Reheating Instructions
Remove food from plastic containers before heating. Transfer meals to an oven-safe dish, saucepan, skillet, or microwave-safe glass container. Reheat all hot foods until steaming and hot throughout; poultry, beef, and prepared meals should reach 165°F.
Squash Stew or Beef Stew
Microwave: Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and heat 2–3 minutes. Stir and heat 1–2 minutes more.
Oven: Transfer to an oven-safe dish, cover, and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
Stovetop: Heat in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
From frozen: Thaw overnight when possible. If heating frozen, use low heat on the stovetop for 20–25 minutes or bake covered at 350°F for 40–45 minutes.
Thanksgiving Bowl
Microwave: Transfer to a microwave-safe plate or bowl, cover loosely, and heat 2–3 minutes. Stir or rearrange and heat 1–2 minutes more.
Oven: Transfer to an oven-safe dish, cover, and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
Stovetop: Warm the mashed potatoes, stuffing, chicken, and gravy in a covered skillet over low heat for 8–10 minutes; add a splash of broth or water if needed.
From frozen: Thaw overnight. Bake covered at 350°F for 35–40 minutes, or warm in a covered skillet over low heat for 15–20 minutes.
Chef’s Bowl
Microwave: Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and heat 2–3 minutes. Stir and heat 1 minute more if needed.
Oven: Transfer to an oven-safe dish, cover, and bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes.
Stovetop: Warm grains, beans, and vegetables in a covered skillet over medium-low heat for 6–8 minutes. Add hummus after heating, if preferred.
From frozen: Thaw overnight. Bake covered at 350°F for 25–30 minutes or warm in a covered skillet for 12–15 minutes.
Chicken Tenders Bowl
Microwave: Transfer to a microwave-safe plate or bowl and heat 2–3 minutes, turning the tenders halfway through.
Oven: Transfer chicken tenders and sweet potatoes to a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 10-14 minutes.
Stovetop: Warm sweet potatoes in a covered skillet over medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes. Reheat tenders in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 6–8 minutes, turning once.
From frozen: Thaw overnight. Bake tenders and sweet potatoes at 375°F for 18–22 minutes.
Spaghetti Squash Pesto with Meatballs
Microwave: Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and heat 2–3 minutes. Stir and heat 1–2 minutes more.
Oven: Transfer to an oven-safe dish, cover, and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
Stovetop: Heat in a covered skillet over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring gently. Add a splash of water if needed.
From frozen: Thaw overnight. Bake covered at 350°F for 35–40 minutes or warm in a covered skillet over low heat for 15–20 minutes.
Breakfast
Seasonal Turkey Gravy Hash
Microwave: Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and heat 2–3 minutes. Stir and heat 1–2 minutes more.
Oven: Transfer to an oven-safe dish, cover, and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
Stovetop: Heat in a covered skillet over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
From frozen: Thaw overnight. Bake covered at 350°F for 35–40 minutes or warm in a covered skillet for 15–20 minutes.
Seasonal Mushroom Gravy Hash
Microwave: Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and heat 2–3 minutes. Stir and heat 1–2 minutes more.
Oven: Transfer to an oven-safe dish, cover, and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
Stovetop: Heat in a covered skillet over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
From frozen: Thaw overnight. Bake covered at 350°F for 35–40 minutes or warm in a covered skillet for 15–20 minutes.
Morning Power Bowl
Microwave: Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and heat 2–3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Oven: Transfer to an oven-safe dish, cover, and bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes.
Stovetop: Warm in a covered skillet over medium-low heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring gently.
From frozen: Thaw overnight. Bake covered at 350°F for 25–30 minutes or warm in a covered skillet for 12–15 minutes.
Pancakes with Berries
Microwave: Heat pancakes for 30–60 seconds. Add berries and maple syrup after heating.
Oven: Place pancakes on a baking sheet and warm at 325°F for 5–7 minutes.
Stovetop: Warm pancakes in a dry skillet over low heat for 1–2 minutes per side.
From frozen: Microwave 1–2 minutes, bake at 325°F for 10–12 minutes, or warm in a covered skillet over low heat for 4–6 minutes.
Pumpkin Spice or Sweet Potato Pear Mini Muffins
Microwave: Warm 15–20 seconds.
Oven: Warm at 300°F for 5–7 minutes.
From frozen: Thaw overnight, or warm at 300°F for 10–12 minutes.
Superfood Smoothies
Keep smoothie bags frozen until ready to use. If your smoothie includes a frozen 8-ounce milk/liquid container, move the milk to the refrigerator the night before so it can thaw safely. Refrigerator thawing keeps food at 40°F or below, which is the recommended method for frozen foods.
Place the frozen 8-ounce milk/liquid container in the refrigerator overnight.
Keep the smoothie freezer bag frozen until you are ready to blend.
Add the frozen smoothie ingredients and thawed milk to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add a small splash of additional milk, water, kombucha, or other liquid as needed for your preferred consistency.
Serve immediately.
Do not heat. Do not thaw milk or smoothie ingredients on the countertop; thaw refrigerated ingredients in the refrigerator.
Optional: If the milk is not frozen, keep it refrigerated and add it directly to the blender with the frozen smoothie ingredients.
Note: Smoothie bags may be blended directly from frozen. If ingredients are partly thawed but still cold or contain ice crystals, they may still be safely used or refrozen.
Overnight Seeds and Oats
Microwave: Enjoy cold or warm in a microwave-safe bowl for 30–60 seconds.
Oven: Transfer to an oven safe dish and bake at 350°F for 7-9 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Stovetop: Transfer to a small saucepan and warm over low heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring often.
From frozen: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and stir well before serving.
Soups
Butternut Squash Soup, Tomato Bisque, or Beef Chili
Microwave: Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and heat 2–3 minutes. Stir and heat 1–2 minutes more.
Oven: Transfer to an oven-safe covered dish and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
Stovetop: Heat in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bring soups, bisque, and chili to a gentle simmer.
From frozen: Thaw overnight when possible. Otherwise, heat covered over low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring often, or bake covered at 350°F for 40–45 minutes.
Staples
Loaf of Bread
Microwave: Warm one slice for 10–15 seconds.
Oven: Wrap the loaf in foil and warm at 325°F for 8–10 minutes.
Stovetop: Toast slices in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 1–2 minutes per side.
From frozen: Thaw overnight or wrap in foil and bake at 325°F for 20–25 minutes.
Brownie Energy Bites
From frozen: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
Elderberry Syrup
From frozen: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and shake gently before using.
Chicken or Beef Bone Broth
Microwave: Transfer to a microwave-safe mug or bowl and heat 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Stovetop: Heat in a saucepan over medium heat until gently simmering, about 5–8 minutes.
From frozen: Thaw overnight, or heat in a saucepan over low heat until melted and hot, about 15–20 minutes.
Lasagnas
Beef, Dairy-Free Beef, Vegan, or Vegetarian with Cheese Lasagna
Microwave: Do not microwave in the aluminum pan. Transfer one slice to a microwave-safe plate, cover loosely, and heat 2–4 minutes.
Oven: Keep lasagna in the aluminum pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes from refrigerated. Uncover for the final 5–10 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Stovetop: Not recommended for a full pan. For one serving, transfer to a covered skillet with 1–2 tablespoons of water and warm over low heat for 10–12 minutes.
From frozen: Keep in the aluminum pan, cover tightly with foil, and bake at 350°F for 60–75 minutes. Uncover for the final 10–15 minutes, then rest 10 minutes before serving.
Desserts
Brownies
Microwave: Warm an individual brownie for 10–15 seconds, if desired.
Oven: Warm at 300°F for 5–7 minutes.
Stovetop: Not recommended.
From frozen: Thaw at room temperature for 30–45 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Microwave: Warm one cookie for 10–15 seconds.
Oven: Warm at 300°F for 4–6 minutes.
Stovetop: Warm in a covered dry skillet over the lowest heat for 1–2 minutes.
From frozen: Thaw 20–30 minutes at room temperature, or warm at 300°F for 7–9 minutes.
Pumpkin or Caramel Vanilla Swirl Cheesecake
From frozen: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Serve chilled or let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Pumpkin, Pecan, or Apple Pie
Microwave: Heat one slice for 20–30 seconds, if desired.
Oven: Warm at 300°F for 8–10 minutes.
From frozen: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then serve chilled or warm at 300°F for 10–15 minutes.
Pumpkin or Chocolate Log
From frozen: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Serve chilled, allowing 10–15 minutes at room temperature before slicing.