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Click on each entree to see description.Please note that nutrition information is for the main entree only and does not include accompanying side items

NEW! Baklava Crusted Chicken

New! Crunchy walnuts mix with honey, dijon, butter and breadcrumbs to create a delectable topping for all white meat chicken. Served over a bed of brown rice and individually wrapped, these are the ultimate in convenience. Add a green veggie or salad and dinner's done! Ziploc. (Oven)

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NEW! Chicken in Beer Butter Sauce

New! A quick and easy dish that's sure to impress. Chicken tenders are coated in a yummy sauce of herbs, garlic, beer and butter. A close cousin of scampi that uses beer for a summer flare. Super sauce-y, serve over brown rice (provided) and have some bread around to soak up the juices. Add a salad and dinner's done. Ziploc. (Stovetop)

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NEW! Spinach & Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast

Light & Fit! A beautiful and tasty entrée that's dinner party worthy. Our all-natural hand-trimmed chicken breasts are wrapped around chopped spinach and a slice of creamy brie. A dip in Dijon and light toss in toasted panko breadcrumbs adds the final touch. Just bake in the oven (or saute) and serve. Served with potato medley. Aluminum pan. (Oven)

Nutrition Info : 251 calories; 9.2g fat; 227mg sodium; 2.3g carbohydrates; 39.8g protein.

Honey Curry Chicken & Jasmine Rice

This new recipe flew out of the Grab & Go faster than we could make it! All natural chicken breasts are baked to perfection in a marinade of honey, curry, garlic and seasonings then served (with sauce!) on top of jasmine rice. It's even more delicious than it sounds. Ziploc bag. (Oven)

Nutrition Info : Chicken & sauce: 338 Calories; 11g Fat (29.7% calories from fat); 27g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 66mg Cholesterol; 504mg Sodium.

Slowcooked White Chicken Chili & Corn Muffins

Great for game day! Come home to the wonderful aroma of perfectly seasoned chicken, beans, tomatillos, green chiles, onions and more. Cook a batch on Sunday and serve later in the week for lunch or dinner. Served with our parcooked corn muffins- YUMMY! Ziploc bag. (Crockpot)

Nutrition Info : 388 Calories; 3.4g Fat (5% calories from fat); 45.4g Protein; 44.4g Carbohydrate; 13.8g Dietary Fiber; 65mg Cholesterol; 786mg Sodium.

Crunchy Cheese & Herb Crusted Chicken Tenders

Your pickiest eaters, young and old, will adore this dish. You'll love it because it cooks from frozen with super easy clean up! All natural chicken tenders are treated to a light coating of cheez it crackers, low fat mayo, garlic, hot sauce, and a dill based seasoning blend. Served with corn. Aluminum pan. (Oven)

Nutrition Info : 245 Calories; 9g Fat (35.0% calories from fat); 32g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 86mg Cholesterol; 467mg Sodium.

Taco Tenders with Salsa Ranch Dipping Sauce

All natural chicken tenders are treated to a light coating of low fat mayo, garlic and southwest seasoning blend then rolled in crushed tortilla chips. They cook from frozen and bake up crunchy and delicioso! Served with a side of corn and salsa ranch dressing for dipping. Aluminum pan. (Oven)

Nutrition Info : 342 Calories; 14g Fat (36.6% calories from fat); 34g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 86mg Cholesterol; 376mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Baja Chicken Taco

An east coast version of this popular fish dish imported from the West Coast...chicken tenders, pineapple salsa, soft tortillas, a hot grill and a summer night. All you add are fresh toppings (sour cream, avocado…) and perhaps a cold Corona. Ziploc bag. (Grill or Oven)

Nutrition Info : 336 Calories; 9g Fat (25.4% calories from fat); 36g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 86mg Cholesterol; 541mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat.

Traditional Chicken Enchilada

Tender pieces of minced chicken wrapped in tortillas with Mexican spices and enchilada sauce. Moderate spice level unless you kick it up! This is a one dish dinner that bakes up easily in the oven. Order multiple for your parties, as enchiladas are a crowd favorite. Aluminum pan. (Oven)

Nutrition Info : 336 Calories; 13g Fat; 25g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 60mg Cholesterol; 1170mg Sodium.

Slow Cooked Southern Pork BBQ (Crockpot)

The secret to this dish is the made from scratch BBQ sauce. A delicious, light and lean center cut pork loin cooks all day in your crockpot with our homemade sauce, onions and bell peppers until it literally falls apart. Served with a side of corn. Buns provided. Ziploc bag. (Crockpot)

Nutrition Info : 208 Calories; 5g Fat; 19g Protein; 23g Carbohydrates; 1g Fiber; 900mg Sodium.

Asian Pork Wrap (Crockpot)

Our hand-trimmed center cut pork loin provides a lean and delicious base for a slow cooked dish the entire family or football team will love. Hoisin, apple juice, soy sauce, garlic, and five spice create a delightfully light and delicious marinade for this pulled pork dish. Ziploc bag. (Crockpot)

Nutrition Info : Pork: 241 Calories; 8g Fat (32.4% calories from fat); 27g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 65mg Cholesterol; 1083mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. Tortilla: 110 Calories; 1g Fat (8.3% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 286mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Fat.

Caribbean Tenderloin With Peach & Cherry Glaze

We tried to come up with an appropriate description for this moist and flavorful pork tenderloin dish, and "Oh my gosh!" was the best we could do. Our homemade Caribbean jerk spice rub is perfectly complemented by a peach and cherry glaze. Turn up the heat in our jerk spice by adding in an extra dash of pepper flakes. Served with a side of green beans. Ziploc bag. (Grill or Oven)

Nutrition Info : 210 Calories; 5g Fat; 32g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 171mg Sodium.

Breakfast Enchiladas

By Request! The perfect hands-free holiday or weekend breakfast. Sausage, green chilies, onions and cheese are nestled inside flour tortillas then topped with a mildly flavored egg blend. A dish the entire family will love! Make two- one for home and one for the in-laws. Aluminum pan. (Oven)

Nutrition Info : 471 Calories; 32g Fat (60.8% calories from fat); 20g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 62mg Cholesterol; 1018mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 6 Fat.

Burger of the Month: Greek with Carmelized Onions

By request! You’ll fashion 6 (3 for half size) big beautiful burgers with a blend of feta, our house-made greek seasoning and spices, and top at home with carmelized onions and feta. Served with a side of orzo and rolls. Ziploc. (Grill or Oven)

Nutrition Info : excluding bun: 533 Calories; 39g Fat; 32g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 791mg Sodium.

Flank Churrasco With Chimichurri Rojo

A South American style sauce of red wine vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, sugar and seasonings creates the perfect marinade for our grill perfect flank steak. Sliced into 1/4" strips for a 6 minute trip to the grill! Served with a side of brown rice. Ziploc bag. (Grill)

Nutrition Info : 301 Calories; 19g Fat (56.2% calories from fat); 27g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 69mg Cholesterol; 160mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NEW! Shrimp in Beer Butter Sauce

New! A quick and easy dish that's sure to impress. Shrimp are coated in a yummy sauce of herbs, garlic, beer and butter. A close cousin of shrimp scampi that uses beer for a summer flare. Super sauce-y, serve over brown rice (provided) and have some bread around to soak up the juices. Add a salad and dinner's done. Ziploc. (Stovetop)

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Honey Curry Shrimp & Jasmine Rice

A fabulous shrimp version of our honey curry dish. Shrimp are quickly sauteed in the perfect marinade of honey, a hint of curry, garlic and seasonings then served (with sauce!) on top of jasmine rice. It's even more delicious than it sounds. Ziploc bag. (Oven)

Nutrition Info : Shrimp & sauce: 343 Calories; 12g Fat (31.0% calories from fat); 26g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 187mg Cholesterol; 612mg Sodium.

Baja Fish Taco

A light white fish, pineapple salsa, soft tortillas, a hot grill and a summer night. A summer tradition imported from the West coast. All you add are fresh toppings (sour cream, avocado…) and perhaps a cold Corona. Ziploc bag. (Grill or Oven)

Nutrition Info : 285 Calories; 7g Fat (21.1% calories from fat); 30g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 61mg Cholesterol; 542mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat.

Traditional Black Bean Enchiladas (V)

The vegetarian version of our traditional enchiladas. Black beans and corn are wrapped in tortillas with Mexican spices and enchilada sauce. Moderate spice level unless you kick it up! This is a one dish dinner that bakes up easily in the oven. Order multiple for your parties, as enchiladas are a crowd favorite. Aluminum pan. (Oven)

Nutrition Info : 357 Calories; 12g Fat (30.3% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 45g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 30mg Cholesterol; 1392mg Sodium.

Breakfast Enchilada (V)

The perfect hands-free holiday or weekend breakfast. Vegetarian breakfast "sausage", green chilies, onions and cheese are nestled inside flour tortillas then topped with a mildly flavored egg blend. A dish the entire family will love! Make two- one for home and one for the in-laws. Aluminum pan. (Oven)

Nutrition Info : 307 Calories; 14g Fat (40.1% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 23mg Cholesterol; 891mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat.

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