, pour cake batter in warm skillet, and cover. Increase temperature to 250F and "bake" for 30-40 minutes, or until the cake is no longer wet on top and springs to the touch. (Remember, cakes/dough should never "click.") Invert on a rack or plate and let cool. Meanwhile, make the frosting! Beat the butter and cream cheese until nice and fluffy. Add in the vanilla and powdered sugar, continue to beat until smooth. Apply a generous dollop of frosting on top a cooled cake and spread. Finish by sprinkling with toasted pecans and/or shredded sweetened coconut. For best results refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Alternative: To bake in the oven, pour batter in either a 9x13 Bake & Roast Pan or two (2) 9" Cake Pans. Bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Ham with Mango Salsa

Suggested Piece: 10 Qt Roaster

Ingredients
1 spiral ham
16 oz fresh mango salsa

Directions
Place ham in 10 Qt Roaster. Pour mango salsa over ham. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 20 minutes per pound.

Salmon Florentine

Suggested Piece: 5 Qt Wok

Ingredients
1 bag fresh spinach
2 lb salmon fillet, skinless
1 c chopped green onions
4 garlic cloves (#1 cone)
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 oz part-skim ricotta cheese
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

Directions
Place fresh spinach in bottom of 5 Qt Wok. Lay salmon fillet on top of spinach (cut to fit if needed). In small bowl combine green onions, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and ricotta cheese. Spread over salmon fillet and top with halved tomatoes. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for approximately 15 minutes.

Kung Pao Beef Zoodles

Suggested Piece: 10" Chef Gourmet Skillet

Ingredients
4 medium zucchinis (#2 cone)
16 oz steak, cut into 1" pieces
Salt & pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper (#3 cone)
2 tsp sesame oil
4 cloves garlic (#1 cone)
2 tsp ginger (#1 cone)
4 tbsp crushed dry roasted peanuts
4 tbsp green onions, sliced

Sauce:
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp red chili paste
4 tsp stevia (sugar)

Directions
Using the #2 cone processes zucchini's into "noodles" and set aside. Salt and pepper steak and brown in 10" Chef Gourmet Skillet over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add bell pepper, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together all ingredients for sauce in small bowl. Pour sauce over steak mixture and heat through. Remove from heat and fold in zucchini "noodles". Serve immediately.

Super Green Detox Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
Salad:
1 English cucumber (#3 cone)
1 green bell pepper (#3 cone)
Spring mixed greens
Alfalfa sprouts
1 tbsp hemp seeds

Dressing:
1 avocado
1/4 c water
1 tbsp tamari
1 1/2 tsp maple syrup
1/3 c cilantro, fresh
1/3 c parsley, fresh
1 1/2 oregano, fresh
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Directions
Add all dressing ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Process cucumber and bell pepper on #3 cone over spring mixed greens. Toss with alfalfa sprouts and hemp seeds. Top with dressing and enjoy!

Mojito Fruit Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
2 Granny Smith apples (#3 cone)
5 kiwis (#3 cone)
1 honeydew melon (#3 cone)
1/2 lb green grapes
2 limes (#1 cone)
3 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Directions
Process apples, kiwis, and melon on #3 cone in 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl. Add grapes and chopped mint. Zest and juice both limes on #1 cone. Fold all ingredients together. Chill in fridge up to an hour before serving.

Green Chili Cabbage Enchiladas

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients
1 head cabbage (#3 cone)
14 oz shredded cooked chicken (#3 cone)
28 oz can mild enchilada sauce
4 oz Neufchatel cream cheese
1/2 c fresh chopped cilantro
1/2 c chopped green onions
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
4 oz shredded cheddar cheese (#1 cone)

Directions
In medium bowl combine shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cream cheese, cilantro, green onions, salt, pepper, and cumin. In large skillet layer 1/2 chicken mixture, 1/2 head cabbage (#3 cone), 2 oz shredded cheddar cheese (#1 cone); then the rest of the chicken mixture, the other 1/2 head of cabbage (#3 cone), and top with the remaining 2 oz shredded cheddar cheese (#1 cone). Cover and cook over medium heat. When Vapo-Valve clicks reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes.

Rolled Enchiladas: Create chicken mixture above but only add 1/2 can of enchilada sauce. Place whole head of cabbage in 2.5 Qt Perforated Basket over water in 3 Qt Sauce Pan. Cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce heat to low for approximately 10 minutes. Peel cabbage leaves from head, fill with chicken mixture, roll, and place in skillet. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top of rolled enchiladas and top with cheddar cheese. Cover and cook over medium heat. When Vapo-Valve clicks reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes.

4 servings: 1 lean, 3 greens, and 1 condiment

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Suggested Piece: 7 Qt Roaster

Ingredients
9 c broccoli (#3 cone)
3/8 tsp salt
3/8 tsp pepper
3/8 tsp garlic powder
6 c chicken broth
8 oz Neufchatel cream cheese
1/2 c cheddar cheese (#1 cone)

Directions
In 7 Qt Roaster add chicken broth, broccoli, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat. When Vapo-Valve clicks reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 15 minutes. Add a few cups of warm soup to blender with cream cheese, blend until smooth. Pour cream cheese and soup mixture back into 7 Qt and stir to combine. Serve in bowls topped with 1 tbsp cheddar cheese per bowl.

6 servings: 1/8 lean, 3 greens, 1.5 condiments, and 1 health fat per serving.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Frittata


Suggested Piece: Small Skillet

Ingredients
1/4 onion (#2 cone)
1/2 c green pepper, diced
5 eggs
4 egg whites
1/2 tsp salt (opt.)
1/4 tsp pepper (opt.)
3 tbsp Parmesan cheese (#1 cone)

Directions
Add the onions and peppers to skillet and cook over medium-low heat until soft. Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Add mixture to the green pepper and onions in the skillet and cover. Cook over medium low heat until center of frittata is firm.

Peppercorn Pistachio Caesar Salad


Suggested Piece: Smokeless Broiler & 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
1 large sweet potato, unpeeled (#4 cone)
1/3 c hummus of choice
3 tbsp unsweetened green tea, chilled
3 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 large garlic cloves
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp lemon juice
1 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black peppercorns, or to taste, divided
8 c packed field greens or mesclun salad (8 ounces)
2 tbsp chopped, lightly salted, roasted shelled pistachios

Directions
Preheat a Smokeless Broiler. Grill until crispy. Set aside. Add the hummus, tea, cheese, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon peppercorns to a blender. Cover and purée. When ready to serve, toss the dressing with the greens in a large mixing bowl. Transfer to 4 separate bowls or plates, top with the grilled sweet potato slices, sprinkle with the pistachios and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns, and serve.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bites


Suggested Piece: Stainless Steel Cookie Sheets & Turner

Ingredients
1 egg
1 ripe banana
1/2 c peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp Splenda brown sugar blend
2 c old fashioned rolled oats
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c ground flax seed

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl whisk together peanut butter, banana, egg, vanilla and Splenda brown sugar blend. In a small bowl mix together oats, baking soda and salt. Add milled flaxseed. Add oat mixture to peanut butter mixture and mix well. Scoop batter into 1 tablespoon balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Chopped Mexcian Salad with Lime


Suggested Piece: Food Processor & Oval Baking Dish

Ingredients
1/2 c lime juice
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 tsp honey
15 oz black beans, rinsed
2 c frozen corn, thawed
2 ripe avocados
1/4 c EVOO
3 cloves garlic (#1 cone)
6 c romaine lettuce
1 c jicama (#3 cone)
1 red bell pepper (#2 cone)
1/2 Monterey jack cheese (#2 cone)

Directions
In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, EVOO, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, and honey. Dressing is best served at room temperature. Spread lettuce evenly across a Oval Baking Dish. Arrange beans, jicama, corn, bell pepper, and avocados side by side on top of lettuce. Garnish with cheese. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, for at least 1 hour. Drizzle with dressing before serving.

Sirloin & Broccoli Stir Fry


Suggested Piece: 5 Qt. Gourmet Wok & 1 Qt Saucepan

Ingredients
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp ginger (#1 cone)
1 garlic clove (#1 cone)
1 lb boneless sirloin steak, trimmed, cut into 1/4" crosswise strips
1 c brown rice
1 c low sodium beef broth
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
3 oz broccoli florets
1 yellow squash (#3 cone)
4 green onions, sliced
2 oz red cabbage (#5 cone)

Directions
Put cornstarch in a medium bowl. Add the soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, whisking to dissolve the cornstarch. Add the beef, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, prepare the rice in 1 Qt Saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside. In 5 Qt Gourmet Wok cook the beef mixture over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until beef is browned on the outside. Transfer beef to a large plate. In the same wok, over medium heat, stir together the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook until Vapo-Valve clicks, reduce heat to low for 2-3 minutes. Return the beef mixture to the wok. Pour in the broth mixture, stirring to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the broth mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Serve over brown rice.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Strawberry Coconut Chia Pudding

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
1 can full fat coconut milk or cream
1/4 c. erythritol or xylitol (ground fine to dissolve easier)
1/2 c. chia seeds
12 organic strawberries (washed, stemmed)

Directions
Blend coconut milk/cream, erythritol/xylitol, organic strawberries until smooth. Pour into 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl. Add chia seeds and whisk well to incorporate. Let thicken and gel in fridge for 2-4 hours. Serve chilled. Can add sliced strawberries on top.

Lemon Butter Shrimp and Zoodles

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