- Peel apples. Cut into 1/4″ thick rings or slices.
- Dip slices in pineapple juice for 1 minute. Place dipped apples on a mesh-lined NESCO Clean-A-Screen® positioned on a NESCO® Dehydrator tray.
- Mix together sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle on top of apples. Dry for 6 to 10 hours at 135ºF until crisp.
- Cool and store in an airtight container.
Special Apple Snacks
Simple Crispy Fish Sticks
- Remove basket and preheat oil to 300 degrees Fahrenheit in NESCO® Deep Fryer. Cut fish into 1-inch strips.
- Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dip strips in flour mixture, then into eggs. Coat with bread crumbs.
- Lower basket into oil. Use a heat-resistant, metal spoon to place fish in oil. Cook 3 to 5 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Serves 4.
Seasonal Pumpkin Bread
- Preheat NESCO 18 Qt Roaster Oven to 350º F.
- In a bowl, combine pumpkin, eggs, oil, and water. Mix well with your NESCO® Hand Mixer. In another bowl, sift dry ingredients together. Add pumpkin mixture and mix well.
- Pour into greased loaf pan. Place pan on rack in roaster. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
- Preheat NESCO® 12″ Electric Skillet to 300ºF. Add oil and stir to coat skillet bottom. Add onions and peppers, cook for 2 minutes. Add water and stir until onion/pepper mixture is soft and water has evaporated (about 3-4 minutes).
- Remove mixture and keep warm. Warm buns until lightly toasted. Place 1 oz cheese on each warm bun.
- Increase heat in skillet to 350ºF. Season meat with salt and pepper. Sear each piece of meat 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Note: overcooking meat will cause it to be tough.
- Place meat on cheese and top with onions and peppers.
*Use American, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese if desired.
Creamy Deviled Eggs
Let Creamy Deviled Eggs be the star of the show at your next get together. Made with tangy mayonnaise and zesty mustard, this recipe features the classic ingredients you know and love. Skip the stovetop and prepare up to 8 eggs at a time with your NESCO Egg Cooker. To top, sprinkle with fresh herbs or spritz with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice for an extra pop of flavor.
Your Key Ingredient:
Grocery Ingredients:
8 eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Smoked Spanish paprika for garnish
Instructions:
- Measure the amount of water for “hardboiled” marked on the measuring cup and pour water into the base.
- Use the pin on the measuring cup and prick each egg before placing on the tray (reduces cracking eggshells).
- Remove the eggs and peel the eggshells under cool running water.
- Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, placing the yolks in a bowl, and the whites on a plate.
- Mash the yolks using a fork into a crumble, and add mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well
- Evening spoon the yolk mixture into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.
Mashed Potatoes 3 Ways
Upgrade your traditional mashed potatoes with these three delicious recipes. Instead of boiling on the stovetop, use the NESCO Pressure Cooker and NESCO 16-Speed Hand Mixer to ensure perfectly fluffy potatoes every time.
Your Key Ingredient:
NESCO Pressure Cooker
NESCO 16-Speed Hand Mixer
Grocery Ingredients:
Standard Mashed Potatoes
½ cup butter
¾ cup milk
Rich and Creamy Mashed Potatoes
5 Tablespoons Butter, divided
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature and cubed
8 oz. sour cream
1 teaspoon onion salt
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Jalapeno Popper Mashed Potatoes
8 oz, cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoon garlic salt
2 jalapenos, deseeded and finely chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Bread crumbs
Instructions:
Standard Mashed Potatoes
- Add 2 cups of water and 5 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered to your NESCO® Pressure Cooker.
- Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 5 minutes. When time is up, use the quick release to release pressure.
- Use NESCO® 16-Speed Hand Mixer on Speed 14 to mash potatoes to desired texture while adding other ingredients.
- Fold all ingredients into potatoes and serve.
Rich and Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Add 3 tablespoons of butter, cream cheese, sour cream, onion salt, garlic salt, and pepper to mashed potatoes.
- Spread mixture into baking dish and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.
Jalapeno Popper Mashed Potatoes
- Fold cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic salt, jalapenos, and one cup of shredded cheese into potatoes.
- Spread into 9 x1 3 pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese and bread crumbs.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
Decadent Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions:
- In medium bowl, cream margarine and cream cheese with NESCO® 16-Speed Hand Mixer.
- With the mixer on low speed, add in powdered sugar and lemon juice until light and fluffy. Add enough powdered sugar to make desired consistency.
- Spread evenly over cooled cake.
Tasty Grilled Salmon
- Season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, orange juice, and olive oil until sugar is dissolved.
- Place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat NESCO® Grill with Glass Lid for medium heat.
- Place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. Cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Pickled Red Beet Eggs
If you’re craving a little bit of sweet and sour at your summer picnic, these Pickled Red Beet Eggs are the perfect addition to your warm-weather outing. Our recipe is simple with the help of the NESCO Egg Cooker. What are you waiting for? Get crackin’ and enjoy your pickled eggs as a tangy snack or side.
- Measure the amount of water for hard-boiled marked on the measuring cup and pour water into base.
- Use the pin on the measuring cup and prick each egg before placing on the tray (reduces cracking eggshells).
- Drain liquid from the beets into saucepan. Place beets, onions, and eggs into a large bowl or pitcher.
- Pour sugar and vinegar into the saucepan with the beet liquid and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer 15 minutes.
- Pour the beet juice mixture over the beets, eggs, and onions.
- Seal the bowl or pitcher and refrigerate. Refrigerate for at least one to 3 days; the longer they are allowed to sit the better they will taste.
Pineapple Teriyaki Marinade
Marinating meat like chicken doesn’t have to be an all-day process. If you get home and realize you’ve forgotten to prep for dinner, don’t fret. Use your NESCO Vacuum Sealer to open meat’s pores and immerse flavors in less time than traditional marinating. Use this trick with recipes like delicious Pineapple Teriyaki Marinade and see how you can make dinner a quick and easy process!
Your Key Ingredients:
NESCO Vacuum Sealer
NESCO Vacuum Seal Bags
Grocery Ingredients:
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
1 green onion, minced
4 uncooked chicken breasts
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, stir all ingredients except chicken breasts together until mixed.
- Pour into Vacuum Seal Bag and add chicken.
- Remove air and seal to marinate meat quickly.
- Let sit for at least a half-hour.
- Cook as desired.
Do It Yourself Dog Treats
Pamper your four-legged furry friend with our DIY Dog Treats recipe made in your NESCO Dehydrator. Packed with nutritious wheat flour, lecithin, and honey, you can rest easy knowing these treats are the perfect healthy supplement to your dog’s diet. For this recipe, we used a dog bone cookie cutter from King Arthur Baking Company. Lecithin keeps your dog’s coat shiny and can be found in the health food section of most grocery stores, drug stores, or health food stores.
Your Key Ingredients:
NESCO Dehydrator
NESCO Fruit Roll Sheets
Grocery Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup powdered milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lecithin granules (optional)
1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup ice water
Instructions:
- Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well. Blend in egg and ice water. Mix until it forms together. Add a few more tablespoons of water if mixture is too loose.
- Roll out to 1/2″ thickness. Cut out biscuits and place on a greased NESCO® Fruit Roll Sheet. Position in your NESCO® Dehydrator on dehydrator trays.
- Dry 8 to 10 hours at 145°F or until hard.