VitaClay® Blog Recipes

Rice recipes are suitable only for the rice setting on VitaClay Models VF7700 and VM7900 series.  In the past we've posted several rice recipes. After all, rice is pretty much half of what we do. We've posted tips on how to make the perfect rice in VitaClay with troubleshooting tweaks for any pro...

(Image Source) Suitable for any VitaClay Model! Rice and Chicken. Chicken and rice. It's my stand-by. It's easy, it's delicious, and I can mix it up a little with spices or sauces or seasonings or veggies each time I make it. But after awhile it still gets a little boring. Chicken is one of the ...

(Image Source) Suitable for any VitaClay Model! Morocco has a very unique style of cuisine. The spices and flavors reflect a long heritage of cooking with spices and herbs. Morocco is also home to the Tagine, a traditional clay cooker from that region of the world. Tagines are very interesting c...

(Image Source) Soups are suitable for any VitaClay Model! I love to make soups and stews on Sundays because they're pretty easy to make, and they just feel very luxurious and delicious and comforting on a day when I like to rest. It's also easy to make huge portions and savor it again and again t...

(Image Source) Suitable for any VitaClay Model! On a chilly day I crave something substantial, warm and filling. My family will eat anything as long as it tastes good, so it's up to me to ensure the meals I create are healthy and nutritious, and that they taste great so my family will eat them! T...

(Image Source) Soup recipes are well-suited to any VitaClay Model! If you ever get the chance, check out our other slow cooker models, such as our 2 quart model know as the 7600 series. This is a great way to save space yet still get the same quality in a smaller package! Speaking of quality, Sun...

VitaClayChef.com Are you looking for quick slow cooker recipes that can dial-up your health? I bet you're wondering: "I just want to throw something in the pot and just crawl back into bed, but I NEED a meal that's nutritious and delicious so I can get back on my feet!" Staying well during the he...

Though diminutive, the aduki bean (also known as the red mung bean) packs one powerful punch for its size. Used for centuries in the cuisines of various cultures in East Asia, its nutritional properties include the ability to control manage diabetes as well having large amounts of protein and ant...

This can be a meal by itself. I usually mix Pearl Barley and Camargue Mahogany Rice, which is rice from the Camargue area in France, and has a nutty flavor providing this dish a pleasant texture and presentation. This dish goes nicely with any meat or poultry dish. Ingredients for Barley with Toa...

Native to the Mediterranean, artichokes are popular vegetables in certain countries, especially France. Although artichokes are available year-round in most markets, prime season is from March to May. For this recipe it is perfectly fine to use processed marinated artichoke hearts. Ingredients fo...

Suitable for all VitaClay Models Fishermen of Italian and Portuguese descent created Cioppino in San Francisco. A hearty tomato-based seafood stew; redolent of garlic, herbs and rich with the days catch.  Living in the San Francisco Bay area, I can guarantee you that it is perfectly good manners ...

A jar of preserved lemons is so beautiful to look at that I sometimes hesitate to open it.Preserved lemons are an intense and sweet flavored Mediterranean condiment. I just use them in about everything. I always have a few jars on my kitchen counter waiting to be enjoyed in my dishes, since lemon...

Exotic flavors from star anise, lemon grass and annatto seed oil will flavor this hearty stew with irresistible aromas. Ingredients for Asian Style Curry Beef Stew   ½ cup olive oil or corn oil   2 tablespoons annatto or achiote seeds   2 lbs top round beef, cut into cubes   1 large onion, finel...

Ingredients for Shrimp Jambalaya 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped green onion 3/4 cup chopped green pepper, divided 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 pound diced cooked ham 2 cups chicken broth 1 can (14 -1/2 ounce) tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup minced ...

Provençe is an area in Southern France where “Herbs de Provence” originate from. Usually a mix of dried herbs used for meat, poultry and vegetables. The mix can consist of basil, fennel seeds, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, sage, summer savory and thyme. The portion of each herb varies dramaticall...

Thai food offers a variety of flavors and tastes. The subtle mixing of herbs and spices, curries and market-fresh ingredients, makes Thai dining a unique culinary experience. Ingredients for Thai Curry Coconut Chicken 8 chicken thighs with skin removed or 3 chicken breasts cut up in strips 1 tab...

In Mexico, soups and stews are enjoyed any time of day or night, including breakfast. Warmand pleasantly spicy, this authentic fare is a delicious way to enjoy a real taste of Mexican Cuisine.Peruano beans used in this recipe are small round light yellow beans and will add life to any of your whi...

This is both a vegetarian and a heart-smart meal. Serve with some rustic breads or fresh salad. Ingredients for Shitake Mushroom & Barley Soup 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1onion, finely chopped 1 cup dried or fresh shitakemushrooms, sliced thin 1 cup pearl barley 1 carrot, sliced diagona...

Suitable VitaClay Models: VS7600, VF7700, VM7900 Who doesn't love dip? This hot, cheesy dip is great for tortilla chips, pita bread or crackers. It's also filling and healthy, so it's great to have on hand for snacks at home or to take to a pot luck or serve at a game-watching party. The kids wil...

A thick Italian vegetable soup with beans and pasta or rice. It usually can contain any number of vegetables, whatever you have available or what is in season, but for authenticity, meat is never added. Ingredients for Minestrone - Italian Soup 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, chopped...

Suitable for all VitaClay models. Stock pot models will require 8:1 water:rice ratio for each hour of cooking time. Ensure water does not evaporate too much when cooking in Stock Pot for more than 1 hour.  In China congee (or jook) is the standard morning meal. Rice porridge is a long-simmered so...

Enjoy the aromatic flavors of Greece in this stew, topped with Greece's pride and joy: Feta Cheese. Ingredients for Greek Beef Stew 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon rosemary 1 teaspoon cinnamon Salt and freshly ground pepp...

Cacciatore me ans hunter's style This dish developed incentral Italy and has many variations. It is considered a country-style dish in which chicken pieces are simmered together with tomatoes and mushrooms. The dish originated in the Renaissance period (1450-1600) when the hunters would come back...

Ingredients for Artichoke Risotto 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups Arborio rice 1 cup dry white wine 4 cups chicken stock 4 cooked small artichokes, quartered or 2 cooked large artichokes hearts, sliced 1/4 cup unsalted butter 6 tablespoons ...

I sampled this dish in a small village in the Canary Islands (Spain) and truly enjoyed all the different flavors. I especially loved the almonds that mark this dish, which harkens to medieval Spanish cuisine. Ingredients for Chicken Fricassee 1 whole large roasting chicken, cut up in parts   3 t...

When pumpkins are in season, nothing taste better than pumpkin soup. This soothing soup with a hint of curry, ginger and lime juice is equally delicious served warm, at room temperature, or well chilled. Ingredients for Pumpkin Soup with Lime Drizzle 1 apple - peeled, cored and chopped 1 large o...

Have you ever wanted to make your own pasta sauce, but felt too intimidated to try?  Here's your chance! And this delicious pasta recipe doesn't take all day to make but in about an hour in VitaClay. Of course, if you want to have a truly slow-simmered, all-day pasta sauce, that can be done as we...