Peppercorn Pistachio Caesar Salad

Suggested Piece: Smokeless Broiler & 6.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
1 large sweet potato, unpeeled (#4 cone)
1/3 c hummus of choice
3 tbsp unsweetened green tea, chilled
3 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 large garlic cloves
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp lemon juice
1 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black peppercorns, or to taste, divided
8 c packed field greens or mesclun salad (8 ounces)
2 tbsp chopped, lightly salted, roasted shelled pistachios

Directions
Preheat a Smokeless Broiler. Grill until crispy. Set aside. Add the hummus, tea, cheese, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon peppercorns to a blender. Cover and purée. When ready to serve, toss the dressing with the greens in a large mixing bowl. Transfer to 4 separate bowls or plates, top with the grilled sweet potato slices, sprinkle with the pistachios and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns, and serve.

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.

Sirloin Steak with Portobello Mushrooms

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients

1 lb. Sirloin steak, boneless & cut into 1-inch cubes

1 tsp. Thyme, dried

1/2 tsp. pepper

8 oz. Portobello mushrooms, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 large Red onion

1/2 c. Beef broth, fat-free & no salt added

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Discard all visible fat from the steak. Cut into 4 pieces. Sprinkle both sides with the thyme and pepper. Heat 9 Qt. Braiser over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 4-6 minutes on each side, or to the desired doneness. Transfer to a platter and cover to keep warm. In the same skillet, cook the mushrooms and onion over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until the onion is tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the liquid is reduce by half, stirring occasionally. Spoon over the steak. 

Green Bean Casserole

Suggested Piece: Multi-Purpose 5 Quart -or- 5 Quart Roaster

Ingredients
Frozen or fresh green beans
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Cheddar cheese (#1 cone)
2 - 3 mushrooms (#4 cone)
1 cup milk
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can French's fried onion rings, divided

Directions
Combine green beans, soup, cheese, mushrooms, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a large bowl; stir in half of French fried onion rings. Spoon mixture into a lightly into Multi-Purpose 5 Quart or 5 Quart Roaster. Cover and cook on medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks then reduce heat to low for 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining onion rings on top of casserole before serving.