Special Apple Snacks

Special Apple Snacks
Not sure what to do with the entire bushel of apples you picked from the orchard? Put your NESCO Dehydrator to work and enjoy the fruits of your labor all winter long with these Special Apple Snacks. Crispy, delicate, and packed with fall flavor, you’ll want to grab more than just a handful of this healthy snack. Special Apple Snacks also make great additions to baked goods, trail mix, yogurt, and more.

Your Key Ingredients:

NESCO Dehydrator
NESCO Clean-A-Screen

Grocery Ingredients:

4 apples
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:
  1. Peel apples. Cut into 1/4″ thick rings or slices.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix together sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle on top of apples. Dry for 6 to 10 hours at 135ºF until crisp.
  4. Cool and store in an airtight container.


Simple Crispy Fish Sticks

Simple Crispy Fish Sticks
Skip the frozen section this evening and make your own delicious Fish Sticks right at home. Crispy on the outside and warm and steamy on the inside, this recipe is made simple in your NESCO Deep Fryer. Feed the whole family in just minutes. We recommend serving with tartar sauce, creamy herb sauce, or classic ketchup.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO Deep Fryer

Grocery Ingredients:

1 lb fish fillets, skinless-fresh or frozen, thawed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup bread crumbs, dry-fine

Instructions:
  1. Remove basket and preheat oil to 300 degrees Fahrenheit in NESCO® Deep Fryer. Cut fish into 1-inch strips.
  2. Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dip strips in flour mixture, then into eggs. Coat with bread crumbs.
  3. 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

Seasonal Pumpkin Bread
Nothing says fall quite like Seasonal Pumpkin Bread. Satisfy your pumpkin spice craving with this decadent and perfectly moist recipe. Your energy-saving NESCO 18 Qt. Roaster Oven prepares an entire loaf in just about an hour. If you’re headed out for a Halloween party, pumpkin bread makes for a great hostess gift. Tip: toast and slather a slice with butter or cream cheese for a delicious morning treat.

Your Key Ingredients:

NESCO 18 Qt. Roaster Oven
NESCO 16-Speed Hand Mixer

Grocery Ingredients:

1 cup canned pumpkin
2 eggs
1/2 cup corn oil
3 Tbsp water
1 ¾ cup flour
1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 ½ cup sugar

Instructions:
  1. Preheat NESCO 18 Qt Roaster Oven to 350º F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Get game day ready with this fan-favorite recipe. Stuffed with tender sirloin, crunchy onions, and melty cheese, our Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches will keep you full way past halftime. Let your NESCO 12″ Skillet do the work while you keep your eye on the ball. Perfect for your countertop, RV, or camper, keep winning with NESCO.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO 12″ Electric Skillet

Grocery Ingredients:

1 tsp vegetable oil
2 cups thinly sliced onion
2 red or green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
6 oz provolone cheese*
4 oval sandwich rolls, sliced in half
1 lb thinly sliced beefsteak (eye of round, or sirloin)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:
  1. 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).
  2. Remove mixture and keep warm. Warm buns until lightly toasted. Place 1 oz cheese on each warm bun.
  3. 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.
  4. Place meat on cheese and top with onions and peppers.

*Use American, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese if desired.


Creamy Deviled Eggs

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:

NESCO Egg Cooker

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:

  1. Measure the amount of water for “hardboiled” marked on the measuring cup and pour water into the base.
  2. Use the pin on the measuring cup and prick each egg before placing on the tray (reduces cracking eggshells).
  3. Remove the eggs and peel the eggshells under cool running water.
  4. Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, placing the yolks in a bowl, and the whites on a plate.
  5. Mash the yolks using a fork into a crumble, and add mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well
  6. 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

  1. Add 2 cups of water and 5 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered to your NESCO® Pressure Cooker.
  2. Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 5 minutes. When time is up, use the quick release to release pressure.
  3. Use NESCO® 16-Speed Hand Mixer on Speed 14 to mash potatoes to desired texture while adding other ingredients.
  4. Fold all ingredients into potatoes and serve.

Rich and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

  1. Add 3 tablespoons of butter, cream cheese, sour cream, onion salt, garlic salt, and pepper to mashed potatoes.
  2. Spread mixture into baking dish and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  3. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.

Jalapeno Popper Mashed Potatoes

  1. Fold cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic salt, jalapenos, and one cup of shredded cheese into potatoes.
  2. Spread into 9 x1 3 pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese and bread crumbs.
  3. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

 

 

 


Decadent Cream Cheese Frosting

Decadent Cream Cheese Frosting
Whether you’re baking carrot cake or red velvet brownies, your next sweet recipe can’t go without cream cheese frosting. We love cream cheese frosting because it’s thicker and more decadent than typical buttercream frosting. With your NESCO 16-Speed Hand Mixer and four simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for just about any dessert.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO 16-Speed Hand Mixer

Grocery Ingredients:

1/2 cup margarine or butter, room temperature
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3+ cups powdered sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. In medium bowl, cream margarine and cream cheese with NESCO® 16-Speed Hand Mixer.
  2. 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.
  3. Spread evenly over cooled cake.


Tasty Grilled Salmon

Tasty Grilled Salmon
Savor grilled salmon tonight with NESCO’s Grill with Glass Lid. This simple and convenient recipe yields flakey, rich meat in just a few minutes. Featuring a tangy juice marinade and seasoned with lemon pepper, your entire family will find something to love. Both farm-raised and fresh-caught salmon will shine in your NESCO.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO Grill with Glass Lid

Grocery Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
lemon pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
salt to taste
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice

Instructions:
  1. Season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, orange juice, and olive oil until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Preheat NESCO® Grill with Glass Lid for medium heat.
  5. 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

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.

Your Key Ingredient:

Grocery Ingredients:

1 (15 ounces) can beets
1 onion, thinly sliced
12 hard-cooked eggs, shelled and left whole
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup vinegar

Instructions:
  1. Measure the amount of water for hard-boiled marked on the measuring cup and pour water into base.
  2. Use the pin on the measuring cup and prick each egg before placing on the tray (reduces cracking eggshells).
  3. Drain liquid from the beets into saucepan. Place beets, onions, and eggs into a large bowl or pitcher.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour the beet juice mixture over the beets, eggs, and onions.
  6. 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:

  1. In a large bowl, stir all ingredients except chicken breasts together until mixed.
  2. Pour into Vacuum Seal Bag and add chicken.
  3. Remove air and seal to marinate meat quickly.
  4. Let sit for at least a half-hour.
  5. Cook as desired.


Do It Yourself Dog Treats

DIY 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Dry 8 to 10 hours at 145°F or until hard.

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