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.

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.