Searching for a delicious and healthy side at your next get together? Look no further than our Farro Grain Salad with Dried Cranberries, Feta, and Pecans. Packed with fiber, iron, and magnesium, farro is a great alternative to white rice. Use your NESCO Pressure Cooker to ensure grains stay soft and tender. Featuring bold feta cheese, bright lemon, and sweet cranberries, this recipe is undeniably fresh.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO Pressure Cooker

Grocery Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked farro
½ cup toasted pecans
½ cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup green onions, chopped
¼ cup parsley, chopped
1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Black pepper
½ cup feta cheese

Instructions:

1. Place 2 cups of water, and uncooked farro in a NESCO® Pressure Cooker. Cook on High Pressure for half the time of the instructions on the package. Let pressure come down naturally for five minutes, then quick release. Strain the farro and rinse with cold water.
2. Gently fold in all other ingredients. Serve either room temperature or chilled.

We have yet to find someone who isn’t a fan of our Italian Beef Sliders. Piled high with tender roast, melty cheese, and crunchy pepperoncini, people usually fill their plates with more than just one of these delicious mini sandwiches. Your NESCO 6 Qt. Slow Cooker makes this recipe easy: simply add ingredients, choose your heat settings, and set it until you’re ready to assemble and enjoy.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO 6 Qt. Slow Cooker

Grocery Ingredients:

4 lb boneless beef chuck pot roast
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1, 15 oz can tomato sauce
2 green bell peppers, sliced
2 yellow onions, sliced
1, 12 oz jar sliced pepperoncini
10 sandwich rolls, split and toasted

Instructions:

1. Spray the crock of a NESCO® 6 Qt. Slow Cooker with cooking spray.
2. Drain the pepperoncini, reserving three tablespoons of the liquid.
3. Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in small bowl.
4. Trim the fat from the roast and season each side with roughly one-third of the seasonings and place in Slow Cooker.
5. Pour the tomato sauce over the roast.
6. Top with the green bell peppers, onions, and pepperoncini.
7. Sprinkle the remaining third of the seasonings on top as well as the reserved pepperoncini liquid.
8. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours.
9. Use two forks to shred the meat and serve on toasted sandwich rolls.

Authentic-tasting lasagna doesn’t have to take hours in the kitchen. If you’re craving classic Italian flavor in half the time, this Lazy Lasagna recipe is for you. Using your NESCO 6 Qt. Roaster Oven, simply layer prepared ingredients in the cookwell, cover, and bake. Your whole family will love every bite of this steamy, cheesy entree. For vegetarian-style, just swap out ground meat for your favorite veggies.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO 6 Qt. Roaster Oven

Grocery Ingredients:

1 ½ pounds ground beef, lean
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
48 oz jar spaghetti sauce
2 cups water
16 oz package Mozzarella Cheese, grated
1 cup Parmesan Cheese
16 oz carton ricotta cheese
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Instructions:

1. In 6 Qt. NESCO® Roaster Oven, brown meat, stir often.
2. Add green pepper and onion. Cook till onions turn transparent. Remove grease.
3. Add spaghetti sauce, seasonings and water. Simmer. Pour into a separate bowl.
4. Remove cookwell from roaster. Put 1/2 cup sauce in bottom of cookwell. Layer uncooked lasagna noodles. Use three for each layer, cheeses and sauce, reserving enough cheese to top lasagna during last 10 minutes of cooking.
5. Preheat roaster to 325° F with lid on. When preheated, remove lid, place cookwell in roaster, cover and bake 45 to 60 minutes. Serves 6 to 10.

The NESCO® 6 Qt. Roaster Oven makes a wonderfully thick lasagna, however, it makes quite a lot. It freezes and reheats well. When freezing, leave final cheese layer off and add it during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Submitted by Mimi Shanahan who lives in McCook Lake, South Dakota.

Our Easy Fruit Rolls recipe is ideal for snacking on-the-go. Made with nature’s natural sweeteners, kids and parents alike will enjoy this healthy treat. Use any variety of our NESCO Dehydrators to thicken fruit puree into chewy, juicy strips. If you want, add your favorite mix-ins such as nuts or fresh fruit. 

Your Key Ingredients:

NESCO Dehydrator
NESCO Fruit Roll Sheet

Grocery Ingredients:

24 oz jar applesauce, any flavor
Fresh, pureed fruit, powdered, flavored gelatin, coconut, or nuts (mix in or sprinkle on top before drying)

Instructions:

1. Wipe a NESCO® Fruit Roll Sheet (lightly) with any type of cooking oil. To make small roll-ups, place several tablespoons of applesauce on a sheet.
2. Spread to 1/4″ thickness, about 4″ in diameter. Depending on how large you make them, 6 to 8 can fit on a fruit roll sheet.
3. Place in your NESCO® Dehydrator on a dehydrator tray. Dry at 140° F approximately 5 to 7 hours or until dry and not tacky.
4. Remove and place in a storage container.

Option: Entire fruit roll sheet may be covered with applesauce mixture and then dehydrated. When dry, cut into individual serving sizes.

If you’re craving a sweet and nutty snack, our Apple Pie and Cheese Roll-Ups were made for you. While most fruit roll-up snacks are filled with artificial ingredients, this recipe combines healthy fruits, nuts, cheese, and is made right in your NESCO Dehydrator. The warm nutmeg brings out the sweetness of the applesauce and subtle cheddar flavor for a memorable treat both you and your kids will love.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO Dehydrator
NESCO Fruit Roll Sheets

Grocery Ingredients:

4 cups regular applesauce
3/4 cup pecans, ground
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, puree all ingredients. Spread evenly onto NESCO® Fruit Roll Sheets. Fits 2 large sheets and 1 small sheet.
2. Place in your NESCO® Dehydrator on dehydrator trays. Dry at 135° F for 4 to 8 hours, or until leathery.
3. Gently peel and remove sheets while still warm. Let cool and tear into 4-inch pieces for rolling.
4. Store in dark, dry, cool place or in freezer.

Light Italian Chicken

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO 6 Qt. Roaster Oven or NESCO Slow Cooker

Grocery Ingredients:

3 lb broiler-fryer chicken, cut-up
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
14 ½ oz whole tomatoes
4 oz mushrooms, sliced and drained
1 tsp basil
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp oregano

Instructions:

1. Wash chicken and pat dry. Remove skin from chicken before cooking or brown pieces in non-stick skillet and drain before placing in roaster.
2. Place prepared chicken in NESCO® Roaster Oven. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and cook at 325º F for 1 hour 15 minutes.

Slow Cook: Prepare recipe as directed. Cover and cook at 225ºF for 4 to 6 hours. Serves 4.

Hold onto peak summertime flavor with our Sun-Dried Tomato recipe. While store-bought Sun-Dried Tomatoes can be pricey, the homemade version is perfect for any budget. Simply rely on the drying power of your NESCO Dehydrator and the flexibility of NESCO Clean-A-Screens. Toss these delicious jewels on top of homemade pizza, pasta, salad, or fresh focaccia bread.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO Dehydrator
NESCO Clean-A-Screens

Grocery Ingredients:
12 Roma tomatoes
1 bottle olive oil
1 bottle Italian seasoning

Instructions:

1. Wash and gently dry tomatoes. Slice tomatoes 1/4″ thick.
2. Brush tomatoes lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly on all your slices.
3. Spread tomato slices on NESCO® Clean-A-Screens. Set temperature on your NESCO® Dehydrator at 135°F and allow 5-7 hours to dry or until crispy. Makes about 75 chips

Tip: Adding too much oil will make for a longer dryer time.