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.
In this collection

Caramel Sauce
This isn’t our healthiest recipe, it falls in our “sinfully delicious” category. But sometimes treating yourself to something rich and sweet is a form of “Living Healthy”! We…
Simple Oat Waffles
With just five ingredients, you couldn’t get much simpler than these vegan oat waffles. When you want to bring your family together for a special sit-down breakfast that…

Dole Pineapple Whip
copycat recipe for the yummiest dessert at Disney Parks, DOLE Whip! Rich in real pineapple flavor and goodness, this dairy-free frozen treat is sure to please! Ingredients 2…

Sous Vide Sausage Patties
Ingredients Breakfast Sausage Rolls Procedure Set the Sous Vide cooker to 158°F ( 70°C) Place the sausage roll into the water bath and set the timer to 3…
Thai Peanut Sesame Noodles
Ingredients Thai Peanut Dressing 1/3 cup white vinegar 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 2 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon toasted Asian-style sesame oil * 2 Tablespoons coconut oil * 2 Tablespoons…
Blackberry Five Spice Sauce
Serve with grilled pork tenderloin, chicken or duck. Chinese five-spice sauce can be found in the Asian foods section of better grocers. Ingredients 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple…
Country Ribs Sous Vide
Ingredients Country Ribs 2 Tablespoons black pepper 2 Tablespoons salt 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 Tablespoons on paprika 1 Tablespoon cumin 1 Tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon red…
Chipotle Pepper Cream Sauce
For a little spice, this tofu cheese sauce includes chipotle pepper, and is delicious tossed over pasta or steamed veggies Ingredients 6 ounces (170 g) light tofu 3/4…

Turmeric Smoothie
This turmeric smoothie is not only beautiful and tasty, but very healing as well. It’s made with spices turmeric, ginger and cinnamon, and superfoods bee pollen and raw…

Thai Pumpkin Soup
Serve garnished with chopped cilantro, chopped peanuts, and sour cream or plain yogurt. Ingredients 1/2 large onion, peeled, chopped 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 Tablespoon tomato paste…
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