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IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: PREPARE THIS DISH FROM FROZEN AND BE SURE TO PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 400F BEFORE PLACING WELLINGTON IN OVEN!  Oven temps can vary significantly and we are cooking this dish at high temperatures. For this reason, we recommend using an instant read thermometer to check internal temp of the beef at the 25 minute mark when cooking - this way you are able to know if the beef is done to your taste without having to cut through the pastry. Additionally, once the top of the pastry is golden brown, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent further browning while the beef finishes cooking.  

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 400F. Place Wellingtons on a greased cookie sheet. Bake, ON A LOWER RACK, uncovered, for 30-35 min until the center of the beef has an internal temperature of 145 to 155F. 

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Fresh green salad and steamed asparagus tossed in olive oil and sea salt. Cab Sav.

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. We recommend instant read pocket thermometers - they are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This is an all-in-one dish.

THAWED: Bake uncovered for approx 45-50 minutes.

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 350F. Bake, loosely covered, replacing lid with aluminum foil - for 1 hour. Uncover and bake approx 30-40 min more until internal temp is reached.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with Dinner Done Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, baby carrots tossed in honey butter, green salad. Chianti.

This is an all-in-one dish. 

STOVETOP (Best!): Thaw and sauté in a small amount of olive oil over medium heat until heated throughout and browned on both sides. 

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 350F.  Place frozen crab cakes in oven and bake, uncovered, approximately 40 minutes until internal temp is reached.

FREEZER TO AIR FRYER: 30-33 minutes at 400F or until internal temperature is reached. 

INTERNAL TEMP: 150F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve over field green salad, drizzled with balsamic vinegar.  Fresh fruit salad on the side.  Chardonnay.

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. We recommend instant read pocket thermometers - they are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This is an all-in-one dish.

NOTE: For best results, reduce the sauce after baking as shown in the instructions below! 

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 350F. Bake, covered with foil, for one hour. Uncover and bake another 40 min to 1 hour until internal temp is reached, basting a few times with juices in pan. Finish the dish by following the SAUCE instruction below. 

THAWED: Bake uncovered at 350F approx 45 -55 min, basting a few times. Finish the dish by following the SAUCE instruction below. 

SAUCE: Let's reduce the sauce! Set chicken aside and pour the sauce in a saucepan or skillet. Simmer sauce on the stovetop, over high heat and stirring frequently, until thickens - about 5-7 minutes. Add salt, if needed. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Spoon thickened sauce over chicken and serve immediately. 

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with Dinner Done Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes and fresh steamed baby zucchini. Pinot Gris.

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. We recommend instant read pocket thermometers - they are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This dish has 3 parts: Seasoned Turkey; Chili Veggies; Cornbread Bites. 

QUICKTHAW by submerging well-sealed bag of seasoned turkey, chili veggies and Cornbread Bites in water for 15-20 minutes. 

STOVETOP:  In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the seasoned turkey and sauté until turkey is cooked.  Add chili veggies and bring to boil.  Lower heat, cover, and simmer about 30 minutes until all veggies are tender.

CORNBREAD BITES:  Keep frozen until ready to use. Preheat oven to 350F. Spoon about ¼ cup batter into each greased muffin tin or onto greased cookie sheet. Bake approx 15 min until golden brown.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:  Dinner Done Corn Bread Bites and green salad. Merlot. If you like it extra spicy, add Tabasco, Cholula or your favorite hot sauce!

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. Instant read pocket thermometers are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This dish has 3 parts: Shrimp; Pasta; Feta Cheese. 

QUICK-THAW SHRIMP Packet by submerging well-sealed Ziploc in water 10-15 min until thawed.

PASTA: Prepare pasta by boiling in large pot of boiling, salted water approx 8-10 minutes until done to desired tenderness. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water in case you need to use when preparing sauce. 

SHRIMP: Thaw to Skillet: In a saucepan, simmer over medium-low heat for approx 10 minutes until shrimp is opaque and completely cooked through, stirring occasionally. If sauce seems too dry, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Toss shrimp in pasta. Use as much or little pasta as desired - it is quite a lot of pasta!. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Green salad, Kalamata olives. Beaujolais. 

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. We recommend instant read pocket thermometers - they are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This dish has 2 parts: Chicken Cutlets; Lemon Basil Sauce. 

THAW CUTLETS & SAUCE. (QuickThaw Tip: Place cutlets in ziploc and seal well. Submerge well-sealed bag in water 15-20 min until thawed.)

THAW/SAUTE(Best): In skillet over low to med heat, saute chicken about 5 minutes per side until cooked throughout.

FREEVER TO OVEN: Remove cutlets from pan. Remove any plastic wrap & place on greased baking sheet. Bake about 45 minutes to an hour until cooked throughout.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Spoon Lemon-Basil Sauce over chicken. White rice, sauteed green beans. Chardonnay. 

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. Instant read pocket thermometers are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This dish contains 4 parts: Beef; Bourbon Onions, Polenta, Spice Pack

POLENTA: In a small pot over high heat, add polenta and 1 1/2 cups of room temp (not cold!) water. Stir constantly until reaches a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and continue stirring until the polenta stops boiling. 

BEEF: QUICKTHAW beef and onions by submerging well-sealed bags in water for 10-15 min. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, saute beef with spice seasoning in a little oil for about 2 mins each side to desired doneness. Set beef aside. Add a little more oil to the skillet and cook the onions to your preference. Toss beef back in with the onions. Serve beef and onions over polenta. 

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve beef and onions over polenta. Field green salad on the side. Cabernet Sauvignon. 

INTERNAL TEMP (BEEF): 145F or more. 

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. Instant read pocket thermometers are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This dish has 2 parts: Chicken; Dijon Buttermilk Sauce.

THAW DIJON-BUTTERMILK SAUCE AND STIR.

THAWED: Bake, uncovered, at 350F 45 min to 1 hour.

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 350F, placed frozen chicken in oven and bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake approx 45 minutes to 1 hour more. 

FREEZER TO AIR FRYER: Remove from pan and separate on racks so air can circulate. Do not stack chicken breasts directly on top of each other. Cook @ 400F for 28-33 min until internal temp is reached.

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with Dijon-Buttermilk sauce on the side, Dinner Done Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes and crisp green beans. Sauvignon Blanc. 

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot/instantpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. We recommend instant read pocket thermometers - they are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This is an all-in-one dish. 

THAW. Preheat oven to 375F and bake, uncovered, approx 50 mins to 1 hour 15 mins. Baste roast with juices in pan periodically. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. 

INTERNAL TEMP: 155F. Pork is a lean meat and will be dry if overcooked. We recommend using an instant read meat thermometer to ensure this dish is cooked perfectly every time!

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Baby red potatoes (pierce skins with knife or fork, add to microwave safe dish with enough water to cover potatoes, cover and microwave for approx 5 mins) and steamed broccoli, both tossed with butter, salt, and pepper. Pinot Noir.

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. Instant read pocket thermometers are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This is an all-in-one dish. 

FREEZER TO OVEN. Preheat oven to 400F. Be sure pastries are not touching each other before baking. They will "rise and spread" a little bit. Place frozen pastries, uncovered, in oven and bake approx 30-40 minutes until golden brown flaky, and steaming throughout.

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE: 165F. 

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with a Spring Mix salad topped with mandarin oranges, sliced almonds and raspberry vinaigrette. Pinot Grigio.

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. We recommend instant read pocket thermometers - they are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This dish has 3 parts: Beef Sauté Pack, Sauce, Egg Noodles.

PREPARATION: 

Quickthaw BEEF SAUTE PACK and SAUCE by submerging well-sealed containers in water 10-15 min.

PREPARE EGG NOODLES:  In a pot of boiling water with a teaspoon of salt, boil noodles for 5-6 minutes.  Drain and rinse pasta in cool water so it doesn't stick. Set aside while preparing the Stroganoff. 

BEEF STROGANOFF: Saute the BEEF SAUTE PACK in a little oil over medium-high heat, tossing/stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes, then add 3/4 cup of water and stir well to deglaze the pan. Add SAUCE and bring to a light boil. Stir occasionally and simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes until sauce reaches a creamy consistency. Toss pasta in the steaming Beef Stroganoff and serve immediately.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Top with a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Steamed green beans on the side. Cab Sav. 

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. Instant read pocket thermometers are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This dish has 2 parts: Chicken Fingers; Bang Bang Sauce. 

THAW BANG BANG SAUCE AT ROOM TEMP WHILE CHICKEN COOKS. SHAKE TO MIX WELL. 

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 375F. Remove from original package and bake, uncovered, for 25 min on greased cookie sheet. Turn tenders and bake an add'l 15-20 mins more until internal temp is reached.

THAWED: Preheat oven to 375F. Remove from original package and bake, uncovered, on greased cookie sheet, for 20 min. Turn tenders and bake add'l 15 min more until internal temp is reached.  

FREEZER TO AIR FRYER: Remove from pan and separate onto air fryer racks. Do not stack chicken fingers directly on top of each other. Cook @ 357F for approx 30-32 min until internal temp is reached.

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Drizzle with Bang Bang Sauce. Sweet potato fries and crunchy romaine salad. 

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot/etc used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. We recommend instant read pocket thermometers - they are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This dish has 5 parts: Beef, Veggies, Curry Sauce, Red Curry Paste, Jasmine Rice.

NOTE: In this kit, you'll find a small portion of Red Curry Paste. This allows you to customize the "heat" in your curry. 

QUICKTHAW by submerging well-sealed bags in water 10-15 min.

RICE: Combine rice, 1 ½ cups water, ¼ tsp salt (optional) in a saucepan. Heat to boiling, stir once. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 16 min until rice is tender. 

PANANG BEEF: In a large stockpot, add a little oil over med-hi heat. Saute beef for about 2 mins per side. Add 1 1/4 cups water to the pan. Then add the pouched Curry Sauce and the veggies. Stir, bring to a light boil, and then lower heat. This is where that little portion of Red Curry Paste comes in... Add Red Curry Paste to taste - it adds a little "heat", so start by stirring in half of the portion and then taste to see if you'd like more! Simmer curry, uncovered for 5-7 minutes, until the veggies are tender. Spoon over rice.

INTERNAL TEMP: 145F.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve over rice, with salad or spring rolls. Pinot Noir.

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot/instantpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. We recommend instant read pocket thermometers - they are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This dish has 2 parts: Tilapia; Hawaiian Butter Sauce. 

Soften Hawaiian Butter Sauce & stir gently. Butter can be softened in microwave on low heat for short amount of time.

FOR BEST RESULTS: Transfer filets to greased baking sheet - this allows the heat to circulate better around the filets while cooking!

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 400F, bake 30-40 minutes until fish is flaky.

INTERNAL TEMP: 145F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve tilapia topped with Hawaiian Butter Sauce. White rice, sugar snap peas. Pinot Grigio.

This dish has 4 parts: Chicken; Rice; Bourbon Sauce; Red Pepper Flakes

NOTE: The chicken chunks can be cooked in the disposable pans, but cook best if they are separated and spread out on a greased or lined baking sheet. If baking from frozen, separate the chunks halfway through the baking process. 

PREPARE RICE:  STOVETOP: Combine 1 cup white rice, 1 ½ cups water, ¼ tsp salt (optional) in a saucepan.  Heat to boiling, stir once.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 min until rice is tender.  

PREFERRED METHOD: FREEZER TO OVEN: Thaw sauce. Preheat oven to 375F. Spread chicken on lined baking pan - spreading it out allows the heat to better circulate around the chicken chunks. Bake chicken, uncovered, approximately 50-60 minutes until cooked through. While chicken is baking, prepare rice according to package instructions. In a skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add sauce, red pepper flakes (1/2 packet for medium, full packet for spicy) and baked chicken. Bring to a low boil and stir gently until sauce reaches your desired thickness. Serve over rice.

THAWED: Prepare rice according to package instructions. In skillet over medium to medium-high heat, saute chicken in 3 tbls oil until chicken browns. Add sauce, bring to a low boil, and stir until sauce reaches desired thickness. Serve over rice.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve over rice and garnish with sliced green onions. Eggrolls on the side. Chenin Blanc.

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot used, item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. We recommend instant read pocket thermometers - they are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This dish has 2 parts: Pork Tenderloin; Apricot Mustard Sauce. 

QUICKTHAW pork by submerging well-sealed bag in water 20 to 30 minutes. Thaw Apricot-Mustard Sauce and Stir.

GRILL (Recommended): Thaw. Grill over med to high heat for approx 6 minutes on each side.

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 350F. Bake tenderloin, uncovered, for 1 hour to 1 hour 20 min until int temp is reached.

THAWED TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 375F. Bake, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes until int temp is reached. Let pork sit 10 min then slice.

INTERNAL TEMP: 155F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Slice pork and serve with Apricot-Mustard Sauce. Serve with white rice with slivered almonds and honey carrots. Zinfandel. 

This pie has 2 parts: Pie Crust; Pie Filling.

Keep pie crust & apple pie mix frozen until ready to bake.  Preheat oven to 375F. QuickThaw apple pie mix by submerging well-sealed bag in warm water 10-15 min.  Pour apple filling into pie crust.  Then, sprinkle the crumble topper over apples.  Place pie on top of baking sheet - this helps prevent issues if the filling flows over the crust a bit! Bake approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 min until golden brown.  Let sit at least one hour to “set”!  Oven temps vary; may require additional baking time.  If pie topper or crust is overbrowning, tent with foil.

INTERNAL TEMP: 200F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:  Serve with a side of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream!