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Soup Sundays! Potato Corn Chowder, Cooked to Perfection in Clay

Soup Sundays! Potato Corn Chowder, Cooked to Perfection in Clay

Ever thought of mixing two different chowders? This potato corn chowder recipe is unique, delicious and filling: give it a try! Ingredients for Potato Corn Chowder Made in Clay: 4 c diced raw potatoes 4 c broth 1 c heavy cream 2 carrots, shredded 2 c corn kernels (fresh or frozen)-get organic to...
Old Style Kentucky Derby Burgoo: Easy with VitaClay!

Old Style Kentucky Derby Burgoo: Easy with VitaClay!

Soup and Stew Recipes are great in any VitaClay Model! I read that in Kentucky they used to have Derby-watching parties, and this was the traditional entree at such parties. Cool! The ingredients are simple enough, and in some places you can even find a frozen mix of "gumbo vegetables" that could...
Steel Cut Oats with Quinoa and Cranberries (or Blueberries, or Bananas, or Raisins...)

Steel Cut Oats with Quinoa and Cranberries (or Blueberries, or Bananas, or Raisins...)

I've always thought oatmeal was pretty good, but when I first tried steel cut oats I was in love. And with VitaClay, it tastes even better with this amazing texture that I haven't achieved in any other cooking medium. I don't have to worry about it burning or sticking, and I don't have to babysit...

Quick and  Easy Vegetable Broth in Clay

Quick and Easy Vegetable Broth in Clay

Suitable for any VitaClay Cooker! Vegetable broth is one of my favorite things to make, because it uses up all of my veggie scraps and turns them into something delicious and nutrient  dense. Talk about turning trash into treasure! And if you are vegetarian, this is a great way to maximize flavor...
Yellow Curried Chicken Drumsticks: Perfect and Easy in Clay!

Yellow Curried Chicken Drumsticks: Perfect and Easy in Clay!

This recipe is suited to VitaClay Models VF7700 & VM7900 I've been using turmeric for quite some time: I sprinkle it in the cooking oil with some ground pepper when I cook my eggs in the morning (the heat, oil and pepper open up the curcumin anti-oxidant in turmeric to become more bio-availab...
Pepper Beef Stew

Pepper Beef Stew

This peppered beef stew adds a bit of a twist to the traditional beef stew, and the flavors are really excellent. Ingredients for Pepper Beef Stew in VitaClay: 1 sirloin tip beef roast (2-3 lbs) 1 red onion, sliced thinly 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1 large baking potato, peeled & diced 3-4 ca...

Slow Clay Cooked Hearty Irish Stew

Slow Clay Cooked Hearty Irish Stew

Irish stew has a unique flavor, and the plentiful amount of vegetables, combined with broth and meat makes this dish satisfying enough to be a one-pot meal. Like most stew, this Irish stew is great for left-overs; I love to make a big batch and portion it out during the week for lunches and  dinn...
Clay Pot Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie in a Jiffy

Clay Pot Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie in a Jiffy

I love Shepherd's Pie and I love how easy this recipe is with VitaClay! And if you do Meatless Mondays, here's a great recipe to add to your repertoire! Let us know what you think! Ingredients for Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Mashed Potatoes 2 lb small potatoes (gold or red Yukon work well, cut int...
Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole: One Pot Meal Cooked in Clay!

Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole: One Pot Meal Cooked in Clay!

Usually casseroles are made in the oven, but I like to adapt them for VitaClay because the clay always makes my dishes taste so great, and I don't have to babysit the food while it cooks. I don't even have to be home! Or awake! I can run errands, take a nap, or go pick up my kid from school while...

One More Soup Recipe for Soup Sunday: Barley and Vegetables

One More Soup Recipe for Soup Sunday: Barley and Vegetables

This barley vegetable soup is not only easy to make but it's really filling and yummy, and will last you all week. (Tip: I like to take soup to work in this baby, which does a bang up job of keeping it warm all day, and can be thrown into the dishwasher  at night for easy cleanup!) Ingredients fo...
Thai Peanut Butter Chicken

Thai Peanut Butter Chicken

Ingredients:Slow Cooker Thai Pea-Nutty Chicken 1/ 2 cup smooth peanut butter 1/2 cup crushed peanuts 1 1/  2  cup chicken broth 1/4 cup low sodium Tamarin sauce juice of one lemon 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 4 crushed garlic cloves 1 inch fresh peeled ginger grated 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 ...
Chicken Noodle One Pot Casserole in Clay

Chicken Noodle One Pot Casserole in Clay

There's nothing like chicken noodle soup for comfort food when you're feeling under the weather. But now it's springtime and we're mostly over the cold-and-flu portion of the year, at least until after summer. Does that mean we don't need comfort food? Of course not. Even though the weather is wa...

Slow Cooked Curry Chicken Pot Pie in Clay

Slow Cooked Curry Chicken Pot Pie in Clay

Chicken pot pie is another comfort food that reminds me of delicious meals when I was growing up. Sometimes we'd have them for dinner, and sometimes it was just an after-school snack (on extra hungry days). But it was always delicious, filling and satisfying. We used to buy the frozen ones and he...
Garlicky Creamed Mushrooms, Quick and Easy in Clay!

Garlicky Creamed Mushrooms, Quick and Easy in Clay!

Suitable for any VitaClay model on the lowest setting (warm or low).  I have always loved mushrooms. They add a flavor, a depth, an earthiness to every dish they touch. And they're filling! I've eaten (delicious) "mushroom burgers" as a substitute for meat, so I know they are great for satiety, a...
Rustic Chicken Cacciatore: Your Authentic One-Pot Stop in Clay!

Rustic Chicken Cacciatore: Your Authentic One-Pot Stop in Clay!

Sometimes dishes with really fancy-sounding names, such as Beef Stroganoff, Pad Thai, and Ratatouille fool us into thinking that we couldn't ever possibly make something like that in our own kitchens, at least not without help. I, too, used to be intimidated by these exotic-sounding dishes, think...

Try this Red Wine Beef Shallot Stew: Perfection in Clay!

Try this Red Wine Beef Shallot Stew: Perfection in Clay!

The clay lends a very nice texture to the beef and the shallots, so they are not mushy like in some slow cooking recipes, and the flavor and nutrients are retained as well! And because it does contain bone broth, it is a very nutritious stew as well! Let us know what you think of this unique dish...
Easy Peasy Homemade Split Pea Soup in Clay

Easy Peasy Homemade Split Pea Soup in Clay

Soup recipes are suitable in all VitaClay Models*! *for VM7800 series, add more liquid to allow for evaporation, and stir periodically to prevent sticking/burning to the bottom   I love split pea soup. Something about it is comforting, warming and filling, and I make it pretty regularly in my hou...
Clay Cooked One Pot Ham and Cheese Comfort Casserole

Clay Cooked One Pot Ham and Cheese Comfort Casserole

For me, ham and cheese is one of the ultimate comfort foods. I'm not sure why, but the combination gets me every time. It's warm, satisfying and delicious, and just makes me feel good. I like to look for recipes that are comforting without being unhealthy or fattening, and I find that usually the...

Make Your Own Pizza Sauce in Minutes: Save Time and Money!

Make Your Own Pizza Sauce in Minutes: Save Time and Money!

Who doesn't love a good pizza?Most of us grew up in busy households, and maybe once a week (maybe more) our parents would decide it was pizza night. Who needs to cook when $6 pizzas are just a phone call away? Ah, memories.And those pizzas were delicious: Soft, chewy crusts, thick cheese and amaz...
Clay Cooked Italian Stew: Best One Pot Meal!

Clay Cooked Italian Stew: Best One Pot Meal!

The weekend is again upon us, and I know the last thing I want to do is spend all weekend in the kitchen preparing meals. I like to cook, but the weekends are for fun! Relaxing! Soaking up some sun on these lovely Spring Days! It's on these days that I love my VitaClay. One pot meals are so easy,...
Green Veggie Soup to Boost Immunity

Green Veggie Soup to Boost Immunity

Soup recipes are suited to all VitaClay Models! Soup is warming, soothing, and boosts immunity, especially when you use bone broth-one of the most traditional healing foods on the planet. Every culture has used bone broth as a staple immune-builder. It's great for building up any body type, and e...

Sweet Potato Lentils with Chard: Cooked to Perfection in Clay!

Sweet Potato Lentils with Chard: Cooked to Perfection in Clay!

I love sweet potatoes, but it can get old just eating them the same old way every time (usually baked with butter, coconut oil, real salt and  cinnamon). So here's a great curried sweet potato recipe to mix it up on those "lighter" nights. It can even be served as a side dish to a bigger meal (ho...
Easy Beef Short Rib Stew Recipe

Clay Slow Cooker Short Rib Stew Recipe: Ready When You Are with VitaClay!

These recipes are best made with our premium Smart Organic Multi-Cooker: SHOP NOW Stews are my favorite kind of meal, because they are so easy to prepare, especially in VitaClay--and they come out so delicious every time! So I like to make a big batch and eat from it all week. School and work ...
Easy, Delicious Clay Pot Veggies & Honey Garlic Chicken

Easy, Delicious Clay Pot Veggies & Honey Garlic Chicken

Try this great chicken & veggies recipe I tested out recently: it was a hit! I think I've found a new family favorite! Ingredients for Clay Pot Veggies & Honey Garlic Chicken: 2-3 lb chicken (I like dark meat, but a mix would be fine too) 1 lb green beans, trimmed 1 lb carrots, chopped ...

“Fast Food” One Pot Meal—Made Quickly and Easily in Clay!

“Fast Food” One Pot Meal—Made Quickly and Easily in Clay!

Ever wish you could make “fast food” at home? Sometimes you just need a meal that is quick, easy, delicious, and that you can feel good about feeding to your family. We all have days that we don't want to cook. We're too tired, or we have too much going on, or we just need something to feed every...
Quick and Easy Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna, Easy in Clay

Quick and Easy Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna, Easy in Clay

Suitable for VF7700 & VM7900 series models.  One of our recent recipes talked about how we can make real food fast food at home. It usually takes a little bit of prep work, such as already having some home-made Alfredo sauce on hand (though a jar of store-bought will certainly do in a pinch) ...
Clay Lamb Garbanzo Bean Stew for Couples

Clay Lamb Garbanzo Bean Stew for Couples

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.  Did you know lamb is a great meat for winter? It's a warming food, and it pro...


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