VitaClay® Blog Recipes

Immune system disorders occur when there is either abnormally low activity or over-activity of the immune system.When the immune system overreacts, it causes the body to attack and damage its own tissues. If the immune system is deficient, it is weak to unfriendly invading pathogens which increas...

Soup makes for quick and easy comfort food, especially when it's chilly outside. Though it’s been there for ages, it's never a reason to underestimate the power of soup. There are so many reasons behind our eternal love for soup. For one thing, soup is a piece-of-cake to make for a weight loss re...

There are endless options with which you can make your own hearty soup at home. Every cuisine has its signature soups, so making soup can be extremely versatile. Soup can easily adjust to whatever ingredients are available which means you can just use whatever's leftover in the fridge to create y...

RICE IS BORING – or so I thought until I found out there's a lot on the menu that’s a perfect match with rice. I used to think that thought rice was just a flavorless accompaniment, a waste of stomach space that could have been filled by more flavorful, comforting, indulgent foods. Fortunately, I...

There probably are two types of people in the world of foodies. One who loves soup, the other thinks they don’t like soup but just haven't tried a good soup. Yes, we tend to be picky at what we eat at times but trying different foods is exciting especially when you haven’t found what’s great to y...

There’s no denying chicken soup is good for the soul! The healing powers of chicken soup are incomparable. Whether you are trying to escape the cold or just looking for something to comfort and uplift your mood, a bowl of chicken soup is your first love among the list. Soups have been the ally to...

IT’S A HAPPY PASTA DAY! Besides being delicious, why do we love pasta? After the long day work, we have that crazy craving for something to comfort our heart, ease the stress from our mind and revive our soul from the heavy loads of the day. Just as you would want to just rest and relax for some ...

The emotional satisfaction we get from comfort foods is just what we need for the day. The warmth we get from them is attached to our well-being that somehow we make them our favorite cravings, right? Whether you’ve been from the dizzy workdays, exhausting travels, strenuous sports, and workouts,...

GET COMPLETE PROTEIN EVEN WHEN DITCHING MEAT! Protein plays an important role in every cell in the body. Your hair and nails are mostly made of protein. Your body, as a whole, uses protein to build and repair tissues. You use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals as well. Pr...

When we think about Halloween, we always have that picture of pumpkins flying up to our minds. Through the years, we have associated pumpkins with jack-o'-lanterns and Halloween night. We carve them, make funny designs and put creative add-ons such as spray-paint with stencils, pom-poms, glitters...

Get ready for the best slow cooker chicken soup recipe you have ever tasted! Enjoy it in just 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on cooking volume. Ingredients: a whole rotisserie herb spiced chicken 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup carrot, chopped 1 cup wild rice (or quinuoa) ...

Fall has arrived and everything is pumpkin themed! As soon as fall hits, it seems the world becomes obsessed with pumpkins. When pumpkins are in season, nothing tastes better than pumpkin soup. This soothing soup with a hint of curry, ginger and lime juice is equally delicious served warm, at roo...

Make this tender moist chicken tagine fast as pressure cooker in VitaClay, the best slow cooker  This chicken tagine was divine! I took my vita clay pot to the party! All of us couldn’t get enough out of it! It was sooooo good! You have to try it at home! Yum! Vita clay pot cooker combines the be...

#Cleaneating has never been easier! Onion has super healing and prevention properties including potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may help reduce high blood pressure and protect against blood clots. It prevents you from getting colds, sore throats and coughs in cold season ...

Here is the delicious ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL CHICKEN SCALOPPINE recipe made in VitaClay-- we converted and used almost the same ingredients (as food.com) but healthier and easier to make in VitaClay. The total cooking time is about 30-40 minutes.  LEMON BUTTER SAUCE 4 ounces lemon juice 2 ounce...

Have artichoke turkey for lunch served with red quinoa- cooked for 20 minutes. Ingredients 1 ½ tbsp olive oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded extremely thin ½ tsp pepper ¼ tsp salt 1 1/2 cup artichoke heart halves For the sauce: 2 tbsp lemon zest ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice...

Leftover braised short rib for dinner with sautéed mushrooms, garlic over polenta in the short rib sauce...yum! Best short rib recipe cooked in clay for 3 hours! Ingredients 3 lbs short ribs about 3-4 short ribsSalt to season evenly 1 medium onion sliced thickly1 stalk of leak, chopped1/3 cup b...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 3/4 cup white wine 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ...

You can make this Best Authentic Lasagna in 30 minutes in your VitaClay Fast Slow Cooker-  Ingredients 1 pound sweet Italian sausage 1 pound lean ground beef 1 large white onion, minced 5 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes 2 (6 ounce can) tomato paste 1 (15 oz can) tomato s...

See the vibrant notorious colors, and perfect textures in veggies. Say farewell to over cooked, soggy or colorless vegetables. This Steamed fresh broccoli was cooked in 15 minutes from start to finish!  1. Add 1 cup water.2. Place a bamboo Steamer in clay pot3. Load veggies in bamboo basket 4. S...

Ingredients Spice Paste 8 pcs shallots, peeled 10 dried chilies, seeds separated 4 fresh red chillies, seeds separated 5 pcs candlenuts ½ head garlic, peeled 2-inch ginger 2 pcs lemongrass, roughly chopped 20 g belachan Curry 3 lbs chicken or 6-8 chicken legs 3 pcs medium potatoes, peeled and...

Unlike potato chunks, smashed potatoes soak in the dressing's rich flavor. Ingredients 3 1/2 lb. baby new potatoes Kosher salt  Freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1/2 c. buttermilk 2 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tsp. pure honey  2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 2 scallions, sliced 1 roasted r...

Kids and grownups can easily help themselves to a delicious lunch with this tasty pulled pork platter. Oven Roasted Pulled Pork Ingredients  1 tbsp. ground cumin  1 tbsp. ground coriander 1 tbsp. paprika Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 3 or 4-pound bone-in, skin-on pork butt or shoulde...

A side salad so tasty—and so packed with feta cheese—that you won't think about all the healthy greens you're getting in. Ingredients 2 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 tsp. grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 3 tsp. fre...

Step 1: Grill corn. Step 2: Add queso. Step 3: Eat, eat, eat! Ingredients 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1 red chili, seeded and chopped 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 1 tbsp. olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 ears fresh corn, shucked 3/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped 4 oz. queso fr...

Tomato season is in full swing. To celebrate, mix together this colorful and refreshing farro salad. Ingredients 1 1/2 c. farro 3 c. water 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided  3 tbsp. small capers, patted dry 2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley  3 tbsp. sherry vinegar Kosher salt  Freshly ground black pepp...

Pickles enhance the flavor of this classic picnic side dish. You'll wonder how you ever made potato salad without them! Ingredients 2 1/2 lb. new potatoes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. olive oil 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 c. chopped half- sour pickles, pl...