I love that rice + beans = a complete protein, so I try to get this healthy combo into my meals on a regular basis. It does seem that I am often falling back on the same recipes over and over, though, so I like to find new recipes to (literally) spice up my old standby routine.
And of course my f...
I am a big fan of lasagna, and I really love how easy it is to make and to make delicious. Another thing that I love about lasagna is that it is really easy to customize. You can make it meat-lovers or vegetarian, chicken or beef or turkey, cheese or no cheese, add tons of veggies or have it plai...
Roast meat is cheaper per pound than steaks, but you may be tired of your standby roast recipes or itching to get out of the house when the weather is warming up. And who wants to heat up the oven when it gets hot outside? Is there a way to make a succulent roast without having to sit in the hous...
Shepherd’s pie is one of my favorite dishes. Something about the combo of beef, mashed potatoes and veggies creates a flavor blend like no other.
If you’ve never made this super-satisfying dish yourself before, you’ll be amazed just how easy it is. It’s similar to making lasagna—just layer up you...
I really like Ratatouille.
Especially since I watched the movie of the same name, what a cute little rat! Seriously though, I think Ratatouille is French for “go pick everything in the garden and throw it in your slow cooker.” - rough translation. (I don’t speak French).
I like it because it’s ...
Suitable for VitaClay Models: VF7700, VM7900
Have you ever had one of those days when you’re just tired, and you don’t feel like adding one more thing to your to-do list for the day? There are so many things to do that you can’t even see to the bottom of the list, much less imagine getting everyt...
Quinoa is a “new” (ancient) super-food grain on the health scene, and VitaClay makes cooking Quinoa easy! Quinoa was once renowned as “the gold of the Incas,” and has long been recognized for its nutritious properties.
The Incas of South America regarded it as the mother of all grains, and used ...
I love recipes that call for leftovers. I can use what's already in my fridge to create something new and delicious that doesn't taste like re-hash. I also love any excuse to use my VitaClay to cook a meal--because everything I cook in it tastes so great, and involves so little hassle. You can al...
Let’s face it: cheeseburgers are delicious. That smell, that taste… so satisfying, so delicious. But we can’t eat cheeseburgers every day, though maybe we sometimes wish we could…. What if there was a cheeseburger option you could feel good about eating (and feeding to your family?) And what if i...
When I lived in China for a couple of years, one of my favorite things was small neighborhood restaurants and markets. Little snack stands dotted every city block, and one of my favorite snacks was tea leaf eggs. Found almost anywhere, simmering away in a pot full of black liquid, the dark-col...
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I love the kind of recipes I can make up on the weekend and use in lunches all week long. It makes things so much easier to just h...
Soup recipes are suitable for ALL VitaClay models!
As we head into the home stretch of the cold winter weather (and spring forward to longer, brighter, sunnier days!) we are looking forward to warmer weather, trips to the beach, and cold food (ice cream!)
But, alas, it’s still chilly outside, and...
One pot meals are my favorite. They’re super quick, versatile, yummy, and so easy to make. Then did I even need to mention there is only one pot to clean? VitaClay makes one pot meals even faster, easier and more delicious: now you can cook rice or other grains with beans, veggies and meat—and i...
We've all heard that beans are a nutritious addition to a healthy diet, but if you're anything like me, maybe you've been finding it difficult to find new and exciting ways to use beans in every-day meals. One thing I've found that greatly improves the nutritional availability and the digestibili...
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Suited for VitaClay models VF7700, VM7900, VM7800
I love lasagna, but I have been trying to eat fewer grains in general and less wheat specifically. So any recipe that will give me delicious lasagna without feeling yucky afterwards because of the wheat noodles is awesome in my book...
This one pot chicken and rice dish seems pretty simple, but the seasonings and a couple of key ingredients, as well as the pre-marinating of the chicken beforehand make this one very memorable dish. The best part is that it is a one-pot dish, so cleaning up is a breeze! Once you try it I think yo...
Lentils are something I don't make very often, but when I do I'm really glad I did. They're filling, nutritious, and different. They have that certain exotic quality that goes well with spices and other things I don't normally eat. And they're easy to prepare, and go great with rice, quinoa, fla...
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Suitable for VitaClay Models: VF7700, VM7900 ONLY (rice function)
Since I've been on a quinoa kick, I've been experimenting with different types of dishes using quinoa. I've made soups and salads, and everything has turned out beautifully. I'm really into one-pot meals, and thought...
I don't eat oatmeal every morning, but when I haven't eaten it in awhile I start to crave it. There is something so comforting and delicious about warm, thick, satisfying cereal in the morning. My favorite kind is steel-cut oats, especially since I've started using VitaClay to make them.
Steel cu...
Stew recipes are suitable for all VitaClay Models!
It's great to have some stew on hand for a quick meal or in-between meal snack. I love black bean stew because it's got a smoky, spicy flavor that really satisfies, without weighing me down like meat dishes. I periodically just like to have a li...
Sometimes I'm just in the mood for a good curry. In the past I was too intimidated to try to make authentic ethnic dishes at home. I thought surely I couldn't do a very good job of that. So I would just eat out whenever I wanted a great ethnic dish. Now I can't eat out without wondering what I'm...
I love making soups on Sunday because it's easy to prep and even make ahead then just heat up, and it's a satisfying and nourishing meal for everyone without being a long, drawn-out process. I also love that soups are so versatile and really anything goes.
You can take a soup recipe and make it y...
Growing up, tomato soup was one of my favorite things to eat. It was simple, filling and delicious. It was warm and comforting in the winter, and I could just curl up with a piping hot mug of it and be happy. I still love tomato soup, but now I like to add different flavors, from a dollop of sour...
It's that time of the week again: hump day! And you know what that means...
It's One-pot Wednesday!
Here at VitaClay we love to make your day easier. A big part of a healthy day is cooking your meals at home, so our goal is to make cooking as healthy and as easy as possible. What can make cook...
On this One-Pot Wednesday we have not one but two great one pot recipes for you to choose from! This is a basic one-pot recipe, and VitaClay makes it so easy!
The addition of olives and oregano give it a really great Mediterranean flavor, and the feta cheese tops it off and rounds out that unique...
Imagine one day when you get off late from work, the kids have their usual after-school activities and practices and you're all over town picking people up and bringing them home. You're too exhausted to think about what to make for dinner, much less cleaning it up afterwards. That drive-through ...
So, it's the weekend.
Maybe you're trying to think of a really great family dinner to cook, or maybe you're having a dinner party and need the perfect entree.
This pork tenderloin with sauerkraut calls for peach flavored iced tea (I just use a ready-to-drink bottle), and it adds a really subtle ...
