There is just something about a good, thick potato chowder that warms my bones in the wintertime. Here in Northern California the sky is cloudy and cold, and there are showers threatening. On chilly, damp days like this I crave soup--and creamy chowders are most satisfying of all.
This chowder i...
Comfort foods like Chicken & Dumplings are sometimes intimidating.
Mom or Grandma made them without fail (if you lived in the South) and they were so delicious and comforting: warm, hearty and so good!
A traditional Southern Chicken & Dumplings recipe can be time-consuming, but with Vit...
Suitable for VitaClay VF7700 and VM7900 models. Image Courtesy of Bon Appetit
Pork, like turkey, is a white meat that has a rich, savory, salty flavor that pairs really well with just a hint of sweetness. Pork tenderloins make a delicious and satisfying dinner, and this cocoa-cherry combination ...
Suitable for VitaClay VF7700 and VM7900 models. Image Courtesy of Budget Bytes
I periodically make a big batch of meatballs to freeze and have on hand for all kinds of dishes: Italian pasta, Asian soup noodles, or to throw in a stir-fry in a pinch. Italian meatballs are very hearty, filling and ...
Suitable for VitaClay VF7700 and VM7900 models. Image Courtesy of Hungry Girl.
Sloppy Joes are delicious, messy and fun to eat for everyone. They’re a fun way to provide food for a group, whether it’s for game night, a pot luck or just an evening dinner with the family.
This slight twist on the ...
Suitable for VitaClay VF7700 and VM7900 models. Image Courtesy of Asith Mohan Mangalore
Chicken is a really great stand-by dinner: it’s healthy, delicious and inexpensive. Sometimes I end up making the same recipe week after week, however, just because it’s easy and everyone seems to like it.
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Suitable for VF7700 and VM7900 models with rice cooker functions.
Asian flavors are so unique and delicious, and at times I can be intimidated because I didn’t grow up with Asian food, so how could I make it properly?
I’ve been using miso for a long time. I have always loved miso soup at my fav...
Suitable for VitaClay Models with Rice Cooking functions: VF7700 and VM7900 Series Only.
Adapted to VitaClay, Courtesy of Food Babe
It’s chilly pretty much year-round here in Northern California. As a Floridian transplant of 15 years, I am still not used to the cold weather. Sure, we don’t get s...
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As soon as fall hits, it seems the world becomes obsessed with pumpkins. There are pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin spice crackers, pumpkin sauces, spreads and cream cheese! I even saw a pumpkin spice deodorant and heard about a pumpkin spice pizza. That’s a little over ...
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Recipe Adapted for VitaClay
Suitable for sealing models only: VF7700 or VM7900 series.
Butternut squash is one of the fall powerhouse veggies that I look forward to all year long: it's nutrient-dense and so filling! This dish is sweet and for me it...
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Who doesn’t love a great latte? And as soon as the calendar hits “fall” every coffee shop has them. I love pumpkin, but the coffee drinks at those places are always way too sweet for me. Since I take my coffee without sugar, I suppose I’m not used to it.
My prefer...
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Since I was young, I’ve never been a fan of jellies or jams. Never cared much for jam on my toast or jelly on my peanut butter. I do like peanut butter on a banana or an apple, and as for sandwiches, honey goes with peanut butter so well! My other favorite peanut-b...
Adapted in VITACLAY from Dr. Weil’s book “EIGHT WEEKS TO OPTIMUM HEALTH”, Image Courtesy of "Eating Well".
Suitable for all Vitaclay Models
Improve digestion and help protect your immune system from toxic injury with this tonic soup! This recipe is a light soup containing three tonic herbs: garli...
Chilis, Soups and Stews are suitable for all VitaClay models! Image Courtesy of Honey and Birch
One of our Instagram followers posted a really delicious-looking chili to Instagram not long ago, and we love it when people tag us in their very own VitaClay creations. So we asked her to write out th...
Adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers.
Suitable for all Vitaclay Models.
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Every variation of the ever-popular chili is different, and it can be so customizable, so it never gets old. Chili is warm, filling and hearty--great for those chilly days leading ...
Adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers.
Suitable for all Vitaclay Models.
Image Courtesy of The Yummy Life.
Searing the steak in this recipe is optional, but it really does add a deep, rich flavor to the meat as well as the base of this hearty, delicious cowboy chili.
Using steak in place of...
Adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers.
Suitable for all Vitaclay Models.
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Chili is a amazing, hearty comfort food, and there are so many ways to customize it just how you and your family enjoy. This vegetarian version includes lots of fresh veggies and two kinds...
Adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers.
Suitable for all Vitaclay Models.
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I love creamy, thick soups. They are so satisfying and filling, and the velvety texture just makes me want to eat more of it. With this soup, the “creaminess” comes from beans, ...
Adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers.
Suitable for all Vitaclay Models.
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I like to take my lunch to work, but on chilly days sometimes a cold sandwich just isn’t very appetizing, and sandwiches get boring.
When VitaClay came out with the personal sized slow cook...
Adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers.
Suitable for all Vitaclay Models.
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Black bean soup is delicious and filling. Adding meat adds flavor, fat and protein that makes it very satisfying, and will fill you up much longer than beans alone. Chorizo also has a ...
Adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers.
Suitable for all Vitaclay Models.
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This hearty Italian stew makes a great light dinner with a side of crusty sourdough, or can be an excellent starter for an Italian pasta dish. It’s warm, comforting and delicious. And...
Adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers.
Suitable for all Vitaclay Models.
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Whenever I go to a sushi place, I always look forward to the miso soup. There is something so warm and comforting about it. Miso is also very nutritious: it is a fermented soy product th...
Adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers.
Suitable for all Vitaclay Models.
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This lovely vegetarian soup is a great as a first course or for a light dinner. It is warm, comforting and delicious with plenty of macronutrients and fiber.
We adapted this recipe from Weig...
Adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers. Suitable for Vitaclay Models: VF7700 and VM7900 series (only cook on rice setting). Image Courtesy of InMyLife99
I love the rice at Chipotle--it’s so fresh, citrusy and buttery, and tastes really great! This Weight-Watcher recipe adapted for VitaClay is...
Adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers. Suitable for VitaClay VF770 or VM7900 series models. Image Courtesy of Traveling with Simone.
Chicken is a great, versatile meat because it’s familiar, easy to prepare and everyone likes it.
It’s easy to get into a rut with chicken, making the same thi...
Recipe adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers
Suitable for Vitaclay VF7700 and VM7900 series models.
Image Courtesy of Holly Chu.
What’s better than Mac & Cheese? How about a Mac & Cheese that’s easy to make, takes minutes to prep and cook, and that is Weight-Watchers approved? This ...
Recipe Modified for VitaClay from VegAnnie (VegAnnie.com)
Soups, Stews and Chilis are suitable for all VitaClay Models! Image Courtesy of Tessascotolson
Fall is almost here, and with it the cool, crisp nights, bright, colorful leaves, and warm, satisfying dinners. Chili is a big favorite in my ...
