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Specialty Equipment Recipes

Specialty equipment can provide a different way to control heat, texture, or preparation. Air fryers, pressure cookers, sous vide setups, blenders, whippers, and other tools provide the browsing paths in this collection. Begin with the equipment you have or want to understand, then read the recipe’s specific settings and requirements before preparing the dish.

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  • Air Fryer

    Loaded potato skins and chicken skewers offer different air fryer applications in this collection. Browse the recipes for their portion sizes, cooking settings, and guidance on the finished texture.

  • Chamber Vacuum Sealer

    A chamber vacuum sealer appears in pickle and other preparations within this collection. These recipes show particular uses of the equipment, with the method explaining its role in each dish.

  • Control °Freak

    Farmer’s cheese, omelettes, and potato preparations offer different applications for the Control Freak. Browse recipes that use controlled heat settings, following the specific temperature and method for the dish.

  • Ham Press

    Chicken and barbecue loaf preparations give this ham press collection its focus. The recipes explain how the equipment shapes a mixture and supports the particular cooking process used.

  • Instant Pot

    Chicken and rice, hard-boiled eggs, and ricotta offer different Instant Pot applications. These recipes use specific programs and timings, with the individual method guiding preparation and release steps.

  • iSi Whipper

    Foams and drink preparations offer different uses for an iSi whipper in this collection. Browse each recipe for its ingredients, equipment requirements, and the method that creates the intended texture.

  • Slow Cooker

    Tortellini soup, hot fudge cake, and creamy cabbage show the slow cooker’s range across savory and sweet dishes. These recipes set out their own timing and preparation for the finished serving.

  • Smoking Gun

    Smoked balsamic vinegar and a wood chip pairing guide introduce applications for a smoking gun. This small collection connects the choice of smoke with the preparation described in each entry.

  • Sous Vide

    Turkey roulade, salmon mi-cuit, and shrimp cocktail offer different sous vide preparations. Browse recipes that use controlled water-bath cooking, following their specific temperature, timing, finishing, and handling directions.

  • Vitamix

    Sauces, drinks, and other preparations show different Vitamix applications in this collection. Browse each recipe for the blending method and the texture it aims to produce in the finished dish.

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  • Mexican Meatball Stew

    Ingredients 2 14 1/2 ounce cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained 2 12 ounce packages frozen cooked Italian-style turkey meatballs, thawed (24 total) 1 15 ounce can black beans,…

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  • Chili Verde

    Chili Verde

    Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 15 ounce can Great Northern or navy beans, rinsed and drained 12 ounces fresh tomatillos,…

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  • Jumbo Stuffed Shells

    Jumbo Stuffed Shells

    Ingredients 1 box jumbo pasta shells Tomato Sauce Béchamel Sauce  Cheese Filling 2 cups (1 pound) ricotta cheese 2 cups (1/2 pound) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated…

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  • Crunchy Ranch Party Mix

    Crunchy Ranch Party Mix

    Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 6 cups puffed corn cereal, crispy corn and rice cereal, and/or sweetened oat square cereal 4 cups chow mein noodles, bite-size cheese crackers, and/or…

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  • Enchilada Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Enchilada Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 3 Tanlespoons Taco Seasoning 1 small onion finely chopped 1 can 19 oz enchilada sauce 1 pound spiral pasta or regular spaghetti…

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  • Melt-in-Your-Mouth Meat Loaf

    Melt-in-Your-Mouth Meat Loaf

    Ingredients 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1/4…

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  • Potato Cheddar Breakfast Bake

    Potato Cheddar Breakfast Bake

    Ingredients 3 (519 g) medium russet potatoes, cubed into 1 1/2-inch (4 cm) chunks 2 cups (480 ml) egg substitute or 8 eggs 2 cups (480 ml) milk…

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  • Hatch Chile Smoothie

    Hatch Chile Smoothie

    This is one of those flavor combinations that sounds really wacky at first, but they work together really well. I’ve become a fan of smoothies that are sweet,…

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  • Apricot-Ancho Barbecue Glaze

    Apricot-Ancho Barbecue Glaze

    The perfect combination of sweet and spicy, try this barbecue glaze with grilled shrimp, pork or chicken. Ingredients 6 strips bacon, chopped 1 1/2 cups (196 g) small…

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  • Warm Balsamic Potato Salad

    Warm Balsamic Potato Salad

    Ingredients 1/3 cup (80 ml) balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup (180 ml) olive oil, plus extra for cooking 1 garlic clove 1 Tablespoon Dijon-style mustard Salt, to taste Ground…

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