August Cooking Instructions
Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast - Total Time: 30 min, Stovetop, Comes with: Rice - Thaw completely in refrigerator, about 24 to 48 hours. Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown stuffed chicken breasts. Add the contents of the bag of liquids. Cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. (Organic chicken is done when it is firm, not soft or “chewy” in texture). Start your rice so it is ready with your meal. Remove chicken from pan and transfer to a serving platter. Combine 2 Tbsp water with the cornstarch; stir this into juices in pan. Cook and stir until thickened. Pour gravy over chicken and serve along side your rice. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over chicken as a garnish.
Artichoke and Spinach Lasagna - Total Time: 1hr 10mins, Oven - Thaw completely in refrigerator. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Bake, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Cajun Sweet Spare Ribs - Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins, Slow Cooker, Comes with: Rice - Thaw completely in the fridge. Place the contents of the bag with the ribs and sauce in a slow cooker. (This can be done the night before to save time in the morning, storing the slow cooker crockpot in the fridge overnight.) Turn the slow cooker on low and let cook for 7-8 hours. Add the red pepper and the onion in the slow cooker and cook for about 45 minutes more. Serve over rice (provided), with a quick steam of broccoli or snow peas!
Chicken and Mushroom Crepes - Total Time: 25 mins, Stovetop, Comes with: crepes - Thaw completely in refrigerator. Pre heat a large frying/sauté pan to medium-high heat. Empty the contents of the chicken/onion bag into the pan. Sauté the chicken, stirring often, until lightly browned on both sides, 3 or 4 minutes. Add mushroom mixture into pan and simmer until slightly reduced in volume (about 12 minutes). Stir in pre-cooked rice and bring back to a simmer, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cream cheese until it melts. Now place 2 to 3 crepes on each plate. Spoon some of the chicken rice mushroom mixture into the center of each crepe and then fold over each edge. Drizzle some extra sauce on top if you have, and serve. Perfect with a side of steamed broccoli!
Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Burgers - Total Time: 25 mins, Grill, Comes with: Hamburger Buns - Thaw the chicken completely in the fridge. Preheat the grill to medium – high. Place the chicken breasts on a clean, lightly oiled grill for about 7-8 minutes per side. Discard the marinade. Place the pineapple slices and red pepper rings on the upper grill or edge of the grill for the last 4 minutes of the chicken cooking time. Turn once. Serve on buns, with tomato and lettuce if you like.
Indian Butter Chicken - Total Time: 50 mins, Stovetop & Oven, Comes with: Rice - Thaw completely in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt 2 Tbsp’s butter or margarine in a large skillet. Brown the chicken and onions on all sides in the butter. Place the chicken in an oven proof casserole dish and pour the cashew/yogurt sauce over the meat. Cover the casserole dish (with a lid or piece of foil) and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Half way through cooking, start your Basmati rice, according to the directions on the bag. Serve your chicken and rice along side a green salad for a light, healthy meal.
Lemon Cilantro Pesto Chicken - Total Time: 20 min, Broiler & Oven, Comes with: Medley of Roasted Bell Peppers - Thaw completely in refrigerator, about 24 hours. Pre-heat broiler to medium high. Line two cookie sheets with foil. Empty the contents of your bell pepper ziploc on one sheet and your marinated chicken on the other cookie sheet. Broil chicken and bell peppers 4-5 inches from heat for 12-15 minutes, turning every 4 or 5 minutes, until chicken is firm and bell peppers are fragrant. (Organic chicken is done when it is firm, not soft or “chewy” in texture. It will take about a bit longer to cook than “regular” chicken). Remove chicken from pan and top chicken pieces with pesto sauce. (Pesto can be gently warmed in the microwave if you like.) Serve along side your roasted bell peppers for a colourful and flavourful low carb meal. If you would like to add a starch, we suggest spaghetti or linguini.
Lemon Dill Salmon Skewers - Total Time: 25 mins, BBQ, Comes with: rice - Thaw in fridge (about 24 hours). Start your water to boil for your rice and follow directions on rice bag. Pre-heat greased grill to medium heat. Place salmon on skewers, beginning and ending with a lemon wedge. Place skewers on grill and brush with the marinade. Close lid and grill, turning twice, until fish flakes easily when tested, about 8 minutes. Serve over rice with some wonderful fresh carrots.
Lemon Dill Salmon – using wild salmon - Total Time: 25 mins, BBQ, Comes with: rice - Thaw everything in fridge (about 24 hours). Place your whole salmon fillet into the marinade and let sit 30 minutes or more. Start your water to boil for your rice and follow directions on rice bag. Pre-heat grill (or oven broiler) to medium heat. Place salmon on a double layer of foil, and lay lemon wedges over salmon. Grill/broil until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily, 12-15 minutes. Scoop pieces of salmon off of the skin and serve over rice and with barbequed snow peas.
Millionaire’s Manicotti - Total Time: 1 hr, Oven - Thaw completely in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake covered for 30 min. Uncover and bake for 20 minutes more until cheese melts and is bubbly. Let stand a few minutes before serving. Serve with a fresh tossed salad and a full-bodied red wine.
Mustard Glazed Brisket - Total Time: 8-10hrs, Slow Cooker, Comes with: just plain - Sweet Potato Fries - Thaw completely in refrigerator, about 24 hours. Place your brisket into the slow cooker and pour the broth and veggies over it. Cook on LOW for 8-10hours or until brisket is tender (depends on your slow cooker). Start your Sweet Potato Fries so it is ready you’re your meal. Remove brisket from slow cooker and let rest for 10 minutes before you remove the deliberate excess, flavourful fat pieces and then slice. Serve along side your sweet potato fries.
Pork & Apple Curry - Total Time: 35 mins, Stovetop, Comes with: Rice - Thaw in refrigerator. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add pork, and stir fry for 3-4 minutes. Remove pork from pan and keep warm. Add contents of onion/red pepper bag to pan, cook for 3 minutes, while stirring. Start your rice according to directions on bag. Add contents of curry sauce bag, mix well, bring to gentle boil, turn heat to low, add pork and contents of apple bag, and simmer, covered, for approximately 15 minutes. Pork should reach internal temperature of 160°F. Serve over your rice and enjoy!
Prawns and Pea Risotto - Total Time: 30 min, Stovetop - Thaw completely in refrigerator, about 24 hours. In a large saucepan, heat bag of onions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until liquid has mostly evaporated and onions are fragrant. Add Arborio rice, stirring to coat. Add little bag of wine; cook until evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in bag of broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring once, for 10 minutes. Stir vigorously for 15 seconds. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in prawns and peas; simmer, covered, until prawns are pink and rice is creamy and slightly firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Dinner is served!
Provencal Marinated Steak - Total Time: 25min, Oven Broiler or BBQ, Comes with baguettini - Thaw completely in refrigerator. Preheat the broiler or prepare a hot grill. Remove the steak from the marinade and sear on both sides, about 6 minutes per side. (Internal temperature with a meat thermometer…Rare - 120°F; Medium Rare - 125°F; Medium - 130°F). Start your baguettini baking as per directions. Meanwhile, pour the marinade into a saucepan and boil over high heat for 5 minutes. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice the steak into thin slices across the grain. Drizzle the marinade over the steak and serve with a glass of Merlot, some stir fried snow peas and your baguettini!
