VitaClay® Blog Recipes

Perfect First Course: Chickpea Parmesan Pasta Soup (Vegetarian)

Adapted for VitaClay from Weight Watchers.  Suitable for all Vitaclay Models.  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 Weight Watchers, so you know it’...
Make Chipotle-Style Citrus Rice in VitaClay!

Make Chipotle-Style Citrus Rice in VitaClay!

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...
Chicken with Mushrooms, Carrots, and Thyme

Chicken with Mushrooms, Carrots, and Thyme

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...

VitaClay One-Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

VitaClay One-Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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 ...
As the Weather Cools, Mix it Up with Beet Chili!

As the Weather Cools, Mix it Up with Beet Chili!

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 ...
Sweet Fall Soup: Warming, Nutritious, Satisfying!

Sweet Fall Soup: Warming, Nutritious, Satisfying!

Image Courtesy of Brent Hofacker I look forward to fall all year long. Maybe it's the crisp, cool air that suddenly comes upon us like someone flipped a switch. Maybe it's the bright, vibrant colors that illuminate the trees around me. Maybe it's the smells of firewood and fallen leaves. I think...

Rustic, Hearty French Cassoulet At Home with VitaClay (with Vegetarian Option)

Rustic, Hearty French Cassoulet At Home with VitaClay (with Vegetarian Option)

(Image Source) Cassoulet is a traditional French meal that is nutritious, filling and simple. When you have VitaClay, there is no need to be intimidated when making this type of traditional ethnic dish. Simply add the ingredients to VitaClay and go! Dinner will be ready in no time!  Cassoulet can...
Incredible Pot Roast Dianne with Homemade Gravy

Incredible Pot Roast Dianne with Homemade Gravy

Suited for VitaClay Models VF7700 and VM7900 series. Image Courtesy of "Coyoty" Pot roast is scrumptious, but after a while, beef roasts all taste the same: delicious, but the same. The key to this VitaClay-adapted roast from Emeril Lagasse is the gravy. There are several unexpected elements that...
Chipotle Pulled Pork Tacos: A Smash in Clay!

Chipotle Pulled Pork Tacos: A Smash in Clay!

Adapted for VitaClay from Stephanie O’Dea’s Slow Cooker Chipotle Pork Soft Tacos Suited for VitaClay Models VF7700 and VM7900 series. Image Courtesy of "Sweetest Beginnings Blog". Who doesn’t like tacos? And when meal planning, it’s helpful to have an idea of what to cook for each day of the week...

Buffalo Chicken Dip: Whip it up for that Last-Minute Party!

Buffalo Chicken Dip: Whip it up for that Last-Minute Party!

"buffalo chicken dip" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Phil Denton Suited for VitaClay Models VF7700 and VM7900 series. I love hot dip—it’s so delicious and satisfying—and with VitaClay it’s also super easy and quick to make! I’ve made a few different types, from spinach-artichoke cheese dip to this hearty an...
Spicy Mango Chicken Legs: Your New Favorite Weekly Recipe in VitaClay!

Spicy Mango Chicken Legs: Your New Favorite Weekly Recipe in VitaClay!

Suited for VitaClay Models VF7700 and VM7900 series. Image Courtesy of "Savvy Saving Couples". Chicken drumsticks and thighs are my go-to dinners. I make them at least once a week. I can buy them cheaply (even for organic!) and I personally love dark meat chicken anyway. As an added bonus, save...
You’ll Love this Sweet and Spicy Chili Cooked in Clay!

You’ll Love this Sweet and Spicy Chili Cooked in Clay!

Suited for all VitaClay Models.  Image Courtesy of "cursedthing". We all know Rachel Ray is the master of quick, easy dinners. Everything she does is so practical and simple, yet really delicious. This new twist on a classic chili is no exception: sweet and sour? Who would have thought? The flavo...

Authentically Exotic: Lebanese Lamb and Okra Stew

Authentically Exotic: Lebanese Lamb and Okra Stew

Image Courtesy of Dan Atkinson Stew recipes are suited for all VitaClay models! When cooking in the Stock pot models (VM7800) for more than an hour, please monitor liquid levels to avoid excess evaporation and dry cooking, which may damage the pot.  Okra is a vegetable that many people haven't ...
10 Best VitaClay Recipes for Weight Loss

10 Best VitaClay Recipes for Weight Loss

I’ve long believed that focusing on overall health is much more important than focusing on weight loss. Think about it: if your body is healthy, your weight should manage itself. Your skin will become clear, your hair strong, your body attractive. So why focus on one of those things, spending mon...
Beef and Cabbage Stew: Hearty and Delicious in VitaClay

Beef and Cabbage Stew: Hearty and Delicious in VitaClay

Suitable for any VitaClay Model! This beef and cabbage stew has a different flavor than our other beef stews. Cabbage is really healthy and delicious--it adds a whole different side to beef stew! Sometimes I like to add a bit of sauerkraut on the top of this stew to garnish it as well--the probio...

VITACLAY BEER SOAKED BRATS

VITACLAY BEER SOAKED BRATS

Recipe Courtesy of “Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker - Recipes for Entertaining” by Beth Hensperger / Image Courtesy of Houston Foodie Beer-soaked bratwursts go with football season, they’re perfect fare for watching the Big Game with friends. This recipe employs an outdoor grill to brown the outsid...
Beef Burgundy: A Masterpiece Made Easy with VitaClay!

Beef Burgundy: A Masterpiece Made Easy with VitaClay!

Recipe Courtesy of “Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker - Recipes for Entertaining” by Beth Hensperger / Image Courtesy of Mike A well-made beef burgundy, the venerable braised saute de boeuf a la bourguignoonne, is a treasure; the meat melts in your mouth and the wonderful wine does its magic both as ...
VitaClay Sweet & Sour Cranberry Roast

VitaClay Sweet & Sour Cranberry Roast

Suitable for VitaClay models VF7700 and VM900 series. Recipe Courtesy of “Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker - Recipes for Entertaining” by Beth Hensperger / Image Courtesy of NY Times Chuck roast makes a great pot roast, producing a silky, fork-tender meat.. Cooking the beef in cranberry sauce sounds...

VITACLAY PEA, ZUCCHINI, AND MINT SOUP

VITACLAY PEA, ZUCCHINI, AND MINT SOUP

Recipe Courtesy of “Vegetarian Times” / Image Courtesy of NY Times This tasty soup is one of the vegetarian dishes created by Sam Hinton, chef at the Ferme Blanche chalet in the Hidden Alps group. The soup is also wonderful served chilled. Ingredients: 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tbs. butter 1 medium onio...
VITACLAY CRISPY HARISSA CAULIFLOWER

VITACLAY CRISPY HARISSA CAULIFLOWER

Recipe and Image Courtesy of “Vegetarian Times” converted into VitaClay version The flavor-packed cauliflower pieces are great served on toothpicks as an appetizer. The harissa is both spicy and sweet, while salty peanut pieces and a nice crunch to the vegan hors d’oeuvre. Ingredients: 1 cup all ...
VITACLAY GINGER-CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

VITACLAY GINGER-CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Recipe Courtesy of Food and Wine converted to VitaClay version / Image Courtesy of Monica Shaw Spice up your holiday spread with this chile and ginger-laced accompaniment that can be served warm or chilled. It tastes great on post-holiday sandwiches, too! Ingredients: 2 large navel oranges 2 pou...

VITACLAY GREEN BEANS AMANDINE

VITACLAY GREEN BEANS AMANDINE

Recipe Courtesy of “Vegetarian Times” converted to VitaClay version / Image Courtesy of Krista Take a cue from the French with this easy, elegant recipe for green beans garnished with meltingly tender shallots and crunchy, toasted almonds. You can blanch the beans up to a day ahead, then store th...
Quick and Easy One-Step, One-Pot Pasta for Dinner

Quick and Easy One-Step, One-Pot Pasta for Dinner

Suitable for VitaClay Models: VS7600, VF7700, VM7900 Love pasta but want it fast? Hate all of the steps, all of the dishes, all of the clean-up? Well, VitaClay might just be your new best friend. We’ve got a great quick meal for one or two, that you can create in your own space in a snap! O...
Rich Chocolate Oatmeal—Quick and Easy Before Class!

Rich Chocolate Oatmeal—Quick and Easy Before Class!

Suitable for VitaClay Models VF7700 and VM7900 series ONLY. / Image Courtesy of chocolatecoveredkatie.com Oatmeal is a hearty, filling breakfast to get you going before a long day of classes. And with VitaClay, it’s easier than ever to make a nutritious, easy, economical oatmeal breakfast in the ...

One-Pot “Dirty Rice”—Perfect for the Dorm or Apartment!

One-Pot “Dirty Rice”—Perfect for the Dorm or Apartment!

Suitable for VitaClay Models VF7700 and VM7900 series ONLY. Cafeteria meals get old after a while, and sometimes you’d rather just stay at home and study or relax instead of going out to eat again. Besides spending more money, eating out meal after meal can take a toll—restaurant food is not usua...
VITACLAY LEMONY GLAZED CARROTS

VITACLAY LEMONY GLAZED CARROTS

Recipe Courtesy of “Vegetarian Times” converted to VitaClay version / Image Courtesy of KateGal25 A marmalade glaze brings out the natural sweetness of carrots in this fat-free side dish Ingredients: 4 Cups sparkling lemonade or lemon-lime soda 1 lb. baby carrots, trimmed ⅓ cup orange marmalade 2...
beans

Babysit your beans?.. No way!

Article by: Julie Thompson One of the healthiest sources of protein is beans. Beans, such as pinto beans and black beans, are high in fiber, B-vitamins and magnesium, as well as are very low in fat and low in cholesterol. One cup of black beans contains 15 grams of protein and one cup of pinto be...


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