Cinnamon Coffee

For your next party treat your guest to a cup of Fresh Brewed Cinnamon Coffee from your NESCO 25 Cup Coffee Urn. Simply add two to three teaspoons of ground cinnamon sprinkled over your favorite coffee grounds before brewing a full urn. Not only does it add a light wonderful flavor, the aroma is absolutely heavenly. For a creamy and sweeter flavor, serve with half-and-half and your favorite sweetener on the side. Your guests will love it.

Experiment with various amounts of cinnamon, or other additions such as a dash of nutmeg. Let us know what you think. Also share with us some of your favorite coffee tips. 

Tea Tips. Yummy Good.

This holiday season try using dehydrated fruits for a boost of flavor to your cup of tea. Start with a cup of hot water from your NESCO Glass Water Kettle and your favorite tea. Then add ground dehydrated dried oranges and dried cinnamon apple slices. This also works great with cider or plain hot water. Start with small amounts and adjust to your liking.

Another favorite of ours is just plain hot water with dried lemon slices from our NESCO/American Harvest Food Dehydrator and a mint leaf . . . mmm good.

Try one of these tips and let us know what you think. Or if you have a tip to share we would love to hear.

Whipped Mashed Potatoes

Delicious fluffy mashed potatoes are a holiday staple. Use your NESCO Hand mixer this season to whip up some potatoes in no time!

5 medium sized potatoes

1/8 cup millk

3 T butter

Boil a medium size saucepan half full of water, and add a pinch of salt. Add potatoes to pot; the water should cover the potatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are easily pierced by a fork. Drain.

Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Add butter or margarine and milk, and mash with a potato masher. When well mashed, whip for a minute or two with NESCO hand mixer set on medium speed.

5 servings.

Add Color to Your Buffet Table with NESCO's Slow Cookers!

Keep your holiday appetizers and sauces tasty and warm in colorful 1.5 Qt Slow Cookers from NESCO. From rich brown meatballs and honey wings, to golden cheese sauces and hot bean dips, NESCO Slow Cookers helps make your table more festive.

Lets us know what recipes you like to make in your NESCO 1.5 Qt Slow Cooker.

Whole Cooked Lemony Chicken

Next time you cook a whole chicken in your NESCO 12" Electric Skillet try this tip if you like lemony chicken. Simply take one whole lemon and pierce six to eight times with a fork to let flavor come through. Place inside the cavity of the chicken after adding a dash of salt and pepper. Tie legs shut and cook until done.

For an added tasty flavor take one-half or whole tablespoon of dried tarragon and sprinkle half of the amount in the cavity of the chicken before adding the salt, pepper and pierced lemon. Take the remaining tarragon and sprinkle over the bird and cook until done. Enjoy.

The drippings make the base for a fantastic sauce.

Try this lemony tip and let us know what you think. Also, let us know some of your whole chicken cooking tips.

NESCO Pressure Cooker

Dill and Cucumber Salad

The NESCO 8 Cup Food Processor is the ideal helper when it comes to making this Dill and Cucumber Salad. It slices cucumbers evenly and fast, cutting preparation time to a fraction of hand slicing. The sweet and sour dill dressing is perfect with the cucumbers and will surely be loved by everyone.

Ingredients

4 large cucumbers

1 onion

1 tablespoon dried dill weed

1 cup white sugar

 1/2 cup white vinegar

1/2 cup water

1 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

Using the slicing blade, slice cucumbers in the NESCO Food Processor. Remove to a large bowl. Next cut onion into chunks to fit into feed tube and slice in Food Processor. Place in bowl with the cucumbers. Combine cucumbers, onions and dill. In a medium size bowl combine sugar, vinegar, water and salt; stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour the liquid mixture over the cucumber mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Garlic and Herb Portabella Mushrooms

The NESCO Reversible Grill and Griddle works great for making Garlic and Herb Portabella Mushrooms. Equal amounts of shallots, garlic, basil and chives give the mushrooms an elegant savory flavor. Enjoy these tasty Portabella Mushrooms as a meaty main course or as a delicious side dish.

Garlic and Herb Portabella Mushrooms

4 portabella mushrooms, stems removed, rinsed and dried well

3 teaspoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons diced shallots

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 1/2 teaspoons finely diced fresh basil 

1 1/2 teaspoons finely diced fresh chives

Salt and pepper as desired

Preheat electric griddle to medium. Place griddle near an exhaust hood, as the oil may produce smoke.

Place the mushroom caps on a plate. Add the olive oil, shallots, garlic, basil and chives to a bowl and blend well.

Spread the olive oil herb mixture evenly over the tops (the flat side) of the mushrooms with the small spoon.

Place mushrooms, flat side up, on griddle. Cook about 5 minutes. Serve as a side dish (sprinkle with shaved cheese if desired) or as the filling in a sandwich.

Yield: 4 servings

Creamy Herb Pasta

The NESCO 18 Quart Roaster Oven is ideal for roasting up to a 22 lb turkey. It’s also perfect for large size recipes when you have a sizable group to cook for.  This recipe for Creamy Herb Pasta serves 25 guests and is extremely easy to make. Simply add all the ingredients, cook for 45 to 50 minutes, and enjoy.

3 lb wide egg noodles, cooked, drained

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups half and half

1/2 cup parsley, chopped

2 cups milk

1/4 cup chopped chives

4 Pkg (8 oz ea) cream cheese, softened, cubed

1 - 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning

1 cup butter or margarine, room temp.

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat Nesco® Roaster Oven to 425° F.

Combine all ingredients in cookwell; stir gently until well mixed. Cover; bake 45 to 50 minutes or until set.

To hold: Reduce temperature to 250° F and add milk if pasta begins to dry out.

Serves 25