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.

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.

Guiltless Macaroni & Cheese

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt. Saucepan with Culinary Basket & Small Skillet

Ingredients

2 heads cauliflower (#3 cone)

2 c. milk

3 oz. cream cheese

2-3 tbsp. flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. butter

3 garlic cloves (#1 cone)

1 c. cheese, sharp cheddar (#1 cone)

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Heat ½ inch of water in bottom of 3 Qt. Saucepan over medium heat. Process cauliflower on #3 cone into Culinary Basket. Set basket in 3 Qt.; cover and cook on medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and cook for approx. 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place milk, cream cheese, flour, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth.  In a bottom of Small Skillet sauté butter and garlic over medium heat (careful not to overcook!) Then add milk mixture to the skillet. Stir constantly for about 3 or 4 minutes or until it just comes to a simmer. Keep stirring and let it cook for a few minutes more. It should be much thicker now. When it’s nice and thickened remove the pan from the heat. Add the cheese and stir until smooth. It will continue to thicken upon standing. Season with additional salt & pepper if needed. Remove basket and pour water from 3 Qt. Transfer cauliflower into 3 Qt. and fold in cheese sauce.

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
1 can (28 oz.) green or red enchilada sauce
1 can green chilis
1 pkg. corn tortillas
1 carrot (#1 cone)
1 yellow squash (#1 cone)
1 zucchini (#1 cone)
8 oz. cheese (Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Jalepeno Jack)
2 cans beans, drained (black or pinto)
1 lb. ground beef (opt.)

Directions
Cover bottom of skillet with enchilada sauce. Layer the following in order:
(1) Corn tortillas
(2) 1 can of beans (or 1/2 the ground beef)
(3) 1/2 yellow squash (#1 cone)
(4) 1/2 zucchini (#1 cone)
(5) 1/2 carrot (#1 cone)
(6) 1/2 can green chilis
(7) 4 oz. cheese (#1 cone)
Repeat #1 - #7 for a 2nd layer. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and top with any remaining cheese. Set temperature to 350F until VapoValve clicks. The reduce temperature to 185F for approx. 15 min. For an alternative version of this recipe substitute squash with various colors of bell pepper and/or add an onion (#2 cone) for a different flavor!

Jalapeno Poppers

Suggested Piece: Smokeless Broiler

Ingredients

8 oz. cheese (#1 cone)

4-5 jalapenos

Directions

Cut jalapenos in halve lengthwise, scrape out vein and seeds with a spoon. (For spicier kick leave in the vein!) Stuff each halve with a pinch of cheese and place on Smokeless Broiler. Grill until cheese is melted and jalapeno is heated through. 

Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Oil Core Skillet

Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef, pre-cooked & crumbled
6 strips bacon, pre-cooked & chopped
Lasagna noodles, uncooked & broken
Cheese (Mozzarella & Monterey Jack)
Diced tomatoes, canned
*Cheese sauce

Directions
Layer diced tomatoes, lasagna noodles, cheese, ground beef, noodles, bacon, cheese sauce, cheese. Cover and set temperature to 350F. When Vapo-Valve clicks reduce heat to 180F and cook for approximately 20 minutes. Let cool before serving.

*Cheese Sauce: base of equal parts 2 T. butter & 2 T. flour, once a bubbling paste add a 1 c. of milk , 1 c. vegetable bouillon, shredded cheese and cream cheese. Salt & pepper to taste!

Saladmaster Stuff

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt Saucepan & 2.5 Qt Perforated Basket

Ingredients
1 - 1.5 lbs. ground beef or ground turkey
1 can condensed cream soup (i.e. chicken, mushroom, celery)
8 oz. cheese (#1 cone)
Variety of vegetables
cabbage
potatoes
onions
carrots
zucchini
celery
spinach

Directions
Using 3 Qt Saucepan & 2.5 Qt Perforated Basket *degrease your ground meat. Once cooked through, pour out the water in the bottom of the 3 Qt Saucepan and transfer ground meat into it. Using the #2 or #3 cone, cut and layer as many vegetables as you wish on top of the cooked meat. Above are just a few examples of vegetables... you decide what to use when creating your own "stuff" casserole! Add one large can of condensed cream soup, covering all the vegetables. Sprinkle cheese on top and cover with lid. Cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce heat to low for approximately 30 minutes. For best results allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.

*If using ground beef, degrease the meat by cooking it in the 2.5 Qt Perforated or Culinary Basket over 1/2 inch of water in the 3 Qt. Saucepan on medium-high temperature. While cooking the fats & oils will drip into the water instantly making your meat leaner! 

Cheesy Biscuits

Suggested Piece: Bake & Roast Pan

Ingredients
2 pkgs. refrigerated biscuits
Garlic powder
Dried oregano
Dried rosemary
Salt
Olive oil
Cheese (#2 cone)

Directions
Preheat oven to 400F. Open refrigerated biscuit packages and separate biscuits. Cut dough into quarters, toss with seasonings (garlic, oregano, rosemary, & salt) and olive oil. Spread out into Bake & Roast Pan and top with shredded cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Broccoli & Cheese

Suggested Piece: 3 Quart Roaster with Culinary Basket

Ingredients
1-2 broccoli crowns, 1" pieces
Cheese (#2 cone)

Directions
Add 1 cm of water in bottom of 3 Quart Roaster over medium heat. Place broccoli crown pieces in Culinary Basket and place in 3 Quart Roaster. Cover with lid and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 5-7 minutes. Empty water from 3 Quart Roaster and transfer broccoli from Culinary Basket to Roaster. Process desired amount of cheese on top of cooked broccoli and place lid on top to allow cheese to melt. Fold together melted cheese and broccoli.

Potato Soup

Suggested Piece: 3, 5, or 7 Quart Roaster

Ingredients
1 large potato per person (#3 cone)
1/4 c. chopped celery per person (#2 cone)
1/4 c. chopped onion per person (#3 cone)
Milk, covers potatoes by 1 inch
2 tsp. flour
Salt & Pepper to taste
Bacon (optional)
Cheese (optional)

Directions
Select the size Roaster that will fill your piece at least 2/3 full. Combine all ingredients in Roaster, cover, and turn heat to medium. When Vapo-Valve clicks reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 30-60 minutes. Top with pieces of cooked bacon or shredded cheese.