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Monday (12/16) Main Dish Ingredients:

Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce: Chicken skewers, peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, garlic, lime, brown sugar, and spices.
Korean Brisket Bao Buns: Braised short ribs, bao buns, Korean BBQ sauce, coleslaw, sesame seeds, and scallions.
Blackened Mahi (or Cauliflower Steaks) with Mango-Corn Salsa: Mahi or cauliflower, Cajun seasoning, mango, corn, red onion, lime, cilantro, and Aji Verde sauce.
Piri Piri Chicken: Chicken, Piri Piri marinade (red peppers, garlic, lemon, paprika, olive oil), and cilantro yogurt dressing.
Za’atar Pan Seared Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce: Chicken breasts, za’atar seasoning, olive oil, cucumber, Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon, and sesame seeds.

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Wednesday (12/18) Main Dish Ingredients:

NYT’s “Oliver’s Chicken Stew & Stars” [DF] - Chicken, vegetables, broth, pasta stars, toasted bread.
Slow Roasted Salmon with a Citrus Salsa Verde [GF, DF] - Salmon, citrus salsa verde (citrus fruits, herbs, olive oil).
Garlic-Parmesan Boneless Wings with a Caesar Dressing Dipping Sauce [GF] - Boneless Chicken wings, garlic, panko, eggs,  parmesan, Caesar dressing.
Steak (or Tofu & Vegetable) Kebabs with a Chimichurri Dressing [GF, DF] - Steak or tofu, mixed vegetables, chimichurri (parsley, garlic, olive oil).
Clean-Cut: White Balsamic & Lemon Marinated & Pounded Chicken with a Vegan Pesto [GF, DF] - Chicken, white balsamic, lemon, vegan pesto (basil, nuts, olive oil).

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Monday Main Dishes:

Chicken (or Eggplant) Parmesan with Homemade Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella

Preheat oven to 375 degrees, add sauce and cheese, cover with aluminum foil and warm in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and warm for another 5 minutes. 

 

NY Strip Steak with Whipped White Beans & a Creamy Chimichurri

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and warm steak until desired temperature is reached. Alternatively, you can microwave the steak in 15 second increments until steak is warmed through. Warm beans on the side and enjoy with creamy chimichurri. 

 

Lemon-Herb Salmon with an Amarillo Aji Sauce

Preheat oven to 375 and warm salmon uncovered for 10 minutes until warmed through. Enjoy with Aji Amarillo Sauce. 

 

White Wine Braised Chicken with Leeks & Artichokes

Preheat oven to 375 degrees, add sauce to the chicken, cover and warm for 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, you can warm the sauce in a saute pan, add in the chicken, cover and warm on a low simmer until warmed through. 

 

*Clean-Cut: Herb Pounded Grilled Chicken with Red Pepper Pesto Dip

Preheat oven to 375 degrees, add 1tbl of water and lemon squeeze to the pan, cover and warm for 10-15 minutes until warmed through. Enjoy with red pepper pesto dip.

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Monday Sides Heating Instructions:
Steamed Rice: Warm in microwave [move to microwave safe container] and warm in 30 second increments with a damp paper-towel on top. 

• Carbone’s ala Vodka with Peas & Farfalle

  • Stovetop: Transfer to a skillet or saucepan, heat on medium-low, stirring occasionally, until warmed through (5–7 minutes). Add a splash of water if needed.

  • Microwave: Heat in a microwave-safe dish, covered, for 1–2 minutes, stir, then heat for another 1–2 minutes as needed.

• Crispy Potatoes with Garlic-Herb-Parmesan Dressing [GF, DF]

  • Oven: Preheat to 375°F. Spread potatoes on a baking sheet, heat for 10–12 minutes until hot and crispy.

  • Air Fryer: Reheat at 350°F for 5–6 minutes.

• Cauliflower with Gremolata Breadcrumbs [DF]

  • Oven: Preheat to 375°F. Place on a baking sheet and heat for 8–10 minutes until warm and breadcrumbs are crispy.

• **Carrots with Honey, Candied Walnuts, and Garlic Yogurt Sauce [GF, DF without sauce]

  • Oven: Preheat to 375°F. Heat in an oven-safe dish, covered with foil, for 8–10 minutes. Serve sauce on the side or drizzle after heating.

• Garlic Broccoli with Vinegar Mustard Sauce [GF, DF]

  • Stovetop: Heat in a nonstick skillet on medium-low for 3–4 minutes, stirring gently.

  • Microwave: Heat in a microwave-safe dish, covered, for 1–2 minutes, then stir.

• **Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce [GF, DF without sauce]

  • Oven: Preheat to 375°F. Place asparagus on a baking sheet, heat for 6–8 minutes until warm. Add sauce after reheating.

• Clean-Cut: Sweet & Spicy Brussel Sprouts [GF, DF]

  • Oven: Preheat to 375°F. Spread on a baking sheet, heat for 8–10 minutes until hot and slightly crispy.

• Clean-Cut: Quinoa with Roasted Pear, Arugula, Walnuts, & Parmesan with Lemon Dressing (Contains Tree-Nuts)

  • Stovetop: Heat quinoa only in a skillet on low for 3–4 minutes, stirring gently. Toss with dressing, arugula, and toppings after reheating.

  • Microwave: Heat quinoa only in a microwave-safe dish for 1–2 minutes, then assemble.

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*Please note: These are approximations as every oven warms differently*

*All sides can be heated in given containers, but to obtain crispiness it is better to move onto baking sheet*

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Wednesday Main Dishes:

Slow Cooked Beef (or Lentil) Bolognese with Ziti

Warm the bolognese in a saucepan on low simmer until warmed through. If the sauce is thick you can add 1-2tbl of water to loosen the bolognese. To warm the pasta, boil water and add in the rigatoni for 2 minutes until warmed through. Enjoy with the bolognese. 

 

Baked Salsa Verde Chicken with Cheddar Cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees, add salsa verde to the chicken and add cheese to the top of the chicken, cover and warm for 15-20 minutes until warmed through and the cheese is melted. Enjoy with Sour Cream on the Side. 

 

Jacques Pepin’s Chicken Pieces with Garlic and Parsley

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, add the garlic sauce to the chicken (and 1tbl of water), cover and warm for 10-15 minutes until warmed through. 

 

Shrimp & White Bean Cassoulet

Warm Cassoulet in a Soup Pan until it simmers and is warmed through. 

 

*Clean-Cut: Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers served with Salsa & Shredded Cheddar on the side

Preheat oven to 375, [add cheese if desired] and warm the stuffed peppers covered for 15-20 minutes, remove foil and let cheese bubble and enjoy with Salsa.

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*Please note: These are approximations as every oven warms differently*

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Wednesday Sides:​

​Steamed Rice: Put in microwave safe dish & add tablespoon of water. Cover with wet paper towel and warm in 30 second increments

Roasted Market Vegetables: Oven 375°F, 10-12 min; Microwave 1-2 min.

• Tortilla Soup

  • Stovetop: Heat in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.

  • Microwave: Heat in a microwave-safe bowl, covered, on high in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between, until hot.

• *Mexican Street-Style Potatoes: Crispy Potato Discs

  • Oven: Preheat to 375°F. Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and heat for 10-12 minutes until crispy. Add toppings after heating.

  • Air Fryer: Heat at 375°F for 5-7 minutes until crisp.

• Lemony Herbed Couscous

  • Stovetop: Place in a skillet or saucepan with a splash of water or broth. Warm over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

  • Microwave: Heat in a microwave-safe dish, covered, on medium power for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway

• Maple Glazed Acorn Squash with Pomegranate Seeds

  • Oven: Preheat to 375°F. Arrange squash slices on a baking sheet and heat for 10-12 minutes. Add pomegranate seeds after heating.

  • Microwave: Heat in a microwave-safe dish, covered, on medium power for 1-2 minutes.

• Balsamic Roasted Green Beans

  • Oven: Preheat to 375°F. Arrange green beans on a baking sheet and heat for 8-10 minutes.

  • Microwave: Heat in a microwave-safe dish, covered, on high for 1-2 minutes.

• Clean-Cut: Winter Vegetable Barley Salad

  • Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed. If heating is preferred:

    • Stovetop: Heat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water or broth, stirring occasionally.

    • Microwave: Heat in a microwave-safe dish, covered, on medium power for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway.

• Clean-Cut: Sauteed Kale, Shallots, & Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

  • Stovetop: Warm in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Microwave: Heat in a microwave-safe dish, covered, on medium power for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway.

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*Please note: These are approximations as every oven warms different

*All sides can be heated in given containers, but to obtain crispiness it is better to move onto baking sheet*