Clay Pot Chicken Cooking & Recipes

If you have arrived here, you must be someone who is aware of the distinct deliciousness of food cooked in clay and are perhaps looking for more recipes and information on this amazing cooking method. Maybe you tried a claypot chicken dish at a friend’s party, or bread made in a clay oven…
Whatever be the case, we have some delicious recipes from around the world cooked in clay, wise tips on choosing the right clay pot for cooking, and not to mention some delicious claypot chicken recipes!

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The Best Non-Toxic & Non-Stick Dutch Oven for Your Health (with Images and Reviews)

Many use a Dutch oven as one of their primary cookware vessels in their household. And understandably so, this feature-packed pot can conveniently cook a ton of recipes (like slow cooking soups & stews, making sauces, and baking breads)! Dutch ovens made from enameled cast iron, stainless steel, and ceramics can be found in most households. But what is the best Dutch oven, especially if you want to ensure you can cook healthy meals?

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Richly-Flavored Thai Chicken & Basil Stir Fry

This Asian recipe blends together a variety of flavors to make a richly-flavored and delicious stir fry. You can use your normal light soy sauce and still get a great taste – there is no need for a dark soy sauce that likely contains food coloring & other additives. Best served over a bed of rice, we hope this recipe becomes one of your favorites!

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Slow Cooker – No Lead, No Cadmium, No Heavy Metals

Cooking low and slow is a convenient way of cooking meals, especially because it doesn’t require as much babysitting. Slow-cooked food tends to taste better, too! If you live in the US and are looking to support your local economy, it might be difficult to find a slow cooker that is manufactured entirely in the United States due to how tightly woven companies are with the global trade economy. Then there is the issue of health: what is the healthiest cookware that has no contaminants? Slow cooking tips included!

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How to Soak Beans for Healthy Pressure Cooking

How to Soak Beans for Healthy Pressure Cooking

Beans are protein-rich legumes that can be added to a variety of dishes to give them an extra protein boost. However, preparing beans in a healthy way can sometimes be a challenge, given their long periods of soaking required in order for them to cook faster & healthier. If you have experienced trouble with bean preparation, this article acts as a guide for soaking and cooking dried beans (with recipes!).

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5 Tips on Choosing Eco-Friendly & Cook-Friendly Pots, Pans, and Cookware Sets

Our choice of cookware affects the quality of our food. But did you know that your pots and pans are a contributing factor to the planet’s health, as well? Here are 5 candid tips to help you evaluate cookware for their eco-friendliness, while still being cook-friendly and easy to use.

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Is Silicone Safe for Non-Toxic Cooking?

chemicals and the leaching increases at cooking temperature, especially in presence of oils. Studies have shown siloxanes leaching from silicone nipples in baby bottles and bakeware, and that siloxanes can impair fertility, and are potentially carcinogenic and endocrine disruptors.

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What Does it Mean When A Pan Says it is PFOA Free?

What Does it Mean When A Pan Says it is PFOA Free?

When looking to buy healthy non-stick pans, you may have seen some pans advertising themselves as ‘PFOA Free’. What does this mean? Many people who are looking for healthy & green cookware sets are aware of the devastating effects this chemical can have on both the environment and our body. This article talks about PFOA and its modern substitutes: highlighting their impact on health and the environment. It also offers a truly non-toxic and green alternative for cooking.

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MEC: How to Care, Clean & Make it Last

MEC: How to Care, Clean & Make it Last

You just recently got yourself one or more of MEC’s 100% non-toxic clay pots, the safest pots and pans for cooking. But how do you take care of it? How do you make it last? Thankfully, if you follow these useful tips for cleaning and maintaining your MEC unglazed clay pots, these pots can last you a lifetime. Here is a quick guide for taking care of your healthy cookware:

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