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This dish has 2 parts: Chicken; Sauce. 

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 350F. Bake, loosely covered with foil, for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 20-40 more minutes until reaches internal temp.

SAUCE: In a small saucepan, heat sauce over medium heat until heated throughout and sauce thickens to your taste. Spoon sauce over chicken.

THAWED TO OVEN: Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 45-55 minutes until internal temp is reached. Sauce: See instructions above.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Spoon sauce over chicken or serve on side. Buttered angel hair pasta, fresh asparagus. Chianti. 

This dish has 5 parts: Beef; Rice; Mixed Veggies; Sauce; Seasoning.

QUICKTHAW Beef and sauce by submerging well-sealed bag in water 15-20min. 

VEGGIE PILAF: Bring one cup of water to boil. Add rice, veggies, and stir. Bring to a boil again, stir, and then lower heat, cover and simmer for approx 18 min until rice is done and veggies are heated throughout.

BEEF & SAUCE: Season beef with provided seasoning. Saute beef tips in oil over medium heat, approx 2 min per side. Set beef aside. Deglaze pan with 3/4 cup water. Stir to incorporate "brown bits" from bottom of pan. Add sauce, bring to a light boil and simmer, stirring constantly, until sauce reaches your desired consistency. Add beef in and stir to coat. 

SERVE: Serve beef tips with rice pilaf on the side. 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: Chicken; Butter Sauce; Jasmine Rice. 

PREPARE RICE (STOVETOP): Rinse jasmine rice. Add rinsed rice, 1 ½ cups water, 1/2 tsp salt (optional) in a saucepan. Heat to boiling, stir once. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 16-19 min until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.

PREPARE Butter Chicken: QUICK THAW CHICKEN AND SAUCE by submerging well-sealed packages in water 15-20 min. In a large pan, add a little oil and saute chicken on medium-low for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely browned, but being careful that the bottom of the pan doesn't burn. Remove chicken cutlets from pan. Lower heat and add 1/2 cup of water and Butter Chicken Sauce to the pan. Stir sauce, incorporating all the "brown bits" left from browning the chicken. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir back into sauce. Let simmer 3-5 min more.  Add a little water if the sauce seems too thick. Spoon sauce over rice.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve over included rice. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if you have some on hand. Naan Bread with a salad on the side.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve over included rice with a crisp green salad on the side. Syrah.

This is an all-in-one dish. 

FREEZER TO AIR FRYER: Cook 22 to 25 min at 400F, turning once, until internal temp is reached.

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 350F. Place cutlets on greased baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 mins, uncovered, until int’l temp is reached, turning once halfway through.

THAW/SAUTE: Sauté in skillet with oil on low-med heat 6-8 minutes, turning once halfway through. Can also bake (thawed) at 425F on greased sheet approximately 15 min, turning once.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with green salad, rice pilaf, green beans. 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 contains 5 parts: Pork Tenderloin; Bao Buns; Hoisin Sauce; Slaw Dressing; Cole Slaw (Do not freeze slaw!)

NOTE: Slaw should be kept in fridge and not frozen! The Slaw Dressing is the light sauce; the Hoisin Sauce is the dark sauce.

THAW HOISIN SAUCE & SLAW DRESSING. Combine Slaw and Dressing. Toss to mix well.

GRILL PORK (Recommended): QuickThaw tenderloin by submerging well-sealed bag in water 15-20 min. Grill over med heat for approx 8 minutes on each side.

THAWED TO OVEN ALTERNATIVE (PORK): Preheat oven to 350F and bake tenderloin 30-45 min until internal temp is reached. INTERNAL TEMP: 155F. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

BUNS: Steam buns from frozen, covered with plastic wrap, in microwave for 45 sec-1 minute. If these are overcooked they become very hard, so steam them gently.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Slice pork, serve in buns, topped with Hoisin sauce and slaw.

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 3 parts: Chicken, Mozzarella Cheese, Marinara Sauce. 

FREEZER TO OVEN: THAW SAUCE AND CHEESE. Preheat oven to 350F. Place frozen chicken breasts in oven and bake, covered, 45min. Uncover and bake 40 min more. Spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake approx 15 min more until done.

THAWED: Thaw and saute chicken on stovetop in olive oil.  Then top with sauce and cheese and finish off in oven!

INT TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Garlic bread, linguini tossed with olive oil and parmesan cheese, and a baby field green and artichoke salad. Sangiovese.

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.

RICE: Bring 1 1/2 cups water + 1/4 tsp salt to boil. Add rice, stir. Once boiling, stir again, set heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 min until rice is tender. 

BLACK BEANS: If frozen, pop out of plastic container and microwave, covered in microwave-safe dish, for 2 mins. Stir, then microwave another 90 sec or until steaming. Add a little water if they seem too thick. If thawed, microwave in microwave-safe dish until steaming. 

ROPA: FREEZER TO INSTANT POT: Add contents of Ziploc + 1/2 cup water. Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Quick release and then use fork/tongs to shred beef while stil in the pot, and then use the Saute function on your Instant Pot to evaporate most of the liquid. Stir once every few minutes - it will take approx 10-15 min. Add additional salt if needed.

- OR - CROCK POT:   NOTE THAT WE RECOMMEND A 2-QUART (MINI) CROCK POT TO ENSURE DISH DOES NOT DRY OUT.  QUICKTHAW by submerging well-sealed bag in water for app 30 minutes. Add contents of Ziploc plus 1/2 cup water to a crock pot. Cook on low to medium heat for 6-8 hours - or on high for 3-4 hours - until beef is tender enough to shred with a fork. Remove beef from crock pot, reserving liquid in crock pot. Shred beef with fork and fingers. Toss shredded beef in reserved liquid. Add additional salt if needed.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with the black beans and rice. Plantains make a nice additional side! 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. Instant read pocket thermometers 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 contains 4 parts: Shrimp; Saute Sauce; Grits; Cheddar Cheese. 

GRITS: Note that the grits may contain some black "flecks" - this is a natural part of grits. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in saucepan. Once boiling, add grits gradually while stirring and then simmer on low for 5 min. Stir, add cheddar cheese and stir again until melted. Taste, add add'l salt if desired. Keep warm until ready to serve.

SHRIMP: QuickThaw Shrimp by submerging well sealed bag in water for 10 min. Rinse shrimp and dry with paper towel. Over medium heat, sauté shrimp with sauté sauce for 4-6 min until shrimp is opaque.

INTERNAL TEMP: 145F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Spoon shrimp over grits. Sauteed kale, collard greens or spinach drizzled with red wine vinegar to taste.

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: Soup Mix; Orzo Pasta; Fresh Lemon

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

In a large saucepot over medium-high heat, add a little oil. Saute soup mix about 7-9 min, stirring occasionally. Once chicken is slightly browning, add 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, add orzo, stir and lower heat. Let simmer 8 minutes, uncovered. While soup is simmering, zest (optional) and juice lemon. (TIP: When zesting lemon, only zest the yellow part. The white part is bitter!} Before serving, stir zest in to soup and add 1/2 of the lemon juice. Taste and, if desired, add more lemon juice. 

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with a crisp green salad and chardonnay. 

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

Note: When leftovers are stored overnight, the orzo will soak up much of the soup and expand greatly. It still tastes delicious, but you may need to add additional broth for a soupy consistency.

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: Pork Chops; Creamy Basil Sauce. 

QUICKTHAW Pork Chops and Sauce by submerging well-sealed packages in water 15-20 minutes. 

SAUTE: In skillet, heat 1-2 Tbls oil over med heat. saute chops 5-8 mins on each side. Remove chops. In same skillet, saute sauce over med heat 2-4 mins, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly. Add chops back in to skillet with sauce. 

INTERNAL TEMP: 145F.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Sweet Corn Mashed Potatoes, steamed green beans, Pinot Noir. 

This dish has 5 parts: Seasoned Ground Turkey, Sauce, Pasta, Bread, Garlic Butter.

QUICKTHAW seasoned turkey and sauce by submerging well-sealed packages in water 15-20 minutes.

PASTA: Prepare pasta by boiling in salted water 8-10 minutes until cooked to taste. Drain and set pasta aside.

BOLOGNESE: In large skillet over medium-high heat, add seasoned turkey and saute until turkey is browned, approx 5-7 mins. Drain off fat if desired. Add 1 cup water and scrape bottom of pan to incorporate all of the flavorful "brown bits". Stir in sauce, and bring to a simmer. Simmer 5-8 mins. Serve over cooked pasta.

GARLIC BREAD: Preheat oven to 400F. Gently melt butter in microwave safe dish. Slice bread and spread butter over bread. Bake at 400F for 3-5 min until bread begins to turn golden brown. Serve immediately.

INTERNAL TEMP: 160F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve alongside a crisp romaine and tomato salad with a light balsalmic vinaigrette. Merlot.

This dish has 2 parts: Salmon, Honey Garlic Sauce.

Thaw sauce and stir.

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 450F.  Bake frozen filets on lower rack, uncovered, for 35 - 50 mins, until flaky. 

AIR FRYER (FROZEN):  We recommend using parchment paper for easy cleanup! Place frozen salmon in air fryer. Cook @ 400F for approx 20 min until internal temp is reached. 

INTERNAL TEMP: 145F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:  Serve topped with a drizzle of Honey Garlic Sauce. White & wild rice blend and honeyed carrots on the side. Pinot Grigio.

Cooking times are estimates and vary based on actual oven/stovetop/crockpot/air fryer/instant pot 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!

QUICKTHAW by microwaving bag **from frozen** on high for 90 seconds. Or, if preferred, QUICKTHAW by submerging well-sealed bags in water for 15-20 min.

Over med-heat with a little oil, saute onions to golden color. Set onions aside, add a little more oil to the skillet and saute beef for about two mins per side. Slice and toast buns. Spoon beef/onions on sandwich and top with cheese. Optionally, put sandwiches in microwave for 30-45 sec to soften cheese - don't cook for too long or bread may harden! Add Bistro Sauce and enjoy!  Internal Temp: 145.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Salad, sweet potato fries. Cold beer. 

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; Cheese/Bacon; Ranch Sauce. 

THAW CHEESE/BACON & RANCH SAUCE.

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 350F, place frozen chicken in oven and bake, loosely covered with aluminum foil, for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake approx 30 minutes to 45 min. more. Spoon Ranch Sauce over chicken, top with cheese/bacon and carefully broil approx 2 mins. **Be careful when broiling - constantly watch it so it doesn't burn!

THAWED: Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 45 min to 1 hour. Spoon Ranch Sauce over chicken, top with cheese/bacon, and broil for approx 2 mins. **Be careful when broiling -  constantly watch it so it doesn't burn!

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with mashed potatoes and sauteed veggies. Sauvignon Blanc. 

This is an all-in-one dish. 

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 375F. Place pan on top of a cookie sheet. Bake, uncovered, 45 min to 1 hour until cooked through and top brown. If top begins to brown well before dish is done, simply loosely cover with aluminum foil to stop browning. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with an ice cold glass of milk, or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve in a small parfait glass, topped with creamy vanilla ice cream.