Garlic Mashed Turnips

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt. Saucepan with Perforated Basket

Ingredients
2-3 medium turnips (#3 cone)
2 cloves garlic
3 oz. Neufchâtel cream cheese
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. chives, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions
Place 1/2 inch of water in bottom of 3 Qt. Saucepan and begin warming over medium heat. Meanwhile, process turnips on #3 cone into Perforated Basket. Place whole peeled garlic cloves on top of turnips and created a well in the middle. Set Basket in 3 Qt. 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 turnips are soft. Empty water from 3 Qt. and add butter and cream cheese to bottom to soften. Transfer turnips to 3 Qt. and top with chives, salt, and pepper. Stir to mash.

Keto Garlic Rolls

Suggested Piece: Ultimate Culinaire and Cookie Sheet

Ingredients
1 1/2 c. mozzarella cheese (#2 cone)
3/4 c. almond flour
4 tbsp. Neufchâtel cream cheese
1 large egg
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Topping
3 cloves garlic (#1 cone)
1 tbsp. butter, softened

Directions
Preheat oven to 375F. Prepare baking sheet lined with parchment paper. In Ultimate Culinaire combine mozzarella and cream cheese; heat over medium-low temperature to melt. In separate bowl combine all dry ingredients (almond flour, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt) until well-mixed. Add dry ingredients and egg to cheeses in Ultimate Culinaire. Stir over medium-low heat until the mixture forms a smooth dough. Remove from heat and divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place on prepared lined baking sheet. Bake at 375F until lightly golden on top, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine butter and garlic. Remove rolls from the oven, brush garlic butter over the tops, and return to the oven until golden brown on top (approx. 1 minute). Serve while hot.

Best Ever Cranberry Sauce

Suggested Piece: 9” Small Skillet

Ingredients

12 oz. fresh cranberries, rinsed

1 orange, juiced and zested (#1 cone)

3/4 c. monk fruit

Pinch of salt

1 cinnamon stick

1/4 c. water

Directions

Place cranberries in small skillet. Using the #1 cone zest as much or as little of the orange rind as you like into the skillet. Quarter the orange and, holding on to the peel. juice it on the #1 cone into the skillet as well. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for approximately 10 minutes, or until all or most of the cranberries have popped. Let cool for a least 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Remove cinnamon stick before serving. (Can be made 3 days in advance.)  

Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
12 oz. Neufchâtel cream cheese
15 oz. unsweetened pumpkin purée
1/2 c. erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener)
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
3/4 c. heavy cream

Directions
In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese and pumpkin purée. Using a hand mixer with whisk attachment, cream the two together until there are no visible clumps and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the erythritol (or sweetener of your choice), vanilla extract,  pumpkin pie spice, and heavy cream. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Egg Nog

Suggested Piece: Multipurpose 5 Qt (MP5)

Ingredients

2 c. heavy cream

1 c. unsweetened plain almond milk

3/4 c. powdered monk fruit

4 large eggs

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Rum extract to taste

Directions

Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a bowl, stir the egg yolks until smooth. Set aside the egg whites. In a blender or with an immersion blender process monk fruit until powdery fine. Add almond milk, heavy cream, powdered monk fruit, and beaten egg yolks to MP5, and place on medium-low heat (200F). Whisk almost constantly for 10 to 15 minutes. Cover and reduce heat to 160F for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should not be hot enough to simmer. Turn off the heat. Add vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and whisk until spices are well-mixed (they will not completely dissolve). Let stand to cool, and then cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight to chill.

For serving:

When the eggnog is chilled, use fine mesh or cheesecloth to strain the liquid for a smoother drink. Pour into individual glasses, and top with additional nutmeg and garnish with cinnamon sticks. Optionally for a foamier drink: Use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add as much of the foamy egg whites as desired by stirring with the chilled eggnog, and serve. Optionally for an alcoholic drink: Add desired alcohol to each serving glass, and pour the chilled eggnog over it, stirring a bit.

Kitchen Sink Blondies

Suggested Piece: Bake and Roast Pan

Ingredients
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c. light brown sugar (or substitute)
1 1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
22 Oreo sandwich cookies pieces
1/2 c. M&M's or Reese's Pieces (or 1/4 c. of both!)
Candy eyes to decorate (opt.)

Directions
Preheat oven to 350F. Coat Bake and Roast Pan with cooking spray. Whisk together until smooth the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add the flour and stir until just combined. Gently fold in Oreo pieces. Spread batter evenly in Bake and Roast Pan. Sprinkle with M&M's/Reese's Pieces and candy eyes, and press into batter with spatula. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until top is no longer wet. Allow the blondies to cool in pan before slicing and serving.

Butter Chicken

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet (EOC)

Ingredients
2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skinless)
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt
1 tsp. garlic (#1 cone)
1 tbsp. ginger (#1 cone)
2 tsp. garam masala

Sauce
1 medium yellow onion (#2 cone)
1 serrano chile, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. tomato paste
1 1/4 c. coconut milk
1 tsp. garam masala
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Salt
Cilantro for garnishing

Directions
Preheat 12" Electric Skillet to 400F. Add chicken thighs, lemon juice, salt, garlic, ginger, and garam masala to a gallon ziploc bag; shake to coat. Marinate for a few hours or overnight. If you don't have time for that, then get cooking! Shake drops of cold water onto skillet. They should bead and dance if skillet is properly preheated.  Place chicken in hot skillet and press down to sear. Remember, it is not necessary to use any oil or grease. Chicken will stick at first, but will release when properly browned. Flip to sear opposite side. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.

Sauce: Add yellow onion and serrano chili to bottom of EOC and deglaze until onion is translucent. Add lemon juice, tomato paste, coconut milk, garam masala, cumin, and salt to skillet; wisk until combined. Add chicken to skillet and cover in sauce.

Place cover on top skillet and continue to cook over low heat until ready to serve. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over jasmine/basmati rice, or alongside Naan bread. Thank you Martha Stewart for bringing your power to each one of our cooking schools!

Vegan/GF Fruit & Almond Shortbread Bars

Suggested Piece: 9" Small Skillet or 10" Gourmet Chef Skillet

Ingredients
1 c. vegan butter
1/2 c. sugar (or sugar substitute)
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 c. almond flour
1 c. Pillsbury GF flour blend
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. fruit preserves
Sliced almonds, for topping

Directions
Grease skillet with coconut oil and set aside. In stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and almond extracts. In a separate bowl, mix flours and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture and mix until just incorporated (don't over mix!) Press 2/3 of the dough into bottom of skillet, cover and cook over medium-low heat. Remember, at a true medium-low temperature the Vapo-Valve will NOT click. Cook until center of shortbread is firm and no long doughy. Remove from heat and spread fruit preserves evenly over the top (red raspberry shown). Dollop teaspoonfuls of remaining dough evenly on top the fruit preserve layer and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Cover and continue to cook over medium-low heat until top layer of shortbread is set. Or for a golden brown top, place in oven at 350F for approx. 15-20 min. Cut into bars and serve immediately or store in refrigerator. Thanks Duff Goldman for inspiring this one-of-a-kind dessert!

Tips: To make a non-GF/vegan version, use regular butter and substitute equal amounts all-purpose flour for the GF flour blend.

Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime Dressing

Suggested Piece: 3 Qt Saucepan with Inset, 3.5 Qt Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
About 2 cups of any or all of the following:
- beets (#3 cone)
- carrots (#3 cone)
- potatoes (#3 cone)
- green beans (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- peas (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- radishes (#4 cone)
- cucumber (#3 cone)
- grape tomatoes, halved

Dressing
3 tbsp. lime juice (#1 cone)
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped

Garnishes
1 hard boiled egg (#3 cone)
1/2 red onion (#4 cone)
2 tbsp. feta cheese

Directions
Place 3.5 Insulated Bowl in refrigerator to cool. Process beets, carrots, and potatoes on #3 cone in Inset. Place Inset in 3 Qt. Saucepan over 1/2 in. water. Cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, reduce heat to low and continue cooking for approx. 7 minutes (vegetable should be al dente, not mushy). Add cooked vegetables to pre-cooled 3.5 Qt Bowl. Add green beans, peas, radish, cucumber, and/or tomatoes. Top with desired garnishes. Add all dressing ingredients to a glass jar with lid, shake to combine. Pour dressing over salad just before serving. Thank you Rick Bayless for inspiring this dish!

Kal-iflower Stoup

Suggested Piece: Multipurpose 5 Qt (MP5)

Ingredients
2 large potatoes (#3 cone)
1 large onion (#3 cone)
5 garlic cloves (#1 cone)
2 tsp. dried rosemary
Salt & pepper to taste
1 large head cauliflower (#3 cone)
2 jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
6 c. chicken broth
1 lb. kale, stemmed & sliced
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Pecorino Romano cheese (#1 cone)

Directions
Over medium heat (350F) add potatoes, onion, and garlic to bottom of MP5, season with rosemary, salt and pepper until softened. Add in cauliflower, red peppers, broth, kale, and nutmeg. Cover and cook over medium head until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low (185F) and continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls and top with Pecorino Romano cheese! Thanks Rachael Ray - YUMMO!   

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.