VitaClay® Blog Recipes

Cooking light with keto, low carb, one pot meal tofu cabbage soup with nutritious chicken bone broth after indulging myself over the weekend. I always have my vitaclay homemade bone broth (feel free to substitute with flavorful vegetable broth too!) in stock for two reasons - 1. It’s nutrient d...

Meatless Monday - Quick easy vegetarian meal as a work lunch with nutritious Brussels sprout, cauliflower, small potatoes (you may exclude potatoes if you are strict on keto diet), adding 1 cup leftover sauce from beef stew, or tomato sauce or coconut curry sauce or broth hit a stew for 15- 20 mi...

Slow cooking is the key for this hearty Mexican stew. Make it a few days ahead of time and deep and succulent flavors will develop day by day. For the sauce: 2 pounds tomatillos, husked, rinsed and dried 3 fresh Serrano chilies 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish Se...

Who doesn’t like grandma’s old fashioned beef stew? This all time winner beef stew has never failed me! There is a reason that Good housekeeping has rewarded #vitaclay as the Best Slow Cooker, “All the beef stew we tested (among many slow cooker brands, vitaclay was on TOP”! What a great honor! ...

Flavorful and nutritious Mexican black bean soup, topped with anti inflammatory onion for immune boosting, and sharp tasting cheddar cheese. In TCM, Black beans may help tonify Kidney Qi and nourish Yin and Blood. Kidneys are vital organs to keep up your inner energy and vitality. Perfect as a v...

This recipe is best made with our premium Smart Organic Multi-Cooker, Organic Clay Stock Pot, and our 3 in 1 Slow Cooker, Yogurt Maker, and Baby Food Maker: SHOP NOW Did you know how easy it is to poach a 4 lbs chicken in VitaClay Clay Cooker Pot in just an hour? Turns out, really easy. Thi...

Another winner chicken artichoke on pasta in lemon butter sauce! I love chicken and artichoke! They are such a great pair in pasta dishes! This time I precooked the chicken bone broth soup for 2 hours. At dinner time, simply add 2 cups uncooked pasta, 3 cups chicken #bonebroth in my empty clay p...

Easy pot roast in clay. Tender and juicy, slow cooked in #vitaclay for 2-3 hours! RECIPE COURTESY OF REE DRUMMOND from #Foodnetwork. We converted this to cook in vitaclay! Yum! INGREDIENTS Salt and freshly ground black pepper One 3- to 4-pound chuck roast 2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil 1-2 w...

Roasted Garlic Rosemary potatoes from food network by Ina Garten modified to make in VitaClay 30 minutes.       SHOP NOW Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small red or white-skinned potatoes (or a mixture), Cut in half or quarters 1/8 cup good olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly gr...

Paleo low-carb keto 5 ingredients one pot light meal- Lemon butter poached Cod fish, in #vitaclay 30 minutes. Yum! Stay tuned for the recipe! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs cod fillets 4-6 Tbsp unsalted butter, sliced ¼ tsp garlic powder ¾ tsp ground paprika 1 tsp fresh herbs (parsley or cilantr...

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil 1 large onion (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 4 stalks celery (diced) 2.5 lbs potatoes (about 5 cups, peeled and diced (into about ½ inch cubes)) ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 cups (c...

It’s National Meatball Day!!  Sometimes it’s just fun to take a break from the world and enjoy a little food holiday.  Who loves meatballs? They are delicious, versatile, and easy to make--especially in VitaClay.  If you need an easy dinner during a busy week, or you want to make a huge batch ...

Ingredients: 4 cups broth (use dashi for more traditional miso soup) 1 sheet nori (dried seaweed // optional // cut into large rectangles // 1 sheet yields 1/4 cup) 3-4 tablespoons white or yellow organic (if possible) miso paste (fermented soy bean or chickpea paste)  1/2 cup cauliflower...

Ingredients 2 cups dried black beans 10 cups water, more as needed 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 teaspoons sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 (3-inch) piece of kombu, rinsed, optional (see note) 3 garlic cloves, grated Optional add-ins: Chili powder Mexican oregano Lime juice an...

Ingredients 1 pound dried black beans (roughly 500 grams or 3 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil  1 yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 pound (500 grams) pork shoulder, cut into smaller pieces (about 2" cubed) 1/4 pound (125 grams) slab bacon (strips are fine too), cut into lardons 1/4 pou...

Simple effortless keto, low carb or gluten free meatloaf on spaghetti squash, to help you lose weight! Substitute flour with almond flour or flex seed flour and parmesan flavor and keep the juices in. The glaze is made with unsweetened ketchup. INGREDIENTS 2 lbs Ground beef 1/2 cup flax seed...

Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash 3 cups of water Directions: With a paring knife, cut the spaghetti squash in half, crosswise. (You’ll get longer strands of spaghetti squash if you cut it in half crosswise instead of lengthwise). With a large spoon, scoop out the seeds in the center of...

Eat my “rainbows”... so easy tasty and healthy! Eat as many colors of veggies when possible, as they represent different vitamins minerals. Just add 1 cup water and veggies and set to stew to Cook only for 15 minutes or 20 minutes. Add olive oil and sea salt to taste in the end. A perfect side ...

The easiest, comforting meatloaf recipe converted from Ina Garten / Food Network, to cook in vita clay pot for 40 minutes! It was soooo... delicious that my daughter kept asking to add more and more on her plate,... yes, it was heavenly! Yum! If you are looking for keto, low carb or gluten free...

Savory sweet roasted cauliflower and pumpkin simmered in olive oil, sea salt made in my clay pot in 20 minutes! Ingredients 1/2 head of cauliflower, about 3 cups, break down in small pieces 2 cups pumpkin, peeled and sliced salt pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions Add 1/2 - 1 cup ...

Finally, bring your travel at home- Chicken Tagine With Olives and “Preserved” Lemons is made simplified! I “cheated” to marinate the instead preserved for 7 to 30 days!) The robust flavor is unforgettable! At potluck parties, the chicken tagine dish was the all-time winner! It keeps me making ...

Easy Peasy lemon butter shrimps with spaghetti squash for keto lovers!  This tasty recipe was converted from Ina Garten's shrimp scampi from Food Network and substitute linguine with spaghetti squash for low carb diet or Keto lovers. Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 tablespoons mi...

This tasty vegetarian dish combines hearty brown rice and a healthy combination of savory greens to help you feel your best. Women Who Eat Whole Grains Weigh Less. A good source of selenium in brown rice, a trace mineral that has been shown to substantially reduce the risk of colon cancer. Mangan...

Weekly anti-inflammatory immune boosting detox cabbage radish soup. You may add #Homemade veggie broth or #bonebroth to make it #quickneasy though I always add fresh onion garlic for extra protection when I was out all weekend! Simply toss in all ingredients and set on stew or fast for 30 minut...

This yummy bowl of chili made from scratch, filled with wholesome fresh ingredients, tasted so much better! Soaked kidney beans cooked in VitaClay for only 45 minutes, then add the rest of ingredients to slow cook for the rest of time. OMG! Surprisingly delish! Total 2 hours! Your total prep tim...

Per customer request, we have converted Instant pot egg bites in Vitaclay! Courtesy of thetoastedpinenut.com  Healthy breakfast to take on the go. They are copycat Starbucks sous vide egg bites and easy to customize!  INGREDIENTS 4 eggs 1/4 cup whole milk or cream 4 strips of bacon 1/2 cup s...

Yummy 30 minutes hot pot soup with taro mushrooms (adding slices of lambs or chicken or beef is optional)! I love taro! Not only because of it's taste, but also it is a powerful food that helps improve digestion system, lower your blood sugar levels, prevent certain types of cancers, protect the...