reheating & serving
THANKSGIVING Dishes
Items Needed
- Roasting pan
- Cookie sheet
- Food thermometer
- Aluminum foil
- Decorative dishes (if desired)
PREHEAT CONVENTIONAL OVEN TO 350˚F
All instructions are listed for conventional oven.
MESQUITE-SMOKED WHOLE TURKEY
Remove turkey breast from refrigerator; let it sit at room temperature for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350˚F (no fan/convection). Place unwrapped turkey in a roasting pan and put into preheated oven. Heat for approximately 50-60 minutes, checking for an internal temp of 135˚-140˚F in the thickest part of the breast using a thermometer at the 45-minute mark. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Mesquite-Smoked Turkey Breast
Remove turkey breast from refrigerator; let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350˚F (no fan/convection). Remove turkey breast from packaging, place in shallow roasting pan, and cover with foil. Heat for approximately 60 minutes or until internal temp of thickest part of breast is 125˚-130˚F. Remove turkey breast from oven and carefully remove foil, then return to oven for an additional 10 minutes. Remove turkey breast from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
SAUSAGE AND PECAN BREAD STUFFING
Remove plastic lid from container. Cover stuffing with foil. Heat in a 350˚F oven for 35 minutes or until the center reaches 160˚F.
POTATOES AU GRATIN
Remove plastic lid from container and cover top with foil. Heat at 350˚F for 35 minutes or until the center reaches 160˚F. Remove the foil and spread the bacon evenly over the top, and heat uncovered for 10 more minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onions, and serve.
SWEET POTATO GRATIN
Remove plastic lid from container. Spread the pecan streusel evenly over the top of the sweet potato purée. Heat uncovered in a 350˚F oven for 35 minutes or until the center is 160˚F and the topping is crispy if you tap it with the back of a spoon.
OLD-SCHOOL GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Remove plastic lid from container and cover top with foil. Heat in a 350˚F oven for 35 minutes or until the center reaches 160˚F. Remove the foil and spread the cheddar and crispy fried onions on top of the green beans. Heat uncovered for 10 more minutes.
Dinner Rolls
Place rolls on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes until lightly toasted and warm.
Whipped Sea Salt Honey Butter
Allow butter to come to room temperature about 30–45 minutes before serving.
ROASTED CRANBERRY SAUCE
Allow to come to room temperature about 30-45 minutes before serving.
CITRUS CRAN-GRIA (ADD ON)
Made ready to enjoy for those 21+! We recommend serving over ice in your favorite glass, but hot or cold it will be delicious. Dress each glass with the included dehydrated garnishes or add fresh fruit like sliced oranges, frozen cranberries, and/or blackberries.
Christmas Dishes
Items Needed
- 2 baking dishes
- Food thermometer
- Aluminum foil
- Olive oil
- Rack or parchment paper
- Pastry brush
PREHEAT CONVENTIONAL OVEN TO 350˚F
All instructions are listed for conventional oven.
SMOKED BEEF TENDERLOIN
To heat the tenderloin, use a cookie sheet with sides or a roasting pan. If you have a roasting rack, place it in the pan. If you don’t have a rack, cover the bottom of the pan with a piece of parchment paper. Remove the tenderloin from the plastic packaging, then place the tenderloin on the rack (or on the parchment-lined pan). Lightly brush 2 tablespoons (approximate) of the marinade over the tenderloin. Place the pan in 350˚F oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it rest undisturbed for 10-15 minutes before slicing the tenderloin; do not skip this step. Serve with the horseradish cream sauce.
BEEF COOKING TEMPERATURES:
Blue Rare = 115˚F / Rare = 120˚F / Medium Rare = 126˚F / Medium = 134˚F / Medium Well = 150˚F / Well Done = 160˚F
MESQUITE-SMOKED WHOLE TURKEY
Remove turkey breast from refrigerator; let it sit at room temperature for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350˚F (no fan/convection). Place unwrapped turkey in a roasting pan and put into preheated oven. Heat for approximately 50-60 minutes, checking for an internal temp of 135˚-140˚F in the thickest part of the breast using a thermometer at the 45-minute mark. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Mesquite-Smoked Turkey Breast
Remove turkey breast from refrigerator; let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350˚F (no fan/convection). Remove turkey breast from packaging, place in shallow roasting pan, and cover with foil. Heat for approximately 60 minutes or until internal temp of thickest part of breast is 125˚-130˚F. Remove turkey breast from oven and carefully remove foil, then return to oven for an additional 10 minutes. Remove turkey breast from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
POTATOES AU GRATIN
Remove plastic lid from container and cover top with foil. Heat at 350˚F for 35 minutes or until the center reaches 160˚F. Remove the foil and spread the bacon evenly over the top, and heat uncovered for 10 more minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onions, and serve.
CREAMED SPINACH
Remove plastic lid from container and over with foil. Bake at 350˚F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle the Parmesan bread crumbs evenly over the spinach. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes at 350˚F or until the center reaches 160˚F (insert food thermometer into center of mixture) and the topping is browned and crisp.
Dinner Rolls
Place rolls on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes until lightly toasted and warm.
Whipped Sea Salt Honey Butter
Allow butter to come to room temperature about 30–45 minutes before serving.
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Remove plastic lid from container. Heat at 350˚F for 20 minutes, uncovered. Remove from oven and stir in tomato jam mix, then heat for an additional 5 minutes until hot (180˚F) and the leaves begin to crisp.
PORK TAMALES
Wrap 2-3 tamales (in their shucks) in a damp paper towel. Place on a microwave-safe plate and heat until warm.
Easter Dishes
Preheat Conventional (OR CONVECTION) OVEN TO 350˚F
All instructions are listed for conventional oven with convection oven timing adjustments in parentheses.
Orange & Texas Honey-Glazed Pit-Smoked Ham
Place ham on a rack in a baking dish and add ½ to 1 cup of water, depending on depth of baking dish. Loosely tent with foil and bake for 20 minutes(15 minutes for convection oven). Uncover and bake for 20 more minutes(15 more minutes for convection oven). Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15–20 minutes, loosely covered with foil, before serving.
Mesquite-Smoked Turkey Breast
Remove turkey breast from refrigerator; let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350˚F (no fan/convection). Remove turkey breast from packaging, place in shallow roasting pan, and cover with foil. Heat for approximately 60 minutes or until internal temp of thickest part of breast is 125˚-130˚F. Remove turkey breast from oven and carefully remove foil, then return to oven for an additional 10 minutes. Remove turkey breast from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
South Texas Tomato-Cucumber Salad
Can be prepared and refrigerated 30 minutes prior to serving.
Toss the tomatoes and cucumber in a medium mixing bowl with the vinaigrette. Place the tomato mixture in a serving bowl or shallow dish. Use the same mixing bowl to toss the arugula, then scatter the arugula over the tomato mixture. Sprinkle the queso fresco and pepitas over the salad and serve chilled.
Wood-Roasted Baby Carrots
Remove the lid from the container and bake for 20–25 minutes(12–15 minutes for convection oven). Remove from the oven.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Remove plastic lid from container. Heat at 350˚F for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in tomato jam mix, then heat for an additional 5 minutes until hot (180˚) and the leaves begin to crisp.
Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Remove lid from foil container (or place potato mixture in a greased, ovenproof casserole dish) and cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes(30 minutes for convection oven)or until the center reaches 160˚F. Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheese and bacon evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with green onions, and serve.
Dinner Rolls
Place rolls on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes until lightly toasted and warm.
Whipped Sea Salt Honey Butter
Allow butter to come to room temperature about 30–45 minutes before serving.
Strawberry-Tequila Cobbler
If refrigerated, remove cobbler from refrigerator (can be left unrefrigerated up to 5 days or refrigerated up to 10 days). Remove lid and place the pan on a cookie sheet. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until it reaches 165˚–170˚F. Smaller individual portions can be placed in a microwaveable bowl and heated in the microwave until warm (approximately 45 seconds).