Category: PowerChef

CAPRESE CAPELLINI

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • ½ lb./225 g capellini pasta, broken in half
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¼ cup loosely packed flat leaf (Italian) parsley
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 lb./455 g cherry tomatoes
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1 lb./455 g fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-sized pieces

Instructions

  1. Add water to the Microwave Smart Multi Cooker maximum fill line for pasta. Stir in capellini pasta and ½ tsp. of the salt. Microwave on high power 7 minutes or until pasta is cooked to desired doneness.
  2. Meanwhile, in the Power Chef® fitted with blade attachment, add garlic, parsley, olive oil, remaining salt and pepper. Cover and pull cord until well minced. Add tomatoes, cover and pull cord until tomatoes are chopped into about ¼″/.635 cm pieces (about 6 pulls).
  3. Drain pasta and return to the Smart Multi Cooker base. Toss with tomato mixture, fresh basil and mozzarella. Serve warm or at room temperature.

*Note the picture has the old Round Pasta Cooker featured in it.. this recipe has been updated to use the Smart Multi Cooker in its place. Thank you.

For more information on the following, please click the link:

Smart Multi Cooker:

https://melodystupperwaretuppertalk.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/smart-multi-cooker/

Power Chef:
https://melodystupperwaretuppertalk.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/power-chef/

ZESTY ARTICHOKE PESTO WITH SHRIMP

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 lb./455 g fettuccini
  • 1 lb./455 g medium uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

Pesto (makes 2½ cups)

  • 4 cups arugula, packed
  • ½ cup basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ½ cup pecans
  • 14.5-oz./425 g can artichoke hearts, drained with liquid reserved
  • 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced using Zest N Press® Gadget
  • 1 tbsp. Italian Herb Seasoning
  • ½ tsp. coarse kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Place pasta in Microwave Pasta Maker and fill with water to maximum fill line.
  2. Microwave on high power 16 minutes or until al dente.
  3. When pasta has finished cooking, remove from microwave and add shrimp, pushing down to submerge in pasta water. Cover and allow to rest 5–6 minutes.

Pesto

  1. Place arugula, basil, garlic and pecans into base of Power Chef® System fitted with blade attachment. Cover and pull cord several times to finely chop.
  2. Add remaining pesto ingredients to Power Chef® System, replace cover and pull cord to process until all ingredients are finely chopped and thoroughly combined. If pesto is too thick, add reserved artichoke liquid 1 tbsp. at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
  3. Drain pasta and shrimp, reserving pasta water, and place in large bowl. Add 1½ cups pesto to pasta and toss to combine, adding a little reserved pasta water to create a saucy consistency.

Notes

Here you’re preparing 2½ cups of pesto, leaving 1 cup for other uses.

For more information on the following, click the link:

Zest N Press

https://melodystupperwaretuppertalk.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/zest-n-press/

Pasta Maker

https://melodystupperwaretuppertalk.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/pasta-maker/

Power Chef

https://melodystupperwaretuppertalk.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/power-chef/

KEY LIME MOUSSE CUPS

Yield: 6

Serving Size: ½ cup

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 oz./60 g mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tbsp. sugar-free white chocolate pudding mix
  • 1/3 cup lime juice, using the Zest N Press® Gadget
  • 6-oz./175 g carton plain or key lime Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar

Cinnamon Oat Crumbles

  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp. Cinnamon-Vanilla Seasoning Blend

Instructions

Cinnamon Oat Crumbles

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F/175° C.
  2. Place ingredients for Cinnamon Oat Crumbles into base of Power Chef® System fitted with blade attachment, cover and pull cord 6–10 times until nuts are roughly chopped and ingredients are mixed.
  3. Spread out onto baking pan and bake 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.

Key Lime Mousse

  1. Place whipping cream and mascarpone cheese into base of Power Chef® System fitted with paddle whisk attachment, cover and pull cord until soft peaks form, about 50 pulls.
  2. Add remaining ingredients, cover and pull cord another 8–10 times until ingredients combine, creating a thick mousse.
  3. Place 2 tbsp. Cinnamon Oat Crumbles in bottom of 6 serving cups and top each with ½ cup mousse. Refrigerate and serve chilled. When ready to eat, garnish with whipped cream and lime slices if desired.

Link to Power Chef more information:

https://melodystupperwaretuppertalk.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/power-chef/

Link to Zest N Press more information:

https://melodystupperwaretuppertalk.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/zest-n-press/

SOUTHWEST MANGO SALSA

Yield: 8

Serving Size: ½ cup

Ingredients

  • ½ cucumber, peeled (approx. 1 cup)
  • 1/3 red onion (approx. 1 cup)
  • 2 tsp. Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, washed
  • 1 mango, peeled and diced

Instructions

  1. In the Power Chef® System, add all of the ingredients except for the mango. Chop to desired consistency.
  2. Remove top add the diced mango. Chop again and serve.

Link to Power Chef information:

https://melodystupperwaretuppertalk.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/power-chef/

3 HOMEMADE FLAVORED WHIPPED CREAMS

Cinnamon Brown Sugar

4 tsp. light brown sugar
½ tsp. Cinnamon Vanilla Seasoning
1 cup heavy cream

Combine ingredients in base of Power Chef®System. Using Whip Accessory, turn handle until stiff peaks form.

Lemon Delight

3 tbsp. lemon curd
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup heavy cream

Combine ingredients in base of Power Chef ®System. Using Whip Accessory, turn handle until stiff peaks form.

Strawberry Whip

½ cup strawberries, hulled
2 tbsp. granulated or confectioners’ sugar
1 cup heavy cream

Place strawberries in base of Power Chef® System, fitted with blade attachment, cover and process until pureed.
Replace blade with the Whip Accessory. Add remaining ingredients and turn handle until stiff peaks form.

Link to Power Chef information:

https://melodystupperwaretuppertalk.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/power-chef/

7 SO GOOD POWER CHEF SMOOTHIES

Refreshing Strawberry Smoothie

Yields 2 servings
Serving size: 1½ cups
Prep time: 5 minutes

1 cup frozen strawberries
½ cup frozen sliced peaches
1 cup yogurt
1¼ cup coconut water

1. Place all ingredients in base of Power Chef® System fitted with blade attachment. Replace cover and pull cord until smooth.

Green Tea Smoothie

Yields 2 servings
Serving size: 1½ cups
Prep time: 5 minutes

1½ cup green tea, chilled (made with six tea bags)
2 cups frozen mixed berries
3 tbsp. honey

1. Place all ingredients in base of Power Chef® System fitted with blade attachment. Replace cover and pull cord until well combined and smooth.

Tropical Sunset Smoothie

Yields 2 servings
Serving size: 1½ cups
Prep time: 5 minutes

1 cup frozen raspberries
½ cup frozen mango
½ cup pineapple chunks
½ cup pineapple juice
1 ½ cup coconut milk

1. Place all ingredients in base of Power Chef® System fitted with blade attachment. Replace cover and pull cord until well smooth.

Peach Cobbler Smoothie

Yields 2 servings
Serving size: 1½ cups
Prep time: 5 minutes

1 cup frozen sliced peaches
2 frozen bananas, peeled & sliced
2/3 cup plain of Greek yogurt
¼ tsp. cinnamon
Pinch of ground ginger
Pinch of ground nutmeg

1. Place all ingredients in base of Power Chef® System fitted with blade attachment. Replace cover and pull cord until mixture is smooth.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie

Yields 2 servings
Serving size: 1½ cups
Prep time: 5 minutes

2 cups frozen strawberries
½ cup yogurt
1 cup reduced-fat (2%) milk
1 tbsp. chocolate hazelnut spread

1. Place all ingredients in base of Power Chef® System fitted with blade attachment. Replace cover and pull cord until smooth and no large lumps remain.

Blackberry Apple Smoothie

Yields 2 servings
Serving size: 1½ cups
Prep time: 5 minutes

2 cups frozen blackberries
¾ cup apple cider
1 gala or fuji apple, peeled & cubed
1 5-oz./140 g container nonfat lemon yogurt

1. Place blackberries and apple cider in base of Power Chef® System fitted with blade attachment. Replace cover and pull cord until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and continue pulling cord until well combined and no large lumps remain.

Breakfast Coffee Banana Smoothie

Yields 2 servings
Serving size: 1½ cups
Prep time: 5 minutes

2 frozen bananas, peeled & sliced
1 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
1 cup reduced-fat (2%) milk
1½ tbsp. instant coffee

1.  Place all ingredients in base of Power Chef® System fitted with blade attachment. Replace cover and pull cord until smooth and no coffee granules remain.

Link to Power Chef information:

https://melodystupperwaretuppertalk.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/power-chef/

DIY SANDWICH COOKIES

Yield: 30

Serving Size: 1 cookie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup softened butter
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. espresso powder
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp. cold water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder

Filling

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tbsp. cold water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325° F/162° C.
  2. In Thatsa® Medium Bowl, mix sugar, butter, salt and espresso powder using spatula, until well combined.
  3. Add egg, water, vanilla and mix until well incorporated. Then add flour, cocoa powder and mix until a stiff dough forms.
  4. Scoop dough using a teaspoon and place on Silicone Wonder® Mat, placed on baking sheet. Flatten dough using the bottom of a Snack Cup. Repeat process until all dough is used up. Bake for 15 minutes; allow cookies to cool before removing from Silicone Wonder® Mat.

Filling

  1. Place shortening in base of Power Chef® System fitted with paddle attachment, replace cover and pull cord until smooth. Add powdered sugar, ½-cup at a time, until mixture is well combined. Add remaining ingredients, replace cover and pull cord until mixture is smooth.
  2. To assemble cookies, place 1 tsp. filling in center of cookie and place another cookie on top. Squeeze to distribute the filling evenly. Repeat with remaining cookies. Store in airtight container.

BABY’S FIRST FOOD

Yield: 28 ice cubes

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups chopped vegetable or fruit (see suggestions below)*
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Add water to the water tray of the TupperWare® Smart Steamer.
  2. Place large colander on top of water tray; add fruit or vegetable. Cover and microwave on high power 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from microwave, transfer fruit or vegetable to the base of the Power Chef® System fitted with blade attachment. Add ½-cup plus 2 tbsp. of the water from the water tray to the Power Chef® System. Cover and pull cord to puree. Continue to pull cord until desired texture. Add an additional 1 tbsp. of water as needed.
  4. In each cube of the Fresh ’N Pure® Ice Tray, add 1 tbsp. (½ oz./15 g) of the puree. Cover and freeze up to 14 days.

Notes

Suggestions: peeled apples, peeled pears, mango, peeled peaches, broccoli florets, peeled russet potato, peeled sweet potato, peeled carrots

Recommended for ages 9–12 months.

JEL-ICOUS LEMON CHIFFON

Yield: 16

Serving Size: 1 slice

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3 oz. box lemon flavored gelatin
  • 8 oz./227 g container whipped topping (or 2 cups heavy cream and ¼ cup powdered sugar)

Instructions

  1. Heat one cup water in 2-cup/500 mL Micro Pitcher for 2 minutes or until boiling.
  2. Stir in gelatin until dissolved.
  3. Stir in remaining water and place in refrigerator until no longer warm. About 30–60 minutes.
  4. If using heavy cream, pour cream and powdered sugar into base of Power Chef™ System fitted with paddle whip accessory. Cover and pull cord until whipped cream forms, about 60 seconds. Pour into medium bowl.
  5. Slowly pour cooled gelatin into whipped topping or whipped cream and stir until combined. Pour into Jel-Ring® Mold and refrigerate until set (approximately 4–6 hours or overnight).

CREAMY AVOCADO DIP

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 2 tbsp.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 1 ripe Haas avocado, pitted
  • 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ lime, juiced using, Zest ’N Press™ Gadget
  • ½ tbsp. Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend
  • ¼ tsp. coarse kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Place cilantro and avocado into base of Power Chef® System fitted with blade attachment. Cover and pull cord 3–4 times to chop.
  2. Remove blade attachment and replace with paddle whisk attachment.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to Power Chef® base, cover and pull cord to blend until smooth.

Notes

Substitute Southwest Chipotle Seasoning with equal amounts of your favorite taco or Southwest seasoning blend.