Kung Pao Beef Zoodles

Suggested Piece: 10" Chef Gourmet Skillet

Ingredients
4 medium zucchinis (#2 cone)
16 oz steak, cut into 1" pieces
Salt & pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper (#3 cone)
2 tsp sesame oil
4 cloves garlic (#1 cone)
2 tsp ginger (#1 cone)
4 tbsp crushed dry roasted peanuts
4 tbsp green onions, sliced

Sauce:
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp red chili paste
4 tsp stevia (sugar)

Directions
Using the #2 cone processes zucchini's into "noodles" and set aside. Salt and pepper steak and brown in 10" Chef Gourmet Skillet over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add bell pepper, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together all ingredients for sauce in small bowl. Pour sauce over steak mixture and heat through. Remove from heat and fold in zucchini "noodles". Serve immediately.

Sirloin & Broccoli Stir Fry

Suggested Piece: 5 Qt. Gourmet Wok & 1 Qt Saucepan

Ingredients
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp ginger (#1 cone)
1 garlic clove (#1 cone)
1 lb boneless sirloin steak, trimmed, cut into 1/4" crosswise strips
1 c brown rice
1 c low sodium beef broth
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
3 oz broccoli florets
1 yellow squash (#3 cone)
4 green onions, sliced
2 oz red cabbage (#5 cone)

Directions
Put cornstarch in a medium bowl. Add the soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, whisking to dissolve the cornstarch. Add the beef, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, prepare the rice in 1 Qt Saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside. In 5 Qt Gourmet Wok cook the beef mixture over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until beef is browned on the outside. Transfer beef to a large plate. In the same wok, over medium heat, stir together the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook until Vapo-Valve clicks, reduce heat to low for 2-3 minutes. Return the beef mixture to the wok. Pour in the broth mixture, stirring to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the broth mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Serve over brown rice.

Beer-Braised Beef

Suggested Piece: 12" Gourmet Chef Skillet & Multipurpose 5 Qt.

Ingredients
3 bacon strips
2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1 onion (#3 cone)
1 tsp. garlic (#1 cone)
1 bay leaf
1 can (12 oz.) beer
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. thyme, dried
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. water

Directions
In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, discarding drippings. Sprinkle beef with pepper and salt. In the MP5, brown beef over medium-high heat. Add the bacon, onion, garlic, and bay leaf. In a small bowl, combine the beer, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Pour over beef mixture. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce temperature to low. Cook over low heat until meat is tender. In small bowl, combine flour and water until smooth. Gradually stir into MP5. Cover and cook on medium heat until thickened. Discard bay leaf. Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes.

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
2 c. broccoli florets
1 c. carrot (#4 or #5 cone)
4 cloves garlic (#1 cone)
1/4 c. chick broth, low sodium
3 tbsp. honey
1/4 c. soy sauce (or liquid aminos)
2 tsp. cornstarch
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions
In 11" Large Skillet add broccoli and carrots, cover and set heat to medium. When Vapo-Valve clicks reduce heat to low and cook for approx 4 minutes (vegetable should still be crisp with vibrant color). Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside. Return skillet to stove and increase temperature to medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add to skillet; turn to brown all sides, and cook through. Add garlic to chicken and saute briefly. Add broccoli and carrots back to the skillet, cover and cook until warmed through. In a small bowl whisk together chicken broth, honey, and soy sauce. In a separate bowl mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp. cold water. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook 30 seconds. Add cornstarch mixture to skillet and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken. Serve immediately over rice! Yum!

Asian Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Suggested Piece: Food Processor, Santoku Knife, & 6 Qt. Bowl

Ingredients
1 Napa cabbage, chopped
1 red cabbage (#4 cone)
1 carrot (#1 cone)
1 broccoli Stem (#2 cone)
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 chicken breast, cooked & chopped
Dressing
1/3 c. peanut butter
1/4 c. rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp. soy sauce (or liquid-aminos)
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. sriracha sauce
1 garlic clove, (#1 cone)

Directions
Combine cabbages, carrot, broccoli, green onions, cilantro, and chicken in 6 Qt. Bowl. In a separate small bowl add peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sriracha and garlic; stir to combine. Add water to your desired thickness. Cover and refrigerate the salad and dressing separately. Toss in the dressing just before serving.

Asian Cucumber Sesame Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
2 Cumbers (#3 cone)
1 Medium Jicama (#3 cone)
1/2 Red Onion (#3 cone)
1 c. Mini Bell Peppers, diced
Dressing
2 tbsp. Rice Vinegar
1 tbsp. Lime Juice (about 1/2 a lime)
1 tbsp. Soy Sauce, low sodium or Liquid Aminos
1 tsp. Fresh Ginger (#1 cone)
1 tbsp. Sesame Oil
2 tbsp. Sesame Seeds
2 tbsp. Agave
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes, or to taste

Directions
Process cucumbers, jicama, and red onion on #3 cone into 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl. Toss with diced mini bell peppers. In a small separate bowl whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Enjoy immediately!!!

Baked Honey Sriracha Lime Chicken

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients

2 lbs. of meat, poultry, or fish

2 tbsp. butter

1/3 c. honey

1-5 tbsp. sriracha sauce (the more the spicier!)

2 limes (one juiced, one for slicing)

2 tbsp. soy sauce, low sodium

1 tsp. garlic (#1 cone)

1 tbsp. chopped cilantro

Directions

Place meat, poultry, or fish in skillet, lay pieces of butter on top. In small bowl whisk honey, sriracha sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, and garlic. Pour 1/2 mixture over meat, poultry, or fish. Top with thinly sliced lime and cilantro. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low until meat, poultry, or fish is cooked through (approx. 40-45 minutes.) Drizzle remaining sauce mixture over top before serving.

Gluten Free Alternative: substitute soy sauce for Bragg's liquid aminos. 

Teriyaki Chicken

Suggested Piece: 11" Skillet & 3 Qt. Roaster

Ingredients
6-8 chicken thighs or legs
Salt & pepper to taste

Sauce
1/2 c. soy sauce
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. corn starch
1 tsp. garlic, minced

Directions
Season chicken thighs and/or legs with salt & pepper and fry. Whisk together over medium heat all ingredients for sauce in 3 qt. roaster until thickened. Pour sauce over chicken, cover with lid, cook on medium until Vapo-Valve clicks and reduce heat to low. Cook over low heat until chicken is tender and falling off the bone! YUMMO!