Parmesan Garlic Asparagus

Suggested Piece: Smokeless Broiler

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus
EVOO
1/2 c. parmesan cheese (#1 cone)
1 clove garlic (#1 cone)

Directions
Prepare the asparagus by holding the end of the spear with one hand and grasp just above the middle with the other. Gently bend until it snaps – the asparagus will naturally break at the right place. Discard the ends. Drizzle the asparagus with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). In a sealable plastic bag combine parmesan cheese and garlic. Toss asparagus spears in cheese and garlic until coated, and grill until tender.

Frittata

Suggested Piece: Small Skillet

Ingredients
1/4 onion (#2 cone)
1/2 c green pepper, diced
5 eggs
4 egg whites
1/2 tsp salt (opt.)
1/4 tsp pepper (opt.)
3 tbsp Parmesan cheese (#1 cone)

Directions
Add the onions and peppers to skillet and cook over medium-low heat until soft. Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Add mixture to the green pepper and onions in the skillet and cover. Cook over medium low heat until center of frittata is firm.

Spaghetti Pasta Salad

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet & 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
1 lb. thin spaghetti
2 tbsp. salt
2 cucumber (#3 cone)
1 orange pepper, seeded (#3 cone)
1/2 red onion (#4 cone)
10 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
8 oz. mini pepperoni
4 oz. sliced black olives, drained
1/2 c. Parmesan or Pecorino Romano (#1 cone)
Dressing
1/2 c. EVOO
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
2 tsp. sugar
1 garlic clove (#1 cone)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

Directions

Cook the spaghetti according to the pack age directions in boiling water seasoned with 2 tbsp. salt. Drain, rinse and cool. Add the spaghetti to 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl with the cucumbers, orange bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mini pepperoni, black olives, and cheese. In a small bowl whisk together the EVOO, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over the spaghetti mixture and toss to coat. Add more cheese, salt, and pepper to taste. Chill for 30 minutes up to overnight.

Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin

Suggested Piece: Small Skillet

Ingredients
3 medium russet potatoes (#4 cone)
2 cloves garlic, (#1 cone)
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, opt.
1 c. heavy cream
1 oz. mild cheddar cheese (#1 cone)
1 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese (#1 cone)
2 oz. Gruyere cheese (#2 cone)
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese (#1 cone)

Directions

Lightly butter bottom and sides of Small Skillet. Toss cheese together in a large bowl. In a medium bowl whisk together salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic with the heavy cream, set aside. Slice potatoes on #4 cone. Add two layers of potatoes to skillet, topping off with a small handful of cheese. Repeat layers until all potatoes and cheese have been used. Pour heavy cream mixture over top. Cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce heat to low for approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove lid and slide in oven on broil to lightly brown the top.

Butternut Squash Pasta

Suggested Piece: 7 Qt Roaster & 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients
8 oz. Spaghetti, whole grain
3 c. Butternut squash (#3 cone)
1 c. Vegetable broth, fat-free & low sodium
1/2 c. Onion (#3 cone)
2 cloves Garlic (#1 cone)
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
2 c. Sugar snap peas, trimmed & halved
2 Tbsp. Sage, freshly chopped
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese (#1 cone)

Directions
Prepare pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt. Drain well in a colander. Set aside. In 11" Large Skillet stir together squash, broth, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, reduce heat to low for approximately 5 minutes. Remove lid and stir in peas. Cover cracking the lid and return temperature to medium heat for approximately 7-10 minutes or until the squash is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the sage. Serve the squash mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese!

Mediterranean Salad

Suggested Piece: Large Cold Bowl

Ingredients
1 head Lettuce (green/red leaf or romaine), cut into thin strips
1 Cucumber (#3 cone)
1/2 c. Tomatoes, chopped
1 - 15.5 oz. can Chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1/2 Red onion (#4 cone)
1/2 c. Feta crumbles or Parmesan cheese (#1 cone)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. Red wine or cider vinegar

Directions
In a Large Cold Bowl toss lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, cheese, and onion. In a small mixing bowl whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, and pepper. Pour dressing over salad mixture, toss.

Massaged Kale Salad

Suggested Piece: Large Cold Bowl & Santoku Knife

Ingredients
8 c. Kale, stemmed, chopped
3 Tbsp. Lemon juice
2 Tbsp. Avocado oil
1/2 tsp. Yellow or Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp. Ground black pepper
3 Tbsp. Sunflower or pumpkin seeds, hulled, unsalted
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese (#1 cone)

Directions
Prepare the kale: Lay each leaf onto a cutting board. Use a Santoku Knife to cut each side of the kale leaf's rib to remove and discard it. (Kale ribs are quite bitter and tough, making it best to remove.) Repeat with remaining leaves. Then, slice the kale into about 1/2 inch pieces. If kale is still wet from washing, dry it with paper towels or a clean dish towel. In a large bowl, add lemon juice, oilm mustard, and pepper. Use a fork to mix dressing together. Add the chopped kale into the bowl. Use your fingers to gently massage the dressing into the kale until the kale has wilted from 8 cups to 6 cups, just a few minutes. Top kale salad with pumpkin seeds and parmesan cheese. Serve.

Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt Roaster, 2.5 Qt Culinary Basket -or- *your favorite roaster.

Ingredients
1 medium to large spaghetti squash
½ stick butter
Your favorite garlic seasoning (we used Johnny’s).
1 c. fresh parmesan cheese

Directions
Cut squash into quarters and place in Culinary Basket over 3 Qt with ½ inch of water. Medium-click-low until tender. Shred parmesan cheese using #1 cone, set aside. Scrape insides of squash out with a fork and place back into 3 Qt Roaster. Add remaining ingredients and mix until butter and cheese are melted. Serve with your favorite sauce or on it’s own!

*If cooking without the Culinary Basket, place squash, flesh side up in the bottom of your favorite roaster. Medium-click-low until tender. Follow remaining directions.

Tortellini Salad

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt Roaster, 2.5 Qt Culinary Basket, Saladmaster Machine

Ingredients
22-oz. pkg. frozen (or fresh) cheese tortellini 
1 pkg. cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
1 pkg. yellow cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
2 1/2 c. fresh corn kernels, cooked and sliced from the cob (approx. 4 cobs)
1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, sliced in ribbons
4 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese (#1 cone)
Freshly ground black pepper

For the Dressing
1/2 c. Olive Oil
1/4 c. Red Wine Vinegar
1 juiced lemon
1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
Pepper to taste

Directions
Vapor cook corn cobs in Culinary basket over 3 Qt Roaster with 1/2 inch water. Remove Basket, allow corn to cool before removing kernels. Rinse out 3qt and reuse to cook pasta. Shred Parmesan Cheese on #1 cone. In a large jar, mix all dressing ingredients and shake, shake, shake. Add all ingredients together in large bowl, chill for several hours before serving.