Reheating Instructions
The reheating instructions provided here are recommendations to help you enjoy your meal at its best quality. Results may vary depending on your equipment, portion size, and personal preferences. For food safety, always ensure your dish reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before consuming.
For the week of 11/2
Greek Lemon Chicken
1. For Chicken: Either dice chicken up into pieces (my preferred method) or leave whole before reheating. Add chicken to a large saute pan with a about a tablespoon of butter and 1/2 cup or so of water and reheat on medium heat until warmed through, add more water if needed as the water in the pan will form a sort of gravy which is great! You can also reheat in microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a 325° oven, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes.
2. For Orzo Salad: Reheat in microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through, or in a saute pan with a bit of oil on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until warmed through. Season with olive oil, lemon, and more salt if desired. Can also be enjoyed cold.
3. To Serve: Plate up chicken, tzatziki, orzo pasta salad and give everything a good squeeze of lemon, enjoy!
Salmon Cakes
1.For Salmon Cakes: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat large skillet on medium heat with a bit of oil. Place Salmon Cakes in pan and heat for 1-2 minutes each side and then transfer pan to oven and heat for 5-8 minutes. You can also Microwave for 1-2 minutes in microwave . Serve with cajun remoulade and a squeeze of lemon on top.
2. For Sides: In oven; Preheat oven to 350°F and place potatoes and green beans on an oven safe tray and heat for 12-20 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Place container in microwave for 2-3 minutes, moving vegetables around halfway through.
Beef Stroganoff
1. In Microwave: Place egg noodles on microwave-safe plate/bowl with stroganoff sauce on top. Reheat in microwave for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.
2. Stovetop: Reheat stroganoff sauce sauce in a large sauté pan on medium heat for 3-5 minutes until warmed through. Add egg noodles to hot sauce and stir to combine.
Southwest Chicken Pot Pie
1. In Oven (Recommended for Crispy Crust): Preheat oven to 375°F . Remove Pot Pie from container, place on a baking sheet. Cook for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F
2. Microwave (Quick Option, Softer Crust): Place a single portion on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel to retain moisture. Microwave for 2–3 minutes, then check. Continue in 30 seconds increments if not hot all the way through.
Saag Paneer
1. For Saag Paneer: Reheat in a medium saucepan for 5-7 minutes on medium-low heat or until warmed through, also can microwave for 2-3 minutes.
2. For Rice: Reheat in a large sauté pan with a tablespoon or two of water on medium heat, moving around constantly until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes, also can microwave with a damp paper towel on top for 1-2 minutes.
Quiche & Egg Wraps
1. For Quiche: Remove quiche from container and Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake for about 20 minutes until warmed through.
2. For the Wraps: A)From Fridge: Microwave for 1.5-2 minutes B)From Frozen: 3-4 minutes or thaw overnight C)Optional: unwrap and crisp the outside in a skillet for 2-3 minutes per side and finish for 6-8 minutes in a 350° Oven.
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