Lemon Butter Shrimp and Zoodles

Suggested Piece: 10" Deep Skillet with Utility Rack

Ingredients
12 large shrimp
1 lemon
2-4 tbsp butter
2-3 zucchini (#3 cone)
Fresh parsley (opt.)
Salt & lemon pepper to taste

Directions
Melt butter in bottom of 10” Deep Skillet. Pour off into a dish. Process zucchini into bottom of piece and add half the lemon juiced, salt and lemon pepper. Place rack on top of zucchini and arrange peeled, deveined shrimp on grill. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve™ clicks, reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 min. Uncover and squeeze lemon over shrimp and drizzle with remaining butter. Garnish with parsley.

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!

Chicken & Rice

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
6-9 chicken thighs, bone-in, skinless
2 c. rice (brown, wild, long grain, etc.)
3 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. half & half
1 carrot (#1 cone)
1 celery stalk (#2 cone)
1/2 onion (#2 cone)
5-6 mushrooms (#3 cone)
1/4 c. parsley, chopped

Directions
Preheat 12" Electric Skillet on 450F until drops of water form beads. Press chicken thighs into skillet to sear one side (5-7 minutes). Season chicken with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Once chicken releases from the skillet, flip over and press opposite side into pan to sear (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet, set aside. Reduce heat to 350F. Add carrot, celery, onion, and mushrooms; saute until onions are translucent. Add rice, broth, and half & half; stir to combine. Add chicken back to skillet; cover and cook on 350F until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to 185F and continue cooking for 20 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Tip: Change the seasonings, vegetables, and herbs to create your own masterpiece! For example, omit poultry seasoning, half & half, carrot, celery, mushroom, and parsley. Season chicken with chili powder and cumin. Saute onion, green chilis, and garlic before adding rice, enchilada sauce, and chicken broth. Then garnish with chopped cilantro for a version of Arroz con Pollo!

Summer Fresh Corn Zucchini Chowder

Suggested Piece: 7 Qt. Roaster

Ingredients
4 strips bacon, chopped
2 c yellow onion, #2 or #3 cone
4 celery stalks, #2 cone
2 med carrots, #1 or #2 cone
4 garlic cloves, #1 cone
1 tsp. dried thyme
4 med potatoes, #3 cone
8 c. chicken or vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
5 1/2 c. frozen corn
2 med zucchini, #2 or #3 cone
2 c. half & half
Salt & pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley to garnish
Cayenne pepper, to serve (opt.)

Directions
In bottom of 7 Qt. Roaster over medium heat add bacon and cook until brown (3-4 minutes). Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and thyme; cook until vegetables begin to soften (5 minutes). Add potatoes, broth, bay leaves, zucchini, and corn; season with salt & pepper to taste. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 15 minutes or until vegetables are completely tender. Discard bay leaves and transfer 4 cups of chowder to a blender; puree until smooth. Stir the mixture back into the 7 Qt. Roaster. Add half & half, cover and cook just until heated through. Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley and sprinkle fo cayenne pepper (opt.) 

Super Green Detox Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
Salad:
1 English cucumber (#3 cone)
1 green bell pepper (#3 cone)
Spring mixed greens
Alfalfa sprouts
1 tbsp hemp seeds

Dressing:
1 avocado
1/4 c water
1 tbsp tamari
1 1/2 tsp maple syrup
1/3 c cilantro, fresh
1/3 c parsley, fresh
1 1/2 oregano, fresh
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Directions
Add all dressing ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Process cucumber and bell pepper on #3 cone over spring mixed greens. Toss with alfalfa sprouts and hemp seeds. Top with dressing and enjoy!

Paleo Fries with Herbs

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
4 large sweet potatoes (#3 cone)
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted

Directions
Melt coconut oil over medium heat in bottom of skillet. Combine all of the herbs, pepper, and sweet potato into skillet, stir to coat. Cover and crack lid to fry sweet potatoes.

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.

Herb Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped
3 English cucumbers (#3 cone)
1 c. grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 c. red onion, (#4 cone)
2 tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
1/2 c. feta cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and oregano in bowl. Toss together with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, mint, parsley, and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with feta.

Easy Creamy Hummus

Suggested Piece: 1.5 Qt. Small Bowl

Ingredients
2 cans chickpeas (15 oz. each), rinsed and drained
1 can white beans (15 oz.), rinsed and drained
1/3 c. lemon juice (#1 cone)
2 tbsp. tahini
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/4 tsp. sea salt
Water to thin as desired

Directions
In a blender combine all ingredients except the water. Begin blending; add water  and use just enough to get it smooth but still with a thick texture. Taste and add up to 1/4 teaspoon additional smoked paprika or other seasonings to taste.

Original recipe can be found at: https://www.pcrm.org/recipe/easy-creamy-hummus

Sausage Cornbread Stuffing

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt. Saucepan with Perforated/Culinary Basket

Ingredients
1 pkg. Premium Pork Regular Sausage
2 c. chopped celery
1 c. finely chopped onion
4 c. coarsely crumbled cornbread
¼ c. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 c. chicken broth
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ c. chopped pecans (opt.)

Directions
De-grease the sausage by cooking it in the 3 Qt. Perforated Basket /or Culinary Basket over 1/2 inch of water in the 3 Qt. Roaster on medium-high temperature. While cooking the fats & oils will drip into the water instantly making your meat leaner! Remove basket and pour out greasy water. Saute celery and onion in bottom of 3 Qt. Saucepan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until softened and onions are translucent. Add cornbread, parsley and seasoning; mix lightly. Add broth and egg; mix just until blended. Stir in pecans, if desired. Cover a cook over medium-low heat for approx. 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Optional: Just before serving, uncover and place in oven under the broiler to toast the top.

Brown Buttered Mashed Potatoes

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt. Sauce Pan with Perforated Basket

Ingredients

3-4 Yukon Gold potatoes (#3 cone)
2-3 cloves garlic, whole
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. heavy cream

1-2 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Place 1/2 inch of water in bottom of 3 Qt. Sauce Pan and begin warming over medium heat. Meanwhile, process 3 large potatoes on #3 cone into Culinary Basket. Place whole pealed garlic cloves on top of potatoes. Set Perforated 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 and add butter to bottom of pan. Brown butter over medium heat until milks solids separate and butter turns a golden brown. Immediately remove from heat and transfer potatoes from Perforated Basket to 3 Qt. Sauce Pan. Add heavy cream, finely chopped parsley, and salt & pepper to taste. Stir to combine and mash.

Fall Harvest Cube Stuffing

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt. Ultimate Culinaire

Ingredients
1 10-ounce package of Mrs. Cubbison's Herb Seasoned Cube Stuffing
1/2 c. sweet potato (#3 cone)
1/2 c. shallots (#2 cone)
1/2 c. celery (#2 cone)
12 oz. Cremini mushrooms (#3 cone)
4 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. butter
4 c. spinach, washed, stemmed, torn
1 tbsp. sage, fresh chopped
2 tbsp. parsley, fresh, chopped
2 tsp. thyme, fresh
2 c. vegetable broth
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions
Place sweet potato, shallots, celery and mushrooms in Culinaire with olive oil until coated; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook using the medium-click-low method for approximately 15 minutes. Add Mrs. Cubbison's Herb Seasoned Cube Stuffing, spinach, sage, parsley, thyme, chicken broth, salt and pepper; mix until combined well. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until warmed through. Uncover and place in oven under broiler for a few minutes until lightly browned on top.

Chicken Supremes in Persillade

Suggested Piece: 10" Gourmet Chef Skillet

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, boneless/skinless

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

3 scallions, minced

2 garlic cloves (#1 cone)

2 tbsp. butter

2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp. water

Directions

Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the salt and pepper, add to the skillet and brown 3 minutes. Turn the breasts over, reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook the chicken for about 3 minutes; it should be nicely browned on both sides and cooked through but still moist. Place the chicken breasts on warm plates. Add scallions garlic and butter to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute. Add the parsley and water and mix well to melt any solidified juices in the pan, then pour the sauce over the chicken. Serve immediately.  

Yellow Tomato Spaghetti Squash

Suggested Piece: 10 Qt. Roaster, 6.5 Qt. Culinary Basket, 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients

¼ c. Sliced almonds

3 tbsp. Butter

1 c. Panko breadcrumbs

⅓ c. Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Salt & Pepper to taste

3 pts. Yellow cherry tomatoes, halved

3 tbsp. Olive oil

4 cloves garlic (#1 cone)

2 Spaghetti squashes

1 lemon, zested and juiced (#1 cone)

⅓ c. Fresh basil, torn

EVOO for drizzling (opt.)

1 c. Parmigiano-Reggiano

Directions

Fill bottom of 10 Qt. Roaster with approx. 1/2-inch of water; set 6.5 Qt. Culinary Basket inside. Set whole spaghetti squash in Culinary Basket. Cover & cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks; reduce heat to low and cook for 20 min. Meanwhile toast almonds over medium heat in 11" Large Skillet. Remove from skillet and finely chop. Add butter and breadcrumbs to skillet and saute over medium heat until golden brown. Transfer to a small bowl; mix in the almonds and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. In same skillet heat olive oil, garlic and cherry tomatoes until tomatoes break down (about 10 minutes). Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and basil. Halve and loosen spaghetti squash with a fork from the tough skin. Toss squash with tomato sauce. Top with nutty breadcrumbs and parmigiano-reggiano cheese.

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Herbs & Lemon

Suggested Piece: Smokeless Broiler

Ingredients

2-4 skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs. total)

1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme

1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh oregano

1/4 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary

3 tbsp. lemon juice

Directions

Place chicken breasts in-between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and, using a meat mallet, pound out to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Place chicken in a large resealable ziploc bag. Add all the other ingredients and massage to evenly coat. Seal bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour, but ideally four. Coat Smokeless Broiler grates with nonstick spray. Place chicken directly on Smokeless Broiler and cook for 5 minutes; flip and cook for another 5 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°F. Transfer to a plate and let rest for a few minutes. Slice and serve!

Lemon Rice Pilaf

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt. Saucepan

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp. EVOO (optional... but evens out garlic flavor)

1 tsp. garlic (#1 cone)

1/2 onion (#2 cone)

2 c. rice

1-2 boxes chicken broth (knuckle method)

1 tsp. lemon zest

3-4 tsp. lemon juice

3 tbsp. chopped parsley

3 tbsp. chopped dill

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Saute in 3 Qt. over medium heat EVOO, garlic, and onion. Once onion is soft, stir in rice and chicken broth. Cover and cook rice over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and cook rice for approx. 15-20 min. Add lemon juice, zest, parsley, dill, salt & pepper and fluff with a fork.

German Potato Salad

Suggested Piece: 10 Qt. Roaster with 6 Qt. Culinary Basket, Large Cold Bowl, 12" Chef Gourmet Skillet

Ingredients
3 pounds potatoes (cut into 1-inch chunks or #3 cone)
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1 large red onion (#2 cone)
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup canola oil or olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions
Cut potatoes into 6 Qt. Culinary Basket and place on top 10 Qt. Roaster with 1/2-inch of water in bottom. Cook using medium-click-low method until tender. Place potatoes in Large Cold Bowl and cover with place wrap to keep warm. Preheat 12" Chef Gourmet Skillet on medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Remove the bacon with slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Add the red onion (#2 cone) to the rendered bacon fat and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully add the vinegar and mustard and cook for 2 more minutes. Whisk in the oil and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the hot dressing to the potatoes and toss gently to coat. Fold in the green onions and parsley. Season again with salt and pepper, to taste.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Green Bean & Cherry Tomato Salad

Suggested Piece: 5 Qt. Wok & Medium Cold Bowl

Ingredients

1 medium shallot (#1 cone)

2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (#1 cone)

2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed

3 medium lemons juiced (approx. 6 tablespoons) (#1 cone)

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed

2 pints (1 pound) cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves and stems

Directions

Rinse green beans and place in 5 Qt. Wok. Cover and cook on medium just until Vapo-Valve clicks. Remove from heat and transfer to a colander. Rinse with cold water. To make the dressing place the shallot, lemon zest, and measured salt and pepper in a Medium Cold Bowl. Add the lemon juice and while whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the oil and whisk until evenly combined. Place the beans, tomatoes, and parsley in bowl and toss to coat thoroughly. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.