Keto-Friendly Eats!

This dish contains 2 parts: Whole chicken; Aji Verde Sauce. The aji verde sauce is packaged in the same pan with the chicken. 

THAW AJI VERDE SAUCE & STIR.

QUICKTHAW chicken by submerging well-sealed bag in water about an hour. Drain liquid out of bag and pat chicken dry.

***NOTE: Actual cooking time will depend on chicken size as well as the starting temperature of the chicken, and may vary significantly. Please check internal temperature to be sure chicken is properly cooked!   

Preheat oven to 450F... Yes, 450F - we are emulating a rotisserie. Rub spices all over chicken, even up under the skin. For best results, place chicken on rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. You may also use pan provided - spray with non-stick spray. Bake on lower rack for 30 min, then turn chicken over and bake 25-45 min more to reach 165F int temp. Check temp near the bone! Add salt to taste. Serve roasted chicken with Aji Verde Sauce on the side.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Aji Verde Sauce. Roasted potatoes, green salad. 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. Instant read pocket thermometers are inexpensive, convenient and very easy to use!

This dish has 2 parts: Chicken; Sauce. 

QUICKTHAW CHICKEN AND SAUCE. Submerge well-sealed sauce in warm water for 15-20 minutes to thaw.

Over medium-low heat, brown cutlets in a little oil, about 4 minutes each side or until desired browning is obtained. Be careful not too cook over too high heat.  The pan should not be dark brown or the sauce will not cook properly. Remove cutlets and deglaze pan with sauce. Once sauce is heated throughout and slightly thickened, return cutlets to sauce and simmer until internal temp reaches 165F. Remove from heat and let the dish "rest" for 5 min before serving - this allows the sauce to thicken a bit. 

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE: 165F

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Fresh sauteed asparagus and Sweet Corn Mashed Potatoes. 

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: 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 dish has 3 parts: Chicken; Chimichurri, Tortillas

THAW CHIMICHURRI AND TORTILLAS.

QUICKTHAW chicken by submerging well-sealed bag in water 15-20 minutes until thawed.

GRILL (Best): Grill chicken over medium heat until cooked to internal temp. ALTERNATELY, pan sauté the chicken until internal temp is reached or oven bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes until internal temp is reached.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Slice chicken and serve in tortillas with Chimichurri. Side of black beans and rice. Ice cold beer.

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 Roasted Red Pepper Mashed Potatoes and fresh green beans. Chianti.

This dish has 3 parts: Chicken; Sauce; Linguine

QUICKTHAW Chicken and Sauce by submerging well-sealed packages in water 15-20 min.

PREPARE LINGUINE: Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine and boil 9-11 minutes until done to your taste. Drain. While pasta is still steaming, add sauce and toss to mix well. 

PREPARE CHICKEN: In a skillet over low-medium heat, add 1 tbls oil. Sauté chicken breasts approx 5-7 minutes on each side, turning once, until chicken reaches internal temp. Remove cooked chicken from pan, set aside. Add sauce to pan and bring to a gentle boil. Be sure to scrape up all the "brown bits" on the bottom of the pan from cooking the chicken - they add flavor! Serve chicken over linguine, or cube the cutlets and toss it all together.

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Field green salad and Italian dressing. 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 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 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 dish has 3 parts: Shrimp; Pasta; Basil Walnut Pesto.

QUICKTHAW SHRIMP AND PESTO by submerging well-sealed packages in water 10-15 minutes. Rinse and pat shrimp dry. Bring a large pot of water and 1 tsp salt to a boil. Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 9-11 min. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain the rest and set pasta aside. While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet on med-high and saute shrimp until opaque and cooked through. Add the pesto to the shrimp and cook just until hot throughout. Toss shrimp mixture with drained pasta. If pasta seems too dry, add in reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Add add'l salt to taste if needed. Enjoy! Serve warm or cold.

INTERNAL TEMP: 145F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: French bread & field green salad. 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 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 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!

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.