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.

Summer Pasta Salad

Suggested Piece: 5 Qt. Wok

Ingredients
8 oz. farfalle pasta, cooked
1 zucchini (#3 cone)
2 yellow squash (#3 cone)
2 nectarines, chopped
1/3 c. parsley, chopped
1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted
Salt & pepper to taste

Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
1 tbsp. lime zest
2 tbsp. lime juice
2 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. Creole mustard
1 1/2 tsp. honey
1 garlic clove (#1 cone)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

Directions
Rinse prepared pasta with cold water, and drain well. Gently fold together pasta, zucchini, yellow squash, nectarines, and parsley in 5 Qt. Wok. Whisk together lime zest, lime juice, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Drizzle dressing over salad. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

Suggestions: Add shredded chicken to salad for a protein boost! For a gluten-free option use quinoa or rice pasta.

Pear, Apple, & Chicken Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, cooked & chopped
1 pear (#3 cone)
1 apple (#3 cone)
3 c. romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 c. walnuts (toasted and drizzled with 2 tsp. honey)
1/2 c. Gorgonzola cheese
Dressing
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice (#1 cone)
1/4 c. EVOO
4 tbsp. honey
Balsamic vinegar
1/8 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions
Combine dressing ingredients in a lidded jar. Shake well. Set aside. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour half the dressing over the salad and toss well, adding dressing to taste.

Cucumber Caprese Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Cold Bowl

Ingredients

2 tbsp. Olive Oil

1 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar

1 tbsp. Dried Oregano

1 tbsp. Dried Basil

Dash Salt

Dash Pepper

1 Cucumber (#3 cone)

1½ c. Cherry Tomatoes, quartered

8 oz. Mozzarella (#3 cone)

½ Large Red Onion (#2 or #4 cone)

Directions

In a small bowl mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil and a dash of salt and pepper; set aside. Process cucumber and mozzarella on #3 cone into Medium Cold Bowl. Quarter washed cherry tomatoes. Add to the bowl with the cucumbers. Process red onion into bowl with cucumbers and tomatoes (of you do not like onion, feel free to omit from the recipe.) Pour marinade over vegetables and cheese; mix well. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.