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
Instant Pot Creamy Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage: “Just Like Mother Used to Make”
This Instant Pot version of the classic recipe retains all the cozy flavors you remember but speeds up the process for busy days. The sweet-and-sour tang, creamy finish,…
German-Inspired Instant Pot Chicken with Sauerkraut and Spaetzle
This German-Inspired Instant Pot Chicken with Sauerkraut and Spaetzle takes the comfort and heartiness of the slow cooker version and speeds it up, while still delivering the same…
Instant Pot German Creamed Cabbage (Rahmwirsing)
This creamy and flavorful German cabbage dish comes together effortlessly in the Instant Pot, combining tender cabbage with a rich sauce seasoned with nutmeg and bay leaf. Perfect…
Instant Pot Butter Beans with Tomato-Ham Broth
A sophisticated twist on a classic Southern comfort dish, these butter beans are enriched with tomatoes, ham stock, and a hint of umami from fish sauce. Using the…
Instant Pot Vanilla Custard with Nutmeg
This smooth, creamy vanilla custard is a simple yet elegant dessert, perfect for any occasion. With the help of the Instant Pot, this custard is effortlessly prepared, eliminating…
Spiced Tater Tot Stir-Fry
Take your tater tots to the next level with this bold and flavorful stir-fry twist! Crispy tots are tossed in a fragrant blend of Thai red chile, scallions,…
Thai Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Take your taste buds on a vibrant journey with these Thai-inspired Bang Bang Chicken Skewers! Juicy, air-fried chicken cubes are marinated with fragrant spices, then brushed with a…
Dill Pickle Hot Sauce
Ingredients 1 lb green hot peppers I used a mix of Jalapeño and serrano 1/2 medium yellow onion 6 garlic cloves 1/4 teaspoon mustard seed 1 teaspoon dried dill 2 cups water room temp 1 Tablespoon sea salt 2 cups dill pickle brine divided 5-10 large…

Sweet & Spicy Korean Pickles
Ingredients 1/4 cup hot water1/2 cup Rice Wine Vinegar1/4 cup Sugar1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt2-3 Kirby Cucumber, thinly sliced1 Dill Sprig1 Garlic Clove, minced1 heaping Tablespoons Gochujang2 teaspoons Gochugaru1…
Spicy & Sweet Quick Pickles
Ingredients 1/2 cup warm water 1/2 cup White Distilled Vinegar 1/4 cup Sugar 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt 2-3 Kirby Cucumber, sliced (thicker) 3 Dill Sprigs 3 Garlic Cloves,…
