VitaClay® Blog Recipes

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...

Pickles enhance the flavor of this classic picnic side dish. You'll wonder how you ever made potato salad without them! Ingredients 4 c. fresh or frozen black-eyed peas 2 1/2 c. chicken stock 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes, halved ...

A classic potato salad recipe that's never too mayo-heavy. Ingredients  3 lb. baby red potatoes (halved or quartered if large) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 c. chopped dill pickles, plus 5 tablespoons brine 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 3 celery ribs, chopped 1/4 c. chopped fresh fl...

Chilled soup—creamy avocado helps smooth out the texture—will help everyone cool down after a heated game of croquet. Ingredients  2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 medium-size sweet onion, chopped 4 c. vegetable stock 1 (10-ounce) package frozen sweet peas, plus more for garnish 2 c. packed baby spinac...

Featuring both sweet and salty ingredients, including cornichons, capers, and golden raisins, these loaded buns are anything but boring. The recipe would also work for an easy grab-and-go lunch option. Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), cored and sliced 1/2-inch-thick 3 ...

The only way to enjoy sweet corn? With plenty of butter, of course! Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 c. fresh basil, finely chopped 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper  Kosher salt 6 ears fresh corn, husked Directions Combine butter, basil, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt in a ...

Upgrade your traditional green beans with a topping of crushed potato chips. The little ones will absolutely love it. Ingredients 1 c. kettle-cooked salt-and-vinegar potato chips, crushed 1 tbsp. lemon zest 1 tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 lb. green beans, blanched 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 ...

Believe it or not, this take on potato salad requires absolutely zero mayonnaise, but it’s still so good. The secret is the flavorful mix of olive oil, white wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Ingredients 2 lb. new potatoes 1/2 c. fresh chives, chopped 1/3 c. olive oil 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar 1...

You don’t have to travel all the way to the East Coast to enjoy this beloved seafood dish. The recipe is simple to make and the flavor is just unbeatable.       SHOP NOW Ingredients 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard Kosher salt and bl...

Yes you can make it in your Vitaclay (VM7900 or VF7700 or VM7800 models)! This recipe is good for treating colds and the flu, and good on anything you would put syrup on, like waffles, pancakes, or ice cream. You may try blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries for different flavors. Ingredi...

I love to make yogurt--I’m able to control the ingredients that to (and don’t) go in it, sweeten it to my liking and make it in clay--which makes the best yogurt ever! Plus VitaClay makes yogurt-making so simple--simply add the ingredients to the pot and press a button! Making yogurt is an art a...

This Tandoori Chicken recipe was converted from a pressure cooker recipe  from ministryofcurry.com. Cook time: 30 minutes Serving: 4 Ingredients 2 LB 8 Chicken drumsticks, skinned 1/2 cup plain yogurt Make It Dairy Free by using Coconut yogurt 1/2 tablespoon ginger grated 1/2 tablespoon garlic m...

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad - This versatile healthy and very nutritious recipe that can be served hot as a side dish or cold as a terrific alternative to pasta salad at your BBQ party. Servings: 6 servings Calories: 254 kcal       SHOP NOW Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1/2 tsp salt...

INGREDIENTS 1 lb. smoked brisket or bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slivers1 (15-oz.) can black beans1 (15-oz.) can dark red kidney beans3 (15-oz.) cans baked beans1 lg. sweet onion, finely chopped1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped1 poblano or green bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely...

Add this Light Potato Salad as a BBQ party side dish   Serves: 8 servings Ingredients 3 lbs Baby Red Potatoes ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ cup Fresh Italian Parsley, leaves only, rough chopped ¼ cup Fresh Dill, stems removed and chopped 3 tbsp Light Mayonnaise ½ ...

This delicious recipe was inspired by Dadcooksdinner.com in pressure cooker. We converted it to VitaClay. You won't how good it is until you try it! INGREDIENTS Crust 3/4 cupgraham cracker crumbs (4 whole graham crackers, crushed) 2 tablespoons melted butter Cheesecake 1pound regular cream che...

Every Memorial Day party needs a seven layer dip! Great for snacking, the perfect entrée made right in your own VitaClay cooker!       SHOP NOW   STARTERS & SIDES 7-layer dip: No Memorial party is complete without snack dips. Chips, veggie sticks, and other finger foods are perfect for t...

"20130903_Zucchini_Bread_005" (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) by Random Michelle Ingredients 1/3 cup brown sugar or more to taste 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil 2 eggs 2 cups flour 3/4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. sea salt 2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 1/2 cups finely choppe...