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.

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.

Cranberry-Apple Chutney

Suggested Piece: Small Skillet

Ingredients
1 medium onion (#2 cone)
2 large tart apples (#2 cone)
12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 c. golden raisins
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
1/2 c. walnuts (#2 cone)

Directions

In small skillet layer onion, apples, cranberries, golden raisins, sugars, seasonings, and vinegar. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, the reduce heat to low for 10-15 minutes. Remove lid and mash with potato masher until desired texture forms. Stir in walnuts just before serving. 

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.

Sauteed Greens

Suggested Piece: 10" or 12" Gourmet Skillet

Ingredients
2 tbsp. EVOO
3 cloves garlic
1 large bunch of greens (e.g. kale, mustard greens, collard greens, etc.)
1/2 c. vegetable stock
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar

Directions

Heat olive olive in skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook until soft. Add greens and vegetable stock. Cover and cook until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce heat to low for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add vinegar and toss to combine.

Corn Souffle

Suggested Piece: Bake & Roast Pan

Ingredients
6 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
Dash of salt
30 oz. canned creamed corn
15 oz. frozen corn
2/3 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. butter

Directions
Cream eggs and sugar until a lemony yellow. Add sugar, salt, creamed corn, frozen corn, milk, vanilla, and flour and beat for 1 minute. Pour into a buttered pan and a dot with butter. Bake at 350F for 1 hour. Let sit for 10 minutes so that is sets and thickens. You know it's done when the edges are golden and slightly pulled away from the pan.

Winter Fruit Salad

Suggested Piece: 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
3 c. pineapple, cubed
1 c. kiwis, sliced
2 c. mandarin or clementine orange segments
1/2 c. pomegranate arils
3 tbsp. lemon or lime juice
3 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. poppy seeds
Fresh mint leaves, garnish

Directions

Place the pineapple, kiwi, oranges, and pomegranate arils in a 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and poppy seeds. Pour the poppy seed dressing over the fruit and toss gently to coat. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.

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.

Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients
For the topping:
4 slices hearty bread, torn into small pieces
2 tbsp. butter, softened
¼ tsp. salt
⅛ tsp. pepper
6 oz. (about 3 cups) canned fried onions
For the beans and sauce:
2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
Salt & pepper to taste
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 lb. white mushrooms, sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp.  flour
1½ c. chicken broth
1½ c. heavy cream

Directions

For the topping:

Combine the bread pieces, softened butter, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and pulse until crumbles are coarse. Toss with canned fried onions in a large bowl and set aside.

For the beans and sauce:

Place frozen green beans in 11" Large Skillet and cook using the medium - click - low method for 5 mins. Remove from heat and place blanched green beans in paper towel lined colander. 

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in 11" Large Skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, ¾ teaspoons salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and then liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes.

Add 3 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add in the broth and simmer, stirring constantly. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until liquid thickens and reduced to about 3½ cups, or for about 12 to 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

Stir in green beans. Sprinkle with topping, cover and cook over medium heat about 15 mins. Remove cover and place under broiler until topping is golden brown.

Tip: For a new spin on an old favorite substitute green beans for halved Brussels sprouts! Also, if you want to make this ahead mix up your bread-crumb topping and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Combine with onions just before baking. You may make the bean and sauce mixture and refrigerated, covered, for up to 24 hours. To serve, heat casserole in 425 degree oven for 10 minutes, then add topping and bake as directed above.

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Suggested Piece: MP5

Ingredients
2 Tbsp. Cocoa powder
1 bag Semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (7 oz.) Sweetened condensed milk
2-3 Cinnamon sticks (opt.)
1 tsp. Cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
1 tsp. Chili powder (opt.)
6-8 c. Whole milk (2% or Skim opt.)

Directions 
Pour all ingredients, except the milk and cinnamon sticks, into MP5. Set temperature to 150F, and stir until chocolate chips have melted. Slowly whisk in enough milk to reach your preferred consistency. Toss in cinnamon sticks, cover, and let simmer until heated through. Serve with desired toppings.

Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt. Sauce Pan with Culinary Basket 

Ingredients

3 large potatoes (#3 cone)

2-3 cloves garlic (#1 cone)

1 sprig of rosemary

2-4 tbsp. butter

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. Using #1 cone finely shred garlic on top of potatoes. Remove rosemary leaves from the stem and sprinkle on top garlic. Set Culinary 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 transfer potatoes from Culinary Basket. Add butter and stir with fork until mashed.  

Dump Cake

Suggested Piece: Bake & Roast Pan

Ingredients
1 can pie filling (e.g. cherry, blueberry, peach, etc.)
1 box white cake mix
1/2 c. butter

Directions
Spread pie filling on bottom of Bake & Roast Pan. Sprinkle white cake mix evenly on top. Dot with cold slices of butter. Bake on 375F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Broccoli Salad

Suggested Piece: Medium Cold Bowl

Ingredients
3-4 heads of broccoli (#3 cone, opt.)
Marzetti's coleslaw dressing
1 c. dried fruit and nut mix

Directions
Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces or use #3 cone on food processor. Drizzle with dressing and toss with dried fruit and nut mix.

Apple Pie

Suggested Piece: Large Mixing Bowl & 10" Gourmet Chef Skillet

Ingredients

5 granny smith apples (#3 cone)

1 c. flour

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. granulated sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

2 tbsp. butter

1/4 c. water (opt.)

1 pkg. Pillsbury refrigerated pie dough

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugars, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Process apples on #3 cone into bowl and toss to coat evenly. Fit one pre-rolled pie dough round into bottom of 10" Gourmet Chef Skillet. Fill skillet with apple mixture (it's okay if it's heaping, the apples will cook down). Cut butter into small cubes and place on top of apples. Drizzle with 1/4 c. water (opt.). Using your fingers dipped in water, wet edges of dough in the skillet. Unfold 2nd pre-rolled pie dough round on top apples (make sure to create decorative holes to vent pie as it cooks!) Press and seal edges of pie. Sprinkle top of pie with a little cinnamon and sugar. Bake in oven for 30 - 45 minutes, or until top of pie is golden brown. 

Mama Pearlie's Sweet Potatoes

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter

3-4 sweet potatoes (#3 cone)

1/2 c. brown sugar

Agave, maple syrup, or honey

1/3 c. walnuts (#1 cone)

Directions

Place slices of butter on bottom of cold 12" Electric Skillet. Processes sweet potatoes on top of butter with #3 cone. Sprinkle with brown sugar and drizzle with your choice of agave, maple syrup, or honey. Place walnuts in back of the food guide and finely chop using #1 cone. Sprinkle on top. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low for approx. 20 minutes.

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.

Thanksgiving Salad

Suggested Piece: Small Skillet & Large Cold Bowl

Ingredients

For the salad:

4 cups butternut squash (#3 cone) 

Cinnamon and sea salt 

2-3 heads of romaine + spring mix salad for added color

Pomegranate seeds

Sliced almonds or chopped pecans

Gorgonzola crumbled cheese (leave off for vegan)

For the vinaigrette:

½ cup orange juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon maple syrup

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Quarter and seed a small butternut squash. Holding onto the outer skin of the squash french fry cut the inside using the #3 cone on the food processor. Sprinkle cinnamon and sea salt over the squash. Cover and cook in Small Skillet on medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for approx. 15 min. Meanwhile, placed chop greens, pomegranate seeds, nuts and cheese in a large serving bowl and set aside. Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a jar with a lid by shaking vigorously. Once squash has cooled some, add it to the salad bowl, drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Pulled Pork Tamale Casserole

Suggested Piece: 9 Qt. Braiser Pan

Ingredients

3 large poblano peppers

2 cups harina de maiz (or cornmeal)

½ cup lukewarm water

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 egg

4 ears of corn, kernels removed (or 16 oz frozen corn)

4 cups pulled pork

2 cups pepper jack cheese (#2 cone)

2 cups avocado cream sauce (optional – for topping)

Avocado Cream Sauce

2 avocados

2 limes (juiced)

2 tbsp fresh cilantro

Directions

Heat the broiler on the oven to high. When hot, place the poblano peppers directly under the broiler.

Cook for approx. 10 minutes per side, or until the skin of the pepper is black & bubbling on both sides. Remove from the oven and place in a plastic bag, set aside. Add the harina de maiz, water, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg and butter to a food processor and puree. Add the corn kernels to the food processor, blend until creamy. Add ½ of this mixture to the bottom of a 9 Qt. Brasier Pan. Top with the pulled pork and 1 ½ cups of cheese. Remove the poblano peppers from the plastic bag, peel the skin from the peppers, slice the peppers in half, de-stem and deseed. Layer the roasted poblano peppers on top of the cheese. Top the casserole with the remaining corn masa mixture and the remaining cheese. Cover and cook on medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for apporx. 30 minutes. While the casserole cooking, prepare the avocado cream sauce.

Vegetarian Option: Instead of pulled pork, fill the casserole with 4 cups of vegetarian ingredients, such as black beans, sauteed mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers and tomatoes.

Autumn Apple Salad with a Maple Vinaigrette

Suggested Piece: Large Cold Bowl

Ingredients

2 cups baby spinach

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup halved pecans

2 tablespoons feta cheese

1/2 granny smith apple (#3 cone)

1/2 fuji apple (#3 cone)

2 slices bacon cooked and chopped

Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 and 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Add the spinach to a medium size bowl or plate.

Top with dried cranberries, halved pecans, feta cheese, sliced apples, and cooked bacon.

Add all the ingredients for the maple Dijon vinaigrette to a small mason jar. Shake to mix. Pour over the salad. The dressing recipe makes enough for two salads.