Viking VCSO210SS Convection Cookbook - Page 5

Introduction Congratulations! As the owner of the new Viking Combi Steam/Convect™ Oven, you're about to move into a whole new world of healthy cooking. The Combi Steam/Convect™ Oven offers a unique combination of the healthiest cooking methods, all in one versatile appliance: Steam Convection, Steam, Convection or Microwave. Steam Convection is a combination of two types of cooking: heated steam and convection heat. Viking uses stateof-the-art technology to heat steam. Unlike conventional steam, heated steam helps brown and crisp foods on the outside, while adding moisture to the inside. When combined with convection cooking, the results are exceptional. Foods that are good for you look and taste better than you ever expected. Your oven can also be used for traditional steaming, for microwave cooking or as a convection oven for baking or roasting. FIRST THINGS FIRST Please make reading the Use & Care manual your very first step in working with your new oven. This important booklet explains exactly how the Combi Steam/Convect™ Oven works and what you need to know to operate it successfully. Then come back to this cookbook for information on how to cook your favorite foods and all the delicious recipes in the following pages. Every recipe in this book includes easy programming steps for the optimum cooking method and great results. HEALTHY COOKING. IT'S SIMPLE. One of the best ways to eat healthier is to take control of what you eat by cooking more meals at home. If you want to eat healthy, you've got to cook healthy! That means starting with wholesome, fresh, flavorful ingredients and using cooking methods that don't require the addition of large amounts of extra fat or sauces - and that results in fewer calories. With the Combi Steam/Convect™ Oven you won't have to compromise on taste or appearance. It can help you change the way you eat by changing the way you cook. This cookbook includes healthy recipes, cooking tips and nutritional information to encourage healthier cooking and eating. There are 50 healthy, tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes, almost all with fewer than 300 calories per serving. Each recipe has nutritional analysis per serving for calories, cholesterol, fat, sodium, carbohydrate and protein. Nutritional analysis per serving follows each recipe: Calories: 80 Cholesterol: 25 mg Fat: 2.5 g Sodium: 1120 mg Carbohydrate: 5 g Protein: 11 g Triangular icons indicate recipes that are especially low in fat, calories, cholesterol or sodium. Recipes that are good or excellent sources of protein, fiber or calcium are highlighted. An icon also indicates if a recipe contains whole grain. Excellent Source Good Source of Fiber of Calcium Low Good Source of Fat Protein 4 HEALTHY WAYS TO COOK The engineers and consumer specialists at Viking recognized that you want a versatile cooking appliance that serves multiple functions and matches cooking methods to your lifestyle. Your first step in using the Combi Steam/ Convect™ Oven is to choose your cooking method. In the beginning you'll need to refer to the charts in this cookbook, but as you gain experience using the oven, you'll soon know which method you prefer for the foods you cook most frequently. Start by selecting one of the four healthy cooking options: Steam Convection, Steam, Convection or Microwave. Visual prompts in the large liquid crystal display will then walk you V