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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

See original recipe here https://recipes.saladmaster.com/recipe/stone-fruit-crisp

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keto Pumpkin Spice Almond Flour Cake

Suggested Piece: Small Skillet

Ingredients
2 1/2 c. almond flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 1/4 tsp. pumpkin spice
2 eggs
1/3 c. maple syrup, sugar-free
1/2 c. pumpkin puree
1/4 c. coconut oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
3/4 c. monk fruit sweetener
2 tsp cinnamon

Directions

Lightly grease small skillet. In large bowl combine the almond flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice. Stir until well combined. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, sugar-free maple syrup, pumpkin puree, coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Add this egg mixture into the almond flour mixture and stir until combined. Pour batter into skillet. Cover and bake over medium-low heat until center firm and cooked through. Invert onto a plate; let cool. Drizzle with butter and sprinkle with monk fruit sweetener and cinnamon.

Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
2 c. chocolate graham crackers (#1 cone)
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
24 oz. cream cheese
2 eggs
1 tbsp. cornstarch
8 oz. sour cream
1 box candy canes (#1 cone)

Directions
Mix cream cheese with sugar and mix in eggs. Add sour cream and cornstarch. Ground graham crackers in skillet with #1 cone and melt with butter to form crust. Add cream cheese mixture. Bake at 250F for 1 hour. Add candy cane crumb topping. Place in fridge for 1-2 hours before serving.

Note: You can substitute chocolate graham crackers for honey graham crackers. Also, you can substitute candy cane crumbs for any flavor fruit pie filling.

No Bake Cookies

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt. Saucepan & Cookie Sheet

Ingredients
2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
3 c. quick oats
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. peanut butter

Directions
Over medium heat combine sugar, cocoa, butter, and milk in a 3 Qt. Saucepan. Simmer until bubbling for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in quick oats, vanilla, and peanut butter. Work quickly to drop spoonfuls on parchment lined cookie sheet. Chill for 15-20 minutes or until the cookies are set.

Coconut Blueberry Lemon Bars

Suggested Piece: Two Burner Griddle

Ingredients
Crust
2 c. shredded coconut
1 c. almond flour
1/4 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. honey
4 tbsp. coconut oil
2 - 3 c. blueberries, chopped
2 egg whites

Filling
6 eggs + 4 egg yolks
2 tbsp. honey
4 tbsp. lemon zest
1 c. lemon juice
2/3 c. almond flour
Shredded coconut for sprinkling

Directions
Preheat oven to 400F and line a two burner griddle with parchment paper. Melt the coconut oil in a 2 Qt. Saucepan over medium heat. Add honey, shredded coconut, almond flour, and salt to the pan. Mix well until combined and remove from the heat. Let it cool to room temperature and add the blueberries. Add on egg while to the mixture and stir. Transfer the mixture on the bottom of the prepared pan and press down firmly. Bake for 20 minutes and remove from the oven. Let it cool. To prepare the filling beat together the eggs and egg yolks until frothy. Add the remaining ingredients and beat for a couple more minutes. Reduce the oven heat to 375F. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for another 20 minutes or until the center is set. Let the bars cool completely. Cut into squares, dust with more shredded coconut, and serve.

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Suggested Piece: 2 Stainless Steel Cookie Sheets

Ingredients
3 c. almond flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 large eggs
1/4 c. maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. coconut oil
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 375F. Sift together the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Beat in the eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and coconut oil with hand mixer until well combined. Fold in the dark chocolate chips. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, drop tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough about 2 inches apart. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool, and serve.

Paleo Strawberry Crumble

Suggested Piece: 12" Gourmet Chef Skillet

Ingredients
4 c. fresh strawberries (#3 cone)
2 tbsp. tapioca flour
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. maple syrup

Grain-Free Crumble Topping
1 c. almond flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. coconut oil
3 tbsp. maple syrup

Directions
In a mixing bowl toss together strawberries, tapioca flour, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and syrup. In a separate mixing bowl combine the ingredients for the crumble topping. In bottom of cold skillet layer strawberry mixture then topping. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until strawberries are juicy and bubbly. Set oven to broil and slide skillet inside to brown topping (careful not to over cook!) Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Super Simple Vanilla Ice Cream

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
2 c. heavy cream
2 c. whole milk
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Directions
Blend all ingredients in a blender until ingredients are completely combined and sugar is dissolved. Pour batter into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's directions to freeze the ice cream.
Pour ice cream into 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 1 - 3 hours before serving to allow the ice cream to firm up a bit. Grab a spoon and enjoy!

Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Suggested Piece: Double Burner Griddle

Ingredients
1 lb. strawberries
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs (#1 cone)

Directions
Cut off tops of the strawberries and set aside. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer. Process graham crackers on food processor creating crumbs into a separate small bowl. Dip the wide end of the strawberry in the cream cheese mixture, then roll it around in the graham cracker crumbs.

Berry Cobbler

Suggested Piece: Small Skillet

Ingredients
2 small bags frozen fruit
(e.g. blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.)
- or -
2-3 c. fresh berries
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 box yellow cake mix
1/2 c. melted butter

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover and cook berries over medium heat in bottom of small skillet until VapoValve begins to click. Pour off 1/2 c. fruit liquid in a cup; set aside. Add sugar to fruit, mix, and cook using the medium - click - low method for 5 additional minutes. Meanwhile stir cornstarch into reserved juice until well mixed. Add to fruit mixture and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and sprinkle dry cake mix on top and drizzle with melted butter. Remove lid and handles. Bake in oven at 350°F until cake is browned and butter is absorbed. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!