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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Watermelon Smoothie with a Hint of Mint
Use honey- or vanilla-flavored yogurt for a little extra sweetness. Garnish with a mint sprig, if desired. Ingredients 2 cups (1-inch) cubed seedless watermelon 1/3 cup plain 2%…

Spicy Bloody Mary Smoothie
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups low-sodium tomato juice, chilled 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped English cucumber 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce)…

Key Lime-Coconut Smoothie
A cross between Key lime pie and a coconut mojito, this smoothie makes a great breakfast drink or sweet afternoon treat. Sprinkle some shredded coconut. Ingredients 1/2 cup…

Creamy Cantaloupe Smoothie
Choose a cantaloupe with a sweet fragrance for the best flavor. Ingredients 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 1 (5.3-ounce) carton…

Caramel Espresso Smoothie
For a thicker smoothie, make sure the tofu is cold. Ingredients 3/4 cup vanilla light soy milk 2 tablespoons fat-free caramel topping 6 ounces light silken tofu, drained…

Avocado Smoothie
Avocado adds luscious creaminess and loads of nutrients to this cool, refreshing Vietnamese specialty. It’s best served icy cold, straight from the blender. Ingredients 1 ripe avocado 2…

Cinnamon-Roll Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Smoothie
Super-creamy and loaded with a trio of cinnamon, chocolate, and oats, this filling breakfast smoothie is a sweet lighter breakfast indulgence and terrific energy boost! Ingredients 1 large…

Slow-Cooker Tomato Sauce
Turn summer tomatoes into a dinnertime star. Ingredients 8 pounds fresh tomatoes (such as plum or San Marzano) 2 large sweet onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1…

Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce over Pappardelle Pasta
Traditionally, Bolognese sauce requires hours of babysitting as it simmers on the stove, but our recipe is virtually hands-off. Ingredients 1 medium-size yellow onion, finely chopped 2 celery…

Smokerless Smoked Pork Shoulder
Ingredients 4000g Pork shoulder BBG Glaze House Rub Brine 8kg Cold water 240g Smoked salt 160g Brown sugar 120g Liquid smoke 20g Prague Powder No. 1 (Optional) Procedure…
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