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MEET GRANDMA SHANA...

She's going to teach

you how to cook like she does. (And more!)

"OK Honey, Let's start with

some basics...

(Be sure to come back every week for my special recipe. And, don't forget to call your mother!)

RECIPES

POULTRY

BEEF & PORK

ITALIAN SELECTION

FISH

POULTRY SELECTION

BREADED CHICKEN BREAST FILET

REGULAR OVEN :20-30 MIN. AT 400 DEG. CONVENTION OVEN:15-20 MIN. AT 375 DEG.

 

CHICKEN NUGGETS

PRE HEAT OVEN-400 DEG. COOK FOR 20 MIN. TURN ONCE. COOK UNTIL IT'S GOLDEN.

 

CHICKEN FINGERS

FRYER-350 DEG.3 MIN. OVEN -450 DEG.8-12 MIN.

 

CHICKEN POT PIE

 

FROZEN:PRE-HEAT OVEN TO400 DEG.REMOVE PLASTIC AND FOAM PLATE, COOK PIE IN OVEN FOR 30-40 MIN,UNTIL TOP IS BROWN.

 

CHICKEN KABOBS

 

 

 

THIS PRODUCT CAB BE PREPARED BY BARBECUE, GRILLING IN FRY PAN OR STOVE TOP GRIDDLE: BRUSH WITH VEGETABLE OIL AND GRILL FROZEN FOR A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 12 MINUTES, TURNING EQUALLY ON ALL SURFACES.

 

HOT &SPICY CHICKEN WINGS /

MICROWAVE:HIGH 4 TO 6 MINUTES. CONVECTION OVEN:8 TO 10 MINUTES AT 350 DEG F.

 

BARBECUED CHICKEN WINGS.

CONVENTIONAL OVEN:15 TO 20 MINUTES AT 375 DEG F.

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PRE ROASTED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN.

FROM FROZEN TO OVEN AT 350 DEG.FOR 25-35 MINUTE.

 

BROCCOLI & CHEESE.

OVEN:COOK AT 400 DEG.FOR 35-40 MINUTE

 

ASPARAGUS &CHEESE.

OVEN:COOK AT 400 DEG. FOR 35-40 MINUTE

 

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU.

OVEN:COOK AT 400 DEG.FOR 35-40 MINUTE

 

CHICKEN WILD RICE STUFFING.

OVEN:COOK AT 400 DEG.FOR 35-40 MINUTE

 

CHICKEN KIEV.

OVEN: COOK AT 400 DEG.FOR 35-40 MINUTE

 

CHICKEN WITH SCALLOP/LOBSTER.

OVEN:COOK AT 400 DEG.FOR 35-40 MINUTE

 

CHICKEN ROMA.

OVEN:COOK AT 400 DEG.FOR 35-40 MINUTE

 

APPLE&ALMOND

OVEN: COOK AT 400 DEG.FOR 35-40 MINUTE

 

B.B.Q. MARINADE

PREHEATED OVEN 400 DEG.BAKE FOR APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MINUTES

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LEMON &PEPPER MARINADE

 

 

 

 

REMOVE FROZEN PORTION FROM BAG.PLACE ON COOKIE SHEET IN A 400 DEG PREHEATED OVEN. BAKE-FOR APPROXIMATELY20-25 MINUTES

PAN SAUTE-4-6 MINUTES PER SIDE

GRILL-4-6 MINUTES PER SIDE.

MICROWAVE-4-6 MINUTES ON HIGH.

 

CHICKEN PARMESAN

HEAT &SERVE

 

HONEY & MUSTARD MARINADE

PREHEATED OVEN 400 DEG.BAKE FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 - 25 MINUTES

 

FLORENTINE PUFFS

 

CONVECTION OVEN: 35 MINUTES AT 350 DEG F.

CONVENTIONAL OVEN: 40 MINUTES AT 425 DEG F.

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General Guidelines for Chicken Recipes

Cooking Method

Directions

Cut of Chicken 

Broiling*

 

*basting or marinating helps keep meat tender and juicy

 
  1. Preheat broiler.

  2. Arange chicken pieces in pan.

  3. Brush with oil if meat isn’t marinated

  4. Broil 3’- 4’ from heat, 7-10 min. per side, ending skin side up. Skinless, boneless breasts take 5-6 min. per side.

 

* Broiler/ fryer

(halves or quarters)

* Cornish Hen

(halves)

* Skinless, Boneless Breast

 

Grilling*

  • best if marinated

  • stays moist when left on the bone

 
  1. Heat coals or grill to medium-high.

  2. Cook skin side down to start.

  3. Turn chicken and continue cooking with grill until juices near the joint run clear.

  4. Half chicken and quarters take 40- 50 min.

 
  • Broiler/ Fryer

  • Capon

  • Cornish Hen(in pieces, flattened or whole)

  • Skinless, Boneless Breast

 
Frying*
  1. Coat chicken pieces in flour or bread crumbs.

  2. Heat ½’ oil to 375 in deep fryer or large deep skillet.  Oil should be hot, not smoking.

  3. Lower heat slightly and fry, starting with dark meat.

  4. Cook small batches for 10-15 min. per side until golden and crisp.

(Do not cover or overcrowd pan.)

 
  • Broiler/ Fryer

  • (in pieces)

 

Roasting

* A bird cooked to a golden crisp

 
  1. Season bird inside and out (salt and pepper).

  2. Place breast side up on rack in pan.

  3. Cook uncovered in 350 oven. Baste with pan juices every 20 min. ( you may add water or broth to bottom of pan.)

  4. Check for doneness by piercing thigh with knife tip to see if juices run clear. (Stuffed birds take approx. 20 min. longer.)

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  • Roaster/Capon

  • Cornish Hen

 
 
 
 

BEEF & PORK SELECTION

BEEF KABOBS

 

 

THIS PRODUCT CAB BE PREPARED BY BARBECUE, GRILLING IN FRY PAN OR STOVE TOP GRIDDLE: BRUSH WITH VEGETABLE OIL AND GRILL FROZEN FOR A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 12 MINUTES, TURNING EQUALLY ON ALL SURFACES.

 

BEEF POT PIE

 

FROZEN:PRE-HEAT OVEN TO400 DEG.REMOVE PLASTIC AND FOAM PLATE,COOK PIE IN OVEN FOR 30-40 MIN,UNTIL TOP IS BROWN.

 

FULLY COOKED POT ROAST

 

THAW IN REFRIGERATOR.USE SCISSORS TO REMOVE FROM PACKAGE.HEAT IN MICROWAVE ON MEDIUM FOR ABOUT 10-12 MINUTE.

 

FULLY COOKED MEAT LOAF W/GRAVY

HEAT IN M/W OVEN ON MEDIUM FOR 10-15 MINUTES

 

LEMON &PEPPER MARINADE

BAKE AT 350 DEG FOR APPROXIMATELY1 HOUR.

 

B.B.Q. MARINADE

BAKE AT 350 DEG FOR APPROXIMATELY1 HOUR.

 

HONEY& MUSTARD MARINADE

BAKE AT 350 DEG FOR APPROXIMATELY1 HOUR.

 

APPLE &CINNAMON STUFFING

BAKE AT 350 DEG FOR APPROXIMATELY1 HOUR.

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TRADITIONAL STUFFING

BAKE AT 350 DEG FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR. SEASON AS DESIRED

 

FULLY COOKED BBQ SPARE RIBS

 

 

 

GRILLING: PLACE RIBS ON PRE-HEATED GRILL. COOK FOR 30 MINUTES TURNING EVERY 5 MINUTES.

MICROWAVE ON HIGH 8 MINUTES. ALLOW TO STAND IN PACKAGE FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE OPENING AND SERVING.

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ITALIAN SELECTION

PORTABELLA STUFFED MUSHROOMS

BAKE-350 DEG.  25 MIN TO 40 MIN

 

PIZZA

 

PREHEAT OVEN TO 425 DEG. REMOVE PIZZAS FROM BAG AND PLACE ON BAKING SHEET. BAKE FROZEN 16 TO 20 MINUTES OR UNTIL EDGES ARE GOLDEN BROWN AND CENTER CHEESE IS MELTED. FOR THAWED PIZZA BAKE 10 TO 14 MINUTES.

 

MOZZARELLA STICKS.

 

 

FROM FROZEN, PREHEAT OVEN TO 425 DEG COOK 7-9 MIN OR UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN. TURN OVER ONCE FOR EVEN COOKING. DEEP FRY FROM FROZEN 350 DEG 11/2MIN OR UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN.

 

GARDEN BURGERS

 

 

 

 

 

OVEN: PLACE FROZEN GARDEN BURGERS ON BAKING SHEET&BAKE IN A 300 F 

CONVECTION OVEN FOR 12-15 MINUTES.

GRILL: PREHEAT GRILL TO 325 F. GRILL FOR 12-15 MINUTES. TURNING FREQUENTLY.

MICROWAVE OVEN: PLACE FROZEN G. BURGERS ON A MICROWAVEABLE PLATE OR TRAY.

HEAT UNCOVERED ON FULL POWER FOR 3 MINUTES FOR 1BURGER OR 5 MINUTES FOR 2 BURGERS.

DO NOT OVERCOOK.

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FISH MADE JUST RIGHT

TYPE OF FISH

BAKING

BROIL/GRILL

STOVE TOP/ PAN SAUTE

Fish Steaks

  • Swordfish

  • Halibut

  • Tuna

  • Salmon

  1. Set Oven to450

  2. Bake for10-12 min.

  1. Dot with Butter or Margarine

  2. Season with Salt and Lemon Juice.

  3. Broil/Grill for 5 min., each side (3' - 4' from heat

  1. Dot approx. 1 teaspoon butter or oil per steak (less with a coated, nonstick pan)

  2. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

  3. Pan sauté on medium-high heat for 4-5 min., each side.

Fish Filets

(Approx. ¼–½’ thick)

  • Red Snapper

  • Sole

  • Flounder

  1. Set oven

  2. Set oven to 450

  3. Bake for 8-10 min.

  4. n to 450

  5. Bake for 8-10 min.

  1. Dot with butter or margarine.

  2. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

  3. Broil/Grill for 3-4 min., each side (3’-4” min., from heat).

  1. Dot approx. 1teaspoon butter or oil per filet (less with a coated, nonstick pan).

  2. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

  3. Pan sauté on medium-high heat for 3-4 min., each side.

Fish Filets

(Approx. ¾’-1’ thick)

  • Catfish

  1. Set oven to 450

  2. Bake for 10-12 min.

  1. Dot with butter or margarine.

  2. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

  3. Broil/Grill for 5 min., each side.

  1. Dot approx 1 teaspoon butter or oil per filet (less with a coated, nonstick pan)

  2. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

  3. Pan sauté on medium- high heat for 4-5 min., each side.

Fish Filet

(Approx ¾’-1’thick)

  • Catfish

  1. Set oven to 450

  2. Bake for 12- 14 min.

  1. Dot with butter or margarine.

  2. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

  3. Broil/Grill for 6 min., each side.

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  1. Dot approx. 1-teaspoon butter or oil per filet (less with a coated, nonstick pan).

  2. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

  3. Pan Sauté on medium-high heat for 5-6 min., each side.

       


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