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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 3 parts: Shrimp; Scampi Sauce; Linguine.

PASTA: Prepare pasta by boiling in salted water 8-10 minutes until al dente.  Once pasta is cooked, drain and RESERVE 1/4 cup WATER! For a 'saucier' sauce, add a small amount of pasta water until you reach your desired sauce consistency -- this is optional! Drain and set aside. 

THAWED: QuickThaw shrimp and sauce packet in a bowl of water approx 15 min until thawed. Rinse and pat shrimp dry.  Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add sauce to skillet, then add shrimp and quickly saute until shrimp is opaque and cooked throughout, being careful not to overcook so shrimp stay tender. Toss shrimp scampi in linguine -- it is quite a lot of linguine... use as much as you'd like. Let the dish "rest" for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken a bit. Toss once more to evenly coat pasta with sauce. Add additional salt (or parmesan cheese!) to taste, if needed.

INTERNAL TEMP: 145F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Toss shrimp and scampi sauce in as much linguine as you'd like and serve with crusty French bread and oven roasted asparagus.

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; 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 is an all-in-one dish. 

COUSCOUS: Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add couscous, stir and cover. Let sit for 10 min. Fluff with a fork. Add salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, stir in a pat of butter!

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 425F. Bake tenderloin on center rack, covered loosely, for 45 min. Uncover and bake 25-30 min more until internal temp of 145F is reached. Let stand 10 min before slicing. See Optional notes below. 

FREEZER TO AIR FRYER: Place pork tenderloin on center rack. Air fry at 370F for approx 32 min until internal temp is reached.

THAWED: Preheat oven to 425F. Bake tenderloin on center rack, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes until int temp is reached.

**OPTIONAL: Brown/crisp bacon by broiling on center rack last 3-5 min of cooking, if needed, but watch closely as dishes can quickly burn while broiling!  Let stand 10 min before slicing.

INTERNAL TEMP: 145F. Be careful not to overcook pork. It is a lean meat and becomes tough when overcooked. Using an instant read meat thermometer is highly recommended!

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with roasted Brussel sprouts and 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 dish has 4 parts: Kit (Chicken, Sauce, Feta Cheese); FRESH Lemon. 

QUICKTHAW CHICKEN, SAUCE & FETA by submerging well-sealed containers in warm water 10-20 min. Remove lemon from fridge. In a skillet over low-med heat, add 2 Tbls oil. SAUTE chicken breasts approx 5-7 minutes on each side, turning once, until chicken reaches internal temp of 165F. REMOVE cooked chicken from pan and set aside. ADD 2 TBLS WATER to sauce and add sauce/water to skillet, stirring to deglaze pan. REDUCE SAUCE by half. ADD cutlets back into pan to reheat, then squeeze fresh lemon to taste over all. Plate chicken & spoon sauce over chicken. Top with feta cheese.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Simple pasta or rice, field 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. 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 3 parts: Chicken, Bistro Sauce, Potatoes.

**Tip: When cooking the chicken, be careful not to burn bottom of skillet - the sauce will be cooked in there as well!**  POTATOES: Preheat oven to 375F. Spread potatoes on greased baking sheet and bake 30-40 min until done.

QUICK-THAW chicken pack and wine sauce by submerging well-sealed containers in water 15-20 min until thawed. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tbls canola oil. Saute chicken breasts approx 5-7 minutes on each side, turning once, until chicken reaches internal temp. of 165F. Remove cooked chicken from pan and set aside while you prepare the sauce. Add sauce to the same skillet, stirring to incorporate the flavorful "brown bits" and any juices left in the bottom of the pan while the chicken cooked. Bring sauce to light simmer and cook until reduced by about half. If sauce seems too dry, stir in up to 1/4 cup water.  Once sauce is reduced, return chicken to pan and toss in the cooked potatoes. 

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: 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 has 4 parts: Pork Tenderloin; Rum Glaze; Pineapple Relish; White Rice. 

THAW PINEAPPLE-CILANTRO RELISH AND RUM GLAZE.

 RICE: Combine 1 cup Long Grain White Rice, 1 ½ cups water, ¼ tsp salt (optional) in a saucepan.  Heat to boiling, stir once.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 min until rice is tender.  

GRILL (Best!): QuickThaw by submerging well-sealed package of pork in water 15-20 minutes. Grill over med to high heat for approx 6 minutes on each side until internal temp reached.

FREEZER TO OVEN: Preheat oven to 350F. If pork is packaged in Ziploc, cut out of bag and place in greased baking dish. Bake, loosely covered with aluminum foil, 45 min. Uncover and bake 15 to 30 min more until internal temp is reached. Let rest 10 min before slicing. 

FREEZER TO AIR FRYER: Remove from package and place frozen tenderloin in air fryer on greased rack. Cook for 30-35 min at 400F or until internal temp is reached. 

RUM GLAZE: Just before serving, transfer glaze to microwave safe dish. Heat on high 1 to 2 minutes until boiling and glaze thickens, watching carefully that glaze does not boil over.

INTERNAL TEMP: 155F.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve over included rice, topped with Rum Glaze. Pineapple-Relish on the side. Green beans, shiraz.

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; Lime Butter Sauce. 

FREEZER TO OVEN. Preheat oven to 350F, placed frozen chicken in oven and bake covered - with lid loosened ? 45 min. Uncover and bake 45 min to 1 hour more until internal temp is reached. Top with melted lime-butter sauce right before serving.

THAWED: Preheat oven to 350F, baked uncovered 45 min to 1 hour, topping with melted lime butter sauce last 15-20 minutes.

INTERNAL TEMP: 165F

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Top with Lime Butter Sauce. Serve with asparagus and Dinner Done Roasted Red Pepper Mashed Potatoes. Pinot Grigio.

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.

For stuffed mushrooms, simply fill mushroom caps with a spoonful of dip. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes. 

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

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 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!