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!

Green Chicken Masala

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
1 onion (#2 cone)
3 tbsp. olive oil (opt.)
2 lbs. skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. chicken broth
Small bunch fresh mint leaves
2 c. fresh cilantro leaves
1 jalapeno, chopped coarsely
4 garlic cloves (#1 cone)
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. full-fat coconut milk
Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions
In a skillet over medium heat (approx. 300F), add the onion with the olive oil (opt.). Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion starts to soften. Add chicken thighs and turmeric to the skillet and continue cooking (approx. 7 mins.) Place the lemon juice, broth, mint, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic in a blender or food processor and blend until you obtain a smooth puree. Add the cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Cook for just about a minute. Add in the coconut milk, season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and add the herb puree. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Then reduce heat to low for approximately 15 minutes or until the chicken is well cooked and tender. Serve immediately.

Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Suggested Piece: Medium Cold Bowl

Ingredients
3 Tbsp. Peanut butter, reduced-fat & smooth
4 Tbsp. Cider vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp. Water
2 tsp. Honey
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Ground black pepper
1 Jalapeno, finely chopped
1 Red or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 Green onions or scallions, chopped
1/4 head Green cabbage (#3 cone)
1/4 head Red cabbage (#3 cone)
1/4 c. Peanuts, chopped & unsalted

Directions
In Medium Cold Bowl add peanut butter, vinegar, hot water, honey, salt, and pepper. Finely chop the jalapeno, seeding it for a less spicy salad. Add jalapeno into the bowl. Use a whisk or fork to combine until dressing is smooth. Quarter the bell pepper, removing and discarding the seeds. Thinly slice the bell pepper and chop the scallions. Add both into the bowl, along with the green and red cabbage. Use tongs or a spatula to fully combine the vegetables with the dressing. Chop peanuts and sprinkle over the salad. Let sit a few minutes for flavors to absorb. Serve.

Creamy Chicken Curry

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
2 Tbsp. Avocado oil
1 medium Onion (#2 cone)
2 tsp. Garlic powder
6 oz. can Tomato paste, no salt added,
2 tsp. Ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. Ground coriander
1/2 tsp Ground tumeric
1/2 tsp Cayenne
1 lb. Chicken breasts, bone/skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 c. Sour cream, fat-free
1/2 tsp. salt
1 medium Jalapeno, seeded, diced
1 Tbsp. Ginger (#1 cone)
1/2 c. Cilantro, chopped
1 tsp. Garam masala (opt.)

Directions
In 12" Electric Skillet heat oil over medium heat (350F), add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic powder, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cyenne. Continue to cook for approx. 1 minute. Stir in chicken, sour cream, and salt. Cover and cook until VapoValve clicks, reduce heat to low (185F) and set timer for 15-20 minutes (giving chicken time to cook through). Remove lid, stir in jalapeno and ginger. Replace lid and continue to cook on low an additional 10 minutes. Just before serving sprinkle with cilantro and garam masala.

Cooking Tip: Dry-roasted spices are ground together to make the distinctive blend known as garam masala. It may include 10 to 12 different spices, such as cumin, coriander, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, and mace, and is usually added to food near the end of cooking or right before the dish is served to enhance the complexity of 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. 

Sinigang

Suggested Piece: 7 Qt Roaster

Ingredients
8-10 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 large onion (#3 cone)
2 lbs. salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 pack Sinigang mix
1 large daikon (#3 cone)
2 jalapenos


Directions
Combine all ingredients in 7 Qt Roaster. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks rapidly. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for approx. 30 min.