Cooking Instructions for week of January 17, 2023

Please Enjoy or Freeze within Two Days

Jambalaya: Microwave until warmed through and serve. If you prefer your Jambalaya on the  drier side, move a few scoops to an oven safe dish, and reheat uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through.
Cajun Pasta: Cover with foil and reheat for 20 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, scoop into a microwave safe dish and reheat in the microwave for a few minutes or until warmed through.
Creamy Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.

Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup: Microwave until warmed through. Spoon over pasta and sprinkle with a bit of grated cheese.

 

Chicken with Garlic Cream, Prosciutto, Artichokes and Fresh Spinach:  Reheat in the oven at 350, covered with foil for 20 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, move to a microwave safe dish and reheat for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.

 

Tuscan Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Fresh Basil: Reheat in the oven, covered for 20 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, move to a microwave safe dish and reheat for 3-5 minutes or until warmed through.

 

Alfredo Chicken with Fresh Herbs: Reheat in the oven, covered for 20 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, move to a microwave safe dish and reheat for 3-5 minutes or until warmed through.

 

Alfredo Pasta: Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted. Alternatively, scoop into a microwave safe dish and reheat for 2-3 minutes.

 

Mama's Meatloaf: Slice and microwave or reheat in the oven, covered at 350 for 30 minutes, or until internal meatloaf temperature is 165.

 

Caprese Pasta: Serve cold or scoop and reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

 

Linguine with Clams: Boil pasta and reheat clam sauce in the microwave. Toss with a pound of pasta. When serving into bowls, sprinkle with gremolata, breadcrumbs and pecorino cheese.

 

Sausage and Pepper Pasta:  Scoop into a microwave safe dish and reheat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Alternatively, bake in the oven at 375, covered for 30 minutes or until heated through. This pasta freezes great!

 

Vodka Rigatoni with Pancetta: Scoop and microwave until warmed through.

 

Macaroni and Cheese: Scoop into a microwave safe dish and reheat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Alternatively, bake in the oven at 375, covered for 30 minutes or until heated through. This pasta freezes great!

 

Baked Ziti: Bake at 375, covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Alternatively, scoop into a microwave safe dish and microwave for a few minutes until heated through. Freezes great!

 

Gnocchi: Move to a microwave safe dish and reheat for 2-3 minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of grated pecorino.

 

Chicken Pecorino: Bake in the oven, covered for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for 10 minutes or until warmed through. Serve with warmed marinara and enjoy!

 

Bruschetta Chicken: Bake in the oven at 375, uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with a spoonful of Roma Salsa, drizzle of balsamic drizzle and a sprinkle of shaved Pecorino.

 

Chicken Piccata: Bake at 375, covered for 20 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, move to a microwave safe dish and reheat for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.

 

Grandma Connie's Meatballs: Bake at 350 covered, for 30 minutes. Alternatively, move to a microwave safe and reheat for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve with warmed marinara and grated Pecorino if you have some on hand. Meatballs freeze great.

 

Pizza Balls-All Flavors: Reheat in the oven, covered at 350 for 20 minutes or until warmed through. Serve with dipping sauces. Pizza Balls freeze great!

 

TV Dinners/Bambino Box: Cover with foil and bake at 375 until warmed through, about 20 minutes.

 

Green Beans with Bacon/Mashed Potatoes/Brocollini/Pearly Pasta: Microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

 

Arancini: Bake at 375, covered for 20 minutes; uncover, and continue to bake for 10 minutes until nice and crispy. Serve with dipping sauces.

 

House Salad: Toss greens with cheddar cheese, croutons and dressing and enjoy.

 

Caesar Salad: Toss romaine with dressing, shaved pecorino, croutons and enjoy.
Italian Chopped Salad: Keep chilled until ready to serve. Toss with dressing and enjoy!

 

Antipasto Pasta Salad: Keep in the fridge until ready to enjoy!

 

Focaccia: Reheat in the oven, covered with foil at 350 for 10 minutes or until warmed through. Serve with Roma Salsa.

 

Garlic Bread: Bake in the oven, uncovered at 350 for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Freezes great!

 

Rosemary Rolls: Reheat in the oven, covered at 350 for 15 minutes.

 

Blue Cheese Biscuits with Honey Butter: Cover biscuits with foil and bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until warmed through. Shmear with softened butter and enjoy.

 

Italian Cookies: Move to a ziplock and store on the counter.

 

Tiramisu/Pies/Cakes/Flourless Chocolate Torte: Keep in the fridge until ready to eat.

 

Cannoli/Lemon Bars: Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.