Keto-Friendly Eats!

This dish has 3 parts: Salmon; Bearnaise Sauce; Rice

RICE (STOVETOP): Combine rice, 1 3/4 cups water, ¼ tsp salt (optional) in a saucepan. For a little extra flavor, add a pat of butter to the pan, too! Heat to boiling, stir once.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer 17 min until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.

SAUCE: Thaw. Right before the salmon is done, prepare the sauce: Transfer sauce to microwave-safe bowl, take to gentle boil (typically takes 1 min), then boil for 15 seconds, stir and serve over salmon. 

PREFERRED COOKING METHOD: Thaw filets. In skillet, heat 1 Tbls of canola or olive oil over med-high heat. Add salmon, sear approx 3-5 min per side until center is no longer opaque. 

FROM FROZEN:  Preheat oven to 425F.  Bake frozen filets, uncovered and on lower oven rack, for 35 - 50 mins, until flaky. 

INTERNAL TEMP: 145F. SERVING SUGGESTIONS:  Spoon sauce over salmon just before serving. Serve white rice on the side. 

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/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 2 parts: Scallops; Citrus Beurre Blanc.

Scallops: Make sure scallops are thawed. If not, quickthaw by submerging well-sealed bag in cool water 5-10min. Pat scallops dry. Lightly salt and pepper them on both sides. In large skillet, add 1-2 Tbls oil and spread to cover the pan. Heat pan on low-med heat until oil is hot. Place scallops in pan and sauté 3-4 min each side, over low-medium heat, using a spatula to turn once. Set scallops aside on a plate while you prepare the beurre blanc in the same skillet.

Beurre Blanc: Remove butter pats from sauce container and set aside for now –letting thyme stick to them. Pour liquid sauce contents in skillet and increase to medium-high heat. Make sure ALL sauce is scraped out of the container. Simmer until sauce is reduced by half, stirring. Remove skillet from heat, add pats of butter/thyme to sauce. Whisk until creamy.

INTERNAL TEMP: 145F. 

Spoon sauce over scallops. Serve with oven roasted asparagus and a field green salad. 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 dish has 2 parts: Chicken Cutlets; Citrus Beurre Blanc.

QUICKTHAW CHICKEN AND SAUCE by submerging well-sealed packages in water 15-20 min.

Over medium-low heat, brown cutlets in a little oil, about 4 minutes each side or until internal temp of 165F is reached.  Be careful not too cook over too high heat – the pan should not be dark brown or the sauce will taste burned.  Remove cutlets and set aside while you prepare the sauce.  

SAUCE: Set butter pats aside for now- some thyme will stick to them, that’s fine! Pour contents of sauce (all except those buttter pats that you sat aside!) in pan on med-high heat. Make sure ALL sauce is scraped out of containers. Simmer until sauce is reduced by half. Remove from heat, add butter and whisk until creamy.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve with a side of fresh sauteed green beans and white rice.

This dish has 3 parts: Chicken; Piri Piri Sauce; Couscous.

COUSCOUS: Place contents in a heat proof bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups boiling water and stir. Cover 10 min. and fluff with a fork.

QUICKTHAW Chicken by submerging well-sealed bag in water 15-20 min.

CHICKEN/SAUCE: SKILLET: (preferred): Over medium-low heat, brown chicken in a little oil, about 5 minutes each side or until cooked through and internal temp is reached.  Be careful not to cook over too high heat - the pan should not be black or the sauce will taste burned. Remove chicken. Shake Piri Piri Sauce well. Pour into same hot pan. Bring sauce to light boil, stirring constantly, and simmer until it reaches desired consistency.

ALTERNATE METHOD:  Crock Pot! This will make more of a shredded chicken, but is delicious. Prepare couscous as above; thaw chicken as above. For chicken - add chicken, sauce and 1/2 cup water to small crock pot and slow-cook for approx 4 hours until chicken is cooked through.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve over Couscous. Sauvignon 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 is an all-in-one dish.

THAW. Preheat oven to 350F. Bake, uncovered, 35-50 minutes until internal temp is reached and juices run clear. Discard any liquid in pan. PRO TIP: If you're in a hurry to thaw the chops, transfer them to a ziploc bag, seal tightly and submerge well-sealed bag in water 10-15 min until chops are thawed. Return to pan to bake.

OPTIONAL: Sear chops lightly on each side in a skillet on the stovetop and then finish baking in the oven until internal temp is reached. It’s a little extra work, but gives a nice color and seals in delicious flavor!

INTERNAL TEMP:160F. Please check the internal temp! Over-cooking pork is very common and causes pork (a lean meat) to become tough!

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Sautéed spinach drizzled with balsamic vinegar, baby carrots. Merlot.

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: Beef Tips; Sauce; Polenta.

POLENTA: Mix polenta with 1 1/2 cups of water in a small pot. Over high heat, stir constantly until polenta boils and butter is melted. Remove from heat and continue stirring until polenta stops boiling.

BEEF & SAUCE: Saute beef tips in a little oil over medium heat for 2 mins per side. Set beef aside. Deglaze pan with sauce, bring to a boil, and then turn heat off while stirring constantly. Stir beef back into sauce. Serve over Polenta.

INTERNAL TEMP: 145F-165F (med to well)

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Steamed green beans. Cabernet.

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 3 parts: Pork; Tortillas; Creamy Cilantro Sauce.

FREEZER TO INSTANT POT (BEST!): While pork cooks, let tortillas and Creamy Cilantro Sauce thaw at room temp. Add 1/2 cup water to instant pot. Pressure cook pork on high for 40 minutes. Quick release. Shred pork directly in pot. Set Instant Pot to "saute" and saute 10-15 min until liquid evaporates. Follow Creamy Cilantro Sauce and tortilla instructions below. (If pork is thawed, pressure cook on high for 30 minutes.)

THAW TO CROCKPOT: We recommend a small crock pot (1 1/2 quart) to ensure the pork stays tender. QUICKTHAW PORK by submerging well-sealed bag in warm water 10-15 min. Add 1/2 cup water to crock pot. Add pork (pork only - do not add Creamy Cilantro Sauce into crock pot) to crock pot and slow cook on low (cook all day) or medium (cook half day) until pork is tender. Remove pork from crock pot, leaving juices behind. Shred pork with a fork and add in juice from crock pot to taste, if desired. Follow Creamy Cilantro Sauce and tortilla instructions below.

TORTILLAS: Open one corner of the bag containing tortillas and microwave approx 20 seconds until steaming. CREAMY CILANTRO SAUCE: This sauce is served at room temp or slightly chilled. Shake sauce packet well, open and pour into small bowl. 

INTERNAL TEMP (PORK): 160F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve pork in tortillas topped with Creamy Cilantro Sauce. Pico de gallo, guacamole and shredded lettuce are nice additions if you have on-hand at home! Ice cold beer.

This dish has 2 parts: Chicken; Balsamic Sauce. 

THAW BALSAMIC SAUCE – shake well (holding top on!) to emulsify sauce.

FREEZER TO OVEN. Preheat oven to 350F, place frozen chicken in oven and bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake approx 45 minutes to 1 hour more. Drizzle with Balsamic Sauce just before serving.

THAWED: Bake, uncovered, at 350F 45 min to 1 hour. Drizzle with Balsamic Sauce just before serving.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: White and wild rice. Field green salad or steamed veggies in season. Beaujolais.

TIP: This dish is not very high in fat or calories, but you can easily lower fat and calories by using less of the drizzling sauce and feta cheese when preparing at home. 

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; Sauce; Seasoning.

QUICKTHAW Beef & Sauce by submerging well-sealed containers in water 15-20 min. It's OK if sauce is still a bit frozen. 

BEEF: Season beef with the included seasoning packet. Add a drizzle of your preferred cooking oil to a skillet and heat over medium. Add beef tips and cook 2 minutes each side. Set beef aside. Add 1/2 cup water to the same skillet + Diane sauce. Bring to a boil and, stirring constantly, reduce to desired thickness. Stir beef back into sauce.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve over Dinner Done Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, steamed green beans. Cabernet.

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, Mushroom Bacon Sauce. 

QUICKTHAW chicken by submerging well-sealed packages in water 15-20 minutes. Sauce can go freezer to skillet! 

In a skillet over low-medium heat, add 1 tbls oil.  Sauté chicken cutlets approx 4-5 minutes on each side, turning once, until chicken reaches internal temp.  Remove cooked chicken from pan, set aside.   Add ¼ cup water to pan (1/2 cup for family-sized portions), and then add mushroom bacon sauce. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve over cutlets.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.   

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Dinner Done Red Pepper Mashed Potatoes, oven roasted broccoli. Chardonnay.  

This dish has 3 parts: Chicken; Mozzarella Cheese; Balsamic Drizzle. 

FREEZER TO OVEN:  Preheat oven to 350F, placed frozen chicken in oven and bake, covered loosely with foil, for 45 min. Uncover and bake 35 min more. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake 10 min or until internal temp (165F) is reached.

BALSAMIC DRIZZLE: Shake to mix well and drizzle over chicken just before serving. Optionally, if you like  a syrupy balsamic, heat in covered microwave safe dish 30-45 sec until sauce is reduced.

THAWED:  Preheat oven to 350F, baked uncovered 35 min. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake 10 min or until int temp (165F) is reached. See Balsamic Drizzle above.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Asparagus, Roasted Red Pepper Mashed Potatoes.   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 2 parts: Pork Tenderloin; Marsala Sauce.

Preheat oven to 375F. 

FREEZER TO OVEN: Bake tenderloin, lightly covered with foil, for 45 min. Uncover and bake approx. 30-45 min more until internal temp is reached. See SAUCE instruction below.

THAWED (Bake or Grill Tenderloin):  Bake tenderloin, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes until int temp is reached. Tenderloin can also be grilled. 

SAUCE: In a skillet over med-high heat, add Marsala Sauce and juices (if any) left in the pan the pork tenderloin was baked in. Bring sauce to boil and simmer, whisking frequently, until reduced to about half. If sauce seems too dry, add a little water. 

PORK INTERNAL TEMP: 155. Pork tenderloin is lean and will be dry if overcooked. We recommend using an instant read meat thermometer for perfect results every time! Let stand 10 min before slicing. 

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Potatoes, asparagus, spinach salad. Chianti.

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.

QUICKTHAW dip by microwaving a few minutes at 50% power, or thaw in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350F. Transfer dip to oven-safe serving dish. A pie plate or small casserole or ramekin works great. Optionally, you can sprinkle a little feta or bleu cheese on top before baking. Bake 30-40 min until top is golden brown and dip is bubbling. Baking time will vary depending on dish size.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with sliced baguette, crackers or even crudites!

This side dish has 2 parts: Fresh shredded Brussels sprouts; Olive Oil-Butter Blend. 

FRESH TO SKILLET: In a skillet over medium heat, add contents of the Olive Oil Butter mix. Add the fresh shredded Brussels sprouts and toss. Add 1/4 cup of water, then cook stirring occasionally until sprouts are lightly browned-about 5 mins. 

FRESH TO OVEN:  Pre-heat oven to 375F. Place sprouts on a parchment or foil sheet. Melt Olive Oil Butter mix in microwave for 10 seconds, then toss and mix over shredded sprouts. Bake for 12-17 mins until slightly browned. Toss and bake for another 5 mins.

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!

FRESH TO OVEN:  Preheat oven to 425F. Roast 25-30 minutes until browned, spreading cauliflower on greased or lined baking sheet (preferred), or roasting in provided pan.

AIR FRYER: Air fry at 400F for 20 min or until golden brown. 

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.

QUICKTHAW dip by microwaving a few minutes at 50% power, or thaw in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350F. Transfer dip to oven-safe serving dish. A pie plate or small casserole or ramekin works great. Optionally, you can sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top before baking. Bake 30-40 min until top is golden brown and dip is bubbling. Baking time will vary depending on dish size.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with sliced baguette, crackers or even crudites!

PRO TIP: This makes a great filling for mushroom caps! 

This dish has 2 parts: Broccoli Florets; Cheddar Sauce.

FRESH TO SAUCEPAN:  Thaw sauce by submerging packet in warm water 5-10 min. Steam broccoli in a covered saucepan with 1/2 cup of water over medium heat for 4-6 minutes. Drain water out of saucepan. Add cheese sauce and toss, heating until steaming throughout. 

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: French Cut Green Beans; Sliced Almonds; Parmesan Butter. 

FREEZER TO SKILLET: Place frozen green beans in a large skillet over med-high heat, stirring occasionally until all moisture evaporates. Lower heat to low and add butter and almonds. Sauté, stirring frequently, until almonds are slightly brown, but not burned. Taste and add additional salt to taste if desired. 

INTERNAL TEMP: 160F.

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!