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Beef Dishes

Asian Inspired Beef Meatballs
Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
Side: Delicious served with rice and vegetables provided. Rice is precooked. Warm rice through and season to taste. Do NOT thaw vegetables. Prepare vegetables to your liking.

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place meatballs on a foil-lined baking sheet for easy clean up.
  3. Bake meatballs for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. Cold serving option: Plum or sweet and sour sauce.
    Warm option: Serve with marinara sauce.

Italian Meatball Sandwich
Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
Side: Serve with cold pasta salad.

  1. May barbeque or preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place meatballs on a foil-lined baking sheet for easy clean up.
  3. Bake meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. Warm sauce in sauce pan or microvave.
  5. Remove meatballs from barbeque or oven and place in buns provided.
  6. Cover with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  7. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Lean Beef & Pumpkin Chili
Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
Side: Buns are provided. Bake buns in oven at 375°F for approx. 10-12 mins.

  1. Crockpot: Place contents of bag into crockpot. Cook covered on low for 6-8 hours.
  2. Stovetop: Place contents of bag in a pot and bring to a boil. Let boil for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes (or longer of desired).
  3. Warm buns just before serving.

Oriental Flank Steak
Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
Side: Serve with rice provided and a tossed salad.

Broiled:

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Use a roasting pan with a rack sprayed with non-stick spray.
  3. Remove steak from marinade, reserving marinade in a bowl.
  4. Set onions aside.
  5. Broil steak for 7-10 min. per side or until desired doneness, basting halfway through on each side with reserved marinade. Do not overcook.
  6. Let rest 10 min. before slicing thinly across the grain diagonally.

Grilled:

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high (or on high if really cold outside).
  2. Remove steak from marinade, reserving marinade in a bowl.
  3. Set onions aside.
  4. Grill steak for 5-8 minutes per side or until desired doneness (over-cooking will result in tough meat) basting frequently with reserved marinade.
  5. Let rest 10 min. before slicing thinly across the grain diagonally.

Onions:

  1. Meanwhile in a skillet (preferrably non-stick), sauté remaining onions over low heat until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Serve onions on top of steak.

Pineapple Ginger Beef Kebobs
Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
Side: Rice is precooked. Warm rice through and season to liking.

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Clean and oil grates to prevent sticking.
  3. Grill for 5-7 minutes a side, turning once, until beef feels firm and is cooked through.

Seasoned Steaks with Sun-Dried Tomato Herb Butter
Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.

  1. To grill steaks, preheat grill to medium-high. Cook to desired degree of doneness, about 5-6 minutes per side for medium.
  2. Remove from heat and allow to sit for five minutes before serving.
  3. Top each steak with a dollop of Sun-Dried Tomato and Herb butter.

Sirloin Steaks Aged to Perfection
Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
Side: Top each steak with our special BBQ sauce.

  1. To grill steaks, preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Cook to desired degree of doneness, about 5-6 minutes per side for medium.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to sit for five minutes before serving.

Smothered Roast Beef
Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
Side: Do NOT thaw vegetables. Prepare vegetables to your liking. Great with mashed potatoes.

  • Place contents of bag into crockpot.
  • Cook covered on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Remove roast from crockpot and slice evenly, about 1/4" thick or to your liking; use contents of slow-cooker as gravy.

    • Tomato Beef and Mushroom Stew

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    Pork Dishes

    Apple Bacon Quiche

    1. Preheat oven to 375°.
    2. Bake shell(s) for 10 minutes (slightly golden).
    3. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
    4. Pour liquid mixture into shell(s).
    5. Bake for 50 minutes.
    6. Check liquid, should be fairly firm. Each oven's temperature is unique, so it may require an additional 10 minutes before removing from oven.
    7. Once fairly firm, remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Liquid will solidify even more.

    Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Do NOT thaw vegetables. Prepare vegetables to your liking.

    1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
    2. Place tenderloins on a foil-lined baking dish, sprayed with non-stick spray.
    3. Roast in oven for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of tenderloin registers 150°F.
    4. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

    Barbeque Pulled Pork from our favourites!
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Pile onto buns provided (best if warmed slightly) and serve hot. Delicious served with coleslaw and beans.

    1. Place contents of bag into crock-pot.
    2. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.
    3. Skim off visible fat, if desired.
    4. With two forks, pull pork apart into shreds.

    Cranberry Chipotle Pork Chops
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Rice is precooked. Warm rice through and season to taste.

    • In a skillet: Heat skillet to medium-high. Spray pan with non-stick spray and place chops in pan. Sear for 5-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 155°. and juices run clear.
    • Broiled: 4" from heat source, turning once, to same doneness. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
    • Grilled to medium: Clean and oil grill racks to prevent sticking. Grill chops, covered, for about 7-10 minutes per side, turning once.
    • Sauce: Place contents of sauce into a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 7-10 minutes. Spoon sauce over chops or serve separately.

    Ham, Mushroom & Swiss Cheese Quiche
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.

    1. Preheat oven to 375°.
    2. Bake shell(s) for 10 minutes (slightly golden).
    3. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
    4. Pour liquid mixture into shell(s).
    5. Bake for 50 minutes.
    6. Check liquid, should be fairly firm. Each oven's temperature is unique, so it may require an additional 10 minutes before removing from oven.
    7. Once fairly firm, remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Liquid will solidify even more.

    Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Rice is precooked. Warm through and season to your liking.

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
    2. Sear pork: Using an ovenproof skillet, sear pork tenderloin over high heat on stovetop. Turn pork to brown on all sides, about 6 minutes.
    3. Place the skillet directly into the oven and roast the pork tenderloins for 25 minutes until it reaches 150°F internal temperature.
    4. Let the pork rest 5 minutes before slicing.

    Indian Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
    Note: Serve with warmed applesauce, if desired.
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Do NOT thaw vegetables. Prepare vegetables to your liking.

    1. Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot and add 1 tbsp of cooking oil.
    2. Add tenderloins and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes.
    3. Remove from skillet and pour liquid from 2nd bag and bring to boil.
    4. Return tenderloins, cover skillet and simmer for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, until tenderloins are just pink inside (or to your desired doneness). Suggested internal temperature should be 150°F.
    5. Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

    Margarita-Glazed Pork Chops
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Do NOT thaw vegetables. Prepare vegetables to your liking.

    1. Preheat grill or broiler.
    2. Remove pork from bag.
    3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    4. Grill: Place chops on oiled grill for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until internal temperature of 155°F, brushing very generously with glaze during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
    5. Broil: 10-12 minutes, turning once, until internal temperature of 155°F.

    Pork Loin Stew
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Serve with buns provided. Bake buns in oven at 375°F for approx. 10-12 mins.

    1. Crockpot: You can cut meat into cubes before cooking or once cooked use two forks, pull pork apart.
    2. Place meat into crock-pot first.
    3. Empty contents of bag over meat.
    4. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.
    5. Stovetop: Cut loin into 1" cubes.
    6. Place meat into pot.
    7. Empty contents of bag over meat.
    8. Bring contents to a boil for 2-3 minutes, then simmer for 2-3 hours or to desired doneness.

    Sausage Giambotta
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.

    1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
    2. Bake uncovered 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are soft and sausage is cooked to an internal temperature of 155ºF.(solo meal bake 20-30 minutes)
    3. This really is a complete meal, but can be served in fresh pita bread with a side salad.

    Vodka Sausage Rigatoni
    Note: Can be prepared from frozen or thawed.
    Side: Serve with a fresh romaine salad.

    1. Preheat oven to 375°.
    2. If frozen, bake covered for 1 hour.
      If thawed, bake covered for 40 minutes.
    3. Remove cover and stir ingredients well.
    4. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.

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    Poultry Dishes

    Apple, Mushroom Turkey Patty
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Serve on buns provided.

    1. Preheat grill or skillet (medium heat).
    2. Turn once approx. 6-8 mins. per side to an internal temperature of 180°F.
    3. Slightly warm buns provided.

    Chicken Enchiladas
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Serve with a side salad.

    In the oven:

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    2. On a greased 9x13 baking dish, arrange tortillas in a single layer, seam-side down.
    3. Spread each tortilla with salsa and sprinkle with cheese.
    4. Bake uncovered approx. 20 minutes or until heated through.

    In the microwave:

    1. Arrange tortillas in a microwavable dish.
    2. Cover with salsa. Do NOT sprinkle with cheese yet.
    3. Cover dish with waxed paper; microwave at Medium-High (70%) for 7-9 minutes or until heated through.
    4. Sprinkle with cheese.
    5. Microwave at High for 1 minute or until cheese melts.

    Greek-style Chicken Kebobs
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Delicious served with rice provided.

    1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
    2. Clean and oil grates to prevent sticking.
    3. Place kebobs on grill (a strip of foil underneath exposed skewers helps prevent burning).
    4. Grill for 5-7 minutes a side, turning once, until chicken feels firm and is cooked through.
    5. Prepare rice provided and serve with a fresh cucumber, tomato and olive salad marinated in your favourite Greek salad dressing.

    Grilled Herb Chicken
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Do NOT thaw vegetables. Prepare vegetables to your liking.

    1. Preheat grill to medium; clean and oil racks to prevent sticking.
    2. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
    3. Grill chicken 5-7 minutes per side or until internal temp of 165°F degrees.

    Isle Grilled Chicken
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Do NOT thaw vegetables. Prepare vegetables to your liking. Serve with vegetables provided and rice pilaf, if desired.

    1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
    2. Clean and oil grates to prevent sticking.
    3. Start sauce: In medium saucepan, bring sauce ingredients to a boil.
    4. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes or until reduced and slightly thickened.
    5. Cook chicken for 10-20 minutes, turning once.
    6. During last 5 minutes of grilling, repeatedly brush with sauce.
    7. Chicken is done when breasts register internal temperature of 165°F.
    8. Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
    9. Serve with remaining sauce.

    Pasta with Grilled Chicken and Pesto Cream
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: We suggest garden-fresh tomatoes drizzled with your favourite vinaigrette or warm, crusty bread.
    Warning: Contains Nuts.

    1. Pasta: Prepare pasta provided.
    2. Sauce: Meanwhile, place contents of pesto bag into large skillet, preferrably non-stick.
    3. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often until boiling.
    4. Stir in half-&-half cream and return to a boil.
    5. Reduce heat and stir in chicken and red peppers.
    6. Cook until heated through.
    7. Mix pesto cream sauce with penne pasta.
    8. Sprinkle with reserved parmesan cheese.

    Turkey Chilli
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Buns are provided. Bake buns in oven at 375°F for approx. 10-12 mins.

    1. Place contents of bag into crockpot.
    2. Crockpot: Place contents of bag into crockpot. Cook covered on low for 6-8 hours.
    3. Stovetop: Place contents of bag in a pot and bring to a boil. Let boil for 2-3 mins. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 mins. (or longer of desired).
    4. Remove bay leaf prior to serving.

    Wine Country Chicken Salad
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Serve with buns provided and your choice of fresh greens and sliced strawberries. Bake buns in oven at 375°F for approx. 10-12 mins.
    Warning: Contains Nuts.

    1. Combine chicken, vegetables and yogurt/pesto sauce (contains nuts) in serving bowl.
    2. Pour in bag of spiced pecans and toss well.

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    Seafood Dishes

    Cajun Tilapia
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Rice is precooked. Warm rice through and season to taste.

    1. Remove fish from bag and pat dry with a paper towel.
    2. Pan Fry: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    3. Once oil is hot, carefully lay fish in skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once until golden and cooked through (fish flakes easily with a fork).
    4. Remove to a platter and repeat process with any remaining fish.
    5. Bake: Preheat oven to 450°F.
    6. Place fish on greased baking sheet and bake until fish flakes easily, approx. 10-12 mins.

    Creole Catfish
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Rice is precooked. Warm rice through and season to liking.

    1. Preheat oven to 450°.
    2. Remove catfish from bag and pat dry with a paper towel.
    3. Place fish on a greased baking sheet.
    4. Sprinkle Creole spice mixture on fish.
    5. Bake until fish flakes easily, approx. 10-12 mins.

    Pan-Seared Tilapia with Chile Lime Butter
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Rice is precooked. Warm rice through and season to taste. A Caesar salad will round out this meal nicely.

    1. Soften butter slightly in microwave to bring to room temperature.
    2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    3. Remove fish from bag and pat dry with a paper towel.
    4. If desired, season lightly with salt.
    5. Once oil is hot, carefully lay fish in skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once until golden and cooked through (fish flakes easily with a fork).
    6. Remove to a platter and repeat process with any remaining fish.
    7. Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of Chile-lime butter and rice provided.

    Salmon with Citrus Butter
    Note: Cover and refrigerate immediately for up to a day. Serve leftovers cold, with a fruit salad.
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Rice is precooked. Warm rice through and season to liking.

    1. Preheat oven to 400°.
    2. Place the salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin down.
    3. Brush the mixture from the bag on the tops of the salmon.
    4. Bake or grill fish 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork or desired doneness.
    5. Remove pan from heat, add butter and stir until completely melted and combined.
    6. Toss with prepared pasta.

    Shrimp and Cilantro Pesto Quesadillas
    Note: Can be prepared from frozen or thawed.
    Side: Serve with a Caesar salad or fresh fruit.
    Warning: Contains Nuts.

    1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
    2. Optional: spread a little butter on outside of tortillas and sprinkle with garlic salt.
    3. Cook desired number of quesadillas in covered skillet sprayed with non-stick spray, in batches, until golden and cheese is melted.
      If thawed, about 3-5 minutes per side.
      If frozen, about 4-6 minutes per side.

    Shrimp Scampi
    Note: Can be prepared from frozen or thawed.
    Side: Serve over angel hair pasta provided. Could be served with mixed green salad and crunchy garlic bread.

    1. To quickly thaw shrimp, run under cold water for about 10 minutes.
    2. Boil angel hair pasta provided (about 7-8 minutes).
    3. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shrimp in 1 Tablespoon olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
    4. Mix in contents of garlic/tomato bag and cook another 5-6 minutes.
    5. Remove pan from heat, add butter and stir until completely melted and combined.
    6. Toss with prepared pasta.

    Shrimp Tomato Bake
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Rice is precooked. Warm rice through and season to liking.

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
    2. Heat oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Empty tomato mixture and bring to a boil.
    3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for approx. 5 mins. Sauce juices should thicken slightly.
    4. Remove from heat and stir in shrimp and herb mixture, as well as prepared rice.
    5. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
    6. Place uncovered skillet in oven and bake until the shrimp are cooked through and the cheese is melted, approx. 10-14 mins.)

    Shrimp with Apple Cider and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Rice is precooked. Warm rice through and season to liking.

    1. To quickly thaw shrimp, run under cold water for about 10 minutes.
    2. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shrimp in 1 Tablespoon olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
    3. Mix in contents of sun-dried tomatoes and cider and cook additional 5-6 minutes.
    4. Remove pan from heat and toss with prepared rice.

    Teriyaki Salmon
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Side: Rice is precooked. Warm rice through and season to liking.

    1. Prepare rice provided.
    2. Preheat broiler or grill to medium-high heat.
    3. Broil or grill fish 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

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    Vegetarian Dishes

    Awesome Eggplant Lasagna
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.
    Warning: Contains Nuts.

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
    2. Bake uncovered approx. 45-50 minutes.
    3. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

    Cosmopolitan Black Bean Quesadillas
    Note: Can be prepared from frozen or thawed.
    Side: Serve with salsa, sour cream, and a side of buttered corn.

    In the oven: Bake at 400°F.

    • If frozen, bake 25-30 minutes wrapped in foil.
    • If thawed, bake 15-20 minutes in foil (for a crispier tortilla, unwrap before baking).

    In a skillet: Can also prepare thawed quesadillas in a skillet for an even crispier tortilla:

    1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
    2. Melt 1-2 tsp. of butter in skillet.
    3. Place quesadilla(s) in skillet and cook 3-4 minutes or until golden.
    4. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until heated through.

    Exotic Mushrooms and Gruyere Cheese Quiche
    Beforehand: Thaw completely in refrigerator.

    1. Preheat oven to 375°.
    2. Bake shell(s) for 10 minutes (slightly golden).
    3. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
    4. Pour liquid mixture into shell(s).
    5. Bake for 50 minutes.
    6. Check liquid, should be fairly firm. Each oven's temperature is unique, so it may require an additional 10 minutes before removing from oven.
    7. Once fairly firm, remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Liquid will solidify even more.

    Four Cheese Penne Pasta from our favourites!
    Note: Can be prepared from frozen or thawed.
    Side: Serve with a crisp Caesar salad and warm, crusty bread.

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
    2. If frozen, bake covered for 1 hour. (Solo meals bake 45 minutes.)
      If thawed, bake covered for 45 minutes. (Solo meals bake 35 minutes.)
    3. Remove cover and stir well.
    4. Bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.(solo meal 10-15 minutes)

    Monterey Quesadillas
    Note: Can be prepared from frozen or thawed.
    Side: Serve with Caesar salad or fresh fruit.

    In oven, if frozen or thawed:

    1. Preheat oven to 400°.
    2. If frozen, bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes wrapped in foil.
      If thawed, bake 15-20 minutes in foil (for a crispier tortilla, unwrap before baking).

    In a skillet, if thawed:

    1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
    2. Melt 1-2 tsp. of butter in skillet.
    3. Place quesadilla(s) in skillet and cook 3-4 minutes or until golden.
    4. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until heated through.

    Spinach Lasagna from our favourites!
    Note: Can be prepared from frozen or thawed.
    Side: Serve with a salad topped with your favourite vinaigrette and toasted garlic bread.
    Warning: Contains Nuts.

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
    2. If frozen, bake uncovered for 1 hour and 20-30 minutes or until sides are bubbly and top is browned.
      If thawed, bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until heated through, sides are bubbly, and top is browned.
    3. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

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