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TAKE & BAKE INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for your purchase!

We are so happy to share our meals with you. Please read the instructions for your Take and Bake meal below. 

Container Info:

The base is microwavable and oven safe.

However, for best texture and flavor, we recommend cooking Take & Bake meals in the oven.
In the microwave – remove plastic lid, cover microwave safe item. Cook low temp stirring and turning often until internal temp desired

In Oven:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Remove the plastic lid and cover the dish with aluminum foil.

If Thawed:

Bake covered with aluminum foil for 20–25 minutes, or until heated through.

Remove foil during the last 5 minutes to brown the top.

Cooking times may vary, heat to an internal temperature of 145-155°F, let rest 5-10 minutes before serving

Cook within 2 days of purchase for freshness.

Do not refreeze uncooked products.

After cooking, cool and refrigerate or freeze

If FROZEN:

Bake covered with aluminum foil for 45–90 minutes, or until heated through.

Remove foil during the last 5–10 minutes to brown, if desired.

Cooking times may vary, heat to an internal temperature of 145-155°F, let rest 5-10 minutes before serving

After cooking, cool and refrigerate or freeze leftovers promptly.

Do not refreeze uncooked product.
After cooking, cool and freeze leftovers promptly.
Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

Heat in preheated oven at 350° 

Garlic bread 

Unwrap

Place open face on aluminum foil in preheated oven 

Cook 5-10 min. 

Parm

Place in preheated oven covered with aluminum foil 

Cook 30 – 50 min. Uncover for last 5-10 minutes to melt and brown top. 

Sausage w/vegetables 

Place in preheated oven covered with aluminum foil 

Cook 30 – 50 min. 

Lasagna 

Place in preheated oven covered with aluminum foil on a cookie sheet to avoid overflow of liquid;

Uncover for last 5-10 minutes to melt and brown top. 

Cook 50 – 90 min. 

All entrées are fully cooked. Reheat to an internal temperature of 145° or desired temperature 

Heating will be different for every oven.

Do not refreeze uncooked product.
After cooking, cool and freeze leftovers promptly.
Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

Traditional Lasagna alla Bolognese

For Best Results:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Remove plastic lid and cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

If UNFROZEN (Fresh):

  • Bake covered with aluminum foil for 30-40 minutes, or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.
  • Remove foil during the last 5–10 minutes for a browned top.
  • Ensure internal temperature reaches 155°F.  Let rest 10 minutes before
  • Cook within 2 days of purchase for optimal freshness.

If FROZEN:

  • Bake covered with aluminum foil for 50-80 minutes, or until peppers are soft and the filling is hot throughout.
  • Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to brown if desired.
  • Ensure internal temperature reaches 145-155°F.  Let rest 5-10 minutes before
  • Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

Do not refreeze uncooked product.
After cooking, cool and freeze leftovers promptly.
Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

For Best Results:

  • Preheat oven or air fryer to 350°F.
  • Remove arancini from packaging and place on a baking sheet or in an air fryer basket.
  • Reheat for 5–15 minutes, or until heated through and golden brown.
  • Cook to an internal temperature of 145-155°F.

Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Note: Cooking time may vary depending on your oven or air fryer.

Do not refreeze uncooked product.
After cooking, cool and freeze leftovers promptly.
Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

Please use the general instructions for this item!

Please use the general instructions for this item!

Please use the general instructions for this item!

Please use the general instructions for this item!

Please use the general instructions for this item!

Please use the general instructions for this item!

Please use the general instructions for this item!

Please use the general instructions for this item!

Please use the general instructions for this item!

Chicken Picatta W/Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Heating instructions Frozen: Remove plastic lid, tent with foil, place in preheated 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until food has reached desired temp

Heating Instructions Thawed: Remove plastic lid, tent with foil, place in preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until food reaches desired temp. 

Microwave Heating instructions: Remove plastic lid, heat on low setting stirring frequently until food has reached desired temp.

Chicken Picatta W/Pasta

Heating instructions Frozen: Remove plastic lid, tent with foil, place in preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until food has reached desired temp

Heating Instructions Thawed: Remove plastic lid, tent with foil, place in preheated 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until food reaches desired temp. Microwave Heating instructions: Remove plastic lid, heat on low setting stirring frequently until food has reached desired temp.

Microwave Heating instructions: Remove plastic lid, heat on low setting stirring frequently until food has reached desired temp

Do not refreeze uncooked product.
After cooking, cool and freeze leftovers promptly.
Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

Heating instructions Frozen: Remove plastic lid, tent with foil, place in preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until food has reached desired temp

Heating Instructions Thawed: Remove plastic lid, tent with foil, place in preheated 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until food reaches desired temp. Microwave Heating instructions: Remove plastic lid, heat on low setting stirring frequently until food has reached desired temp

Microwave Heating instructions: Remove plastic lid, heat on low setting stirring frequently until food has reached desired temp.

Do not refreeze uncooked product.
After cooking, cool and freeze leftovers promptly.
Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

Please use the general instructions for this item!

Heating instructions Frozen: Remove plastic lid, tent with foil, place in preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until food has reached desired temp

Heating Instructions Thawed: Remove plastic lid, tent with foil, place in preheated 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until food reaches desired temp. Microwave Heating instructions: Remove plastic lid, heat on low setting stirring frequently until food has reached desired temp

Microwave Heating instructions: Remove plastic lid, heat on low setting stirring frequently until food has reached desired temp

Do not refreeze uncooked product.
After cooking, cool and freeze leftovers promptly.
Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

Heating instructions Frozen: Remove plastic lid, tent with foil, place in preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until food has reached desired temp

Heating Instructions Thawed: Remove plastic lid, tent with foil, place in preheated 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until food reaches desired temp. 

Microwave Heating instructions: Remove plastic lid, heat on low setting stirring frequently until food has reached desired temp.

Do not refreeze uncooked product.
After cooking, cool and freeze leftovers promptly.
Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

To Heat from refrigerator:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, Remove plastic cover, tent with aluminium foil

Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until desired temp

To heat from Frozen:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, Remove plastic cover, tent with aluminium foil, Bake for approximately 40-50 minutes or until desired temp.

To Microwave:

Remove Plastic Cover before heating, Warm in 1 minute intervals, stirring in between until desired temperature is reached.

Dish is best served over pasta or mashed potatoes.

Do not refreeze uncooked product.
After cooking, cool and freeze leftovers promptly.
Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

Frozen Heating instructions: Remove lid, tent with foil, bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 °F.  Uncover and bake for 5 minutes or until top cheese is bubbly. Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

Thawed oven instructions: remove lid, tent with foil, bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes or until internal temp reaches 145°F. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes or until top cheese is bubbly. Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

Microwave instructions: remove plastic lid, heat in microwave turning often until internal temp is 145 degrees.

Do not refreeze uncooked product.
After cooking, cool and freeze leftovers promptly.
Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

Serve Cold.

Do not refreeze uncooked product.
After cooking, cool and freeze leftovers promptly.
Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

Serve Cold

Do not refreeze uncooked product.
After cooking, cool and freeze leftovers promptly.
Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.

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