Back to School usually means busy nights start up again. Don’t let those additional responsibilities discourage you from getting a great meal on the table.
These dinners not only cook in under 30 minutes but travel well. Take them on a picnic or as dinner in the car to the next sporting event.
These dinners work great in the crockpot. Continue reading
Many Dream Dinners cook deliciously in a Crock Pot. Don’t you love the aroma of all day cooking in the house when you get home from a long day, it’s so comforting.
Here are a few tips we have learned:
This light, refreshing crowd-pleaser is not only delicious but also colorful on a buffet or the dinner table. This salad can’t be frozen, but it can be prepared 2 days ahead.
Layered Strawberry Gelatin Salad Serves 6
Ingredients
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Turkey and Red Grape Salad
Serves 6 – 8
Combine the following in a large mixing bowl:
4 cups cooked turkey, cut in 1 inch cubes
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups red grapes, halved
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup Swiss cheese, cut in 1 inch cubes
Dressing Continue reading
Oriental Turkey Salad
Serves 6 – 8
Ingredients
1 small head of Napa Cabbage, shredded, approx. 4 cups
1 small head of green leaf lettuce, chopped, approx. 2 cups
3 green onions, chopped
3 stalks of celery, chopped
½ cup slivered almonds
3 cups cooked turkey, chopped Continue reading
Turkey, Green Apple and Brie Grilled Sandwiches with Honey Dijon spread Makes 6 sandwiches
Combine:
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup honey
Set aside:
12 slices Sourdough bread
2 large Granny Smith Apples Continue reading
Turkey and Asparagus Quiche
Serves 6 – 8
Ingredients
1 unbaked refrigerated pie shell
2 cups chopped asparagus
¼ cup cooked bacon crumbles
2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, can use mozzarella or Parmesan
6 eggs
½ cup milk Continue reading
These recommended directions work for our Dream Dinners french cut, boneless 6-8 lb turkey, a store-bought 16 lb turkey or 6 -8 lb turkey breast.
The best way to thaw a frozen turkey is in the unopened wrapper on a tray in the refrigerator. It takes 4 hours per pound to thaw a turkey (24 hours for every 5 pounds). Your Dream Dinners turkey may weigh between 6-8 pounds. Never thaw a turkey at room temperature. If short on time, you may thaw the turkey in cold water in the original wrapping, cover completely with cold water, making sure Continue reading
Spring is here and what is better for lunch than a delicious salad? You don’t have to go out to lunch to find one as delicious and original as these. Here are a few suggestions on how to turn a few of our May dinners into a lunch your co-workers will be asking about.
Pacific Rim Glazed Steak with Wonton Crisps
Salad
This recipe would be a great make ahead wonderful Mother’s day steak salad lunch/dinner, cook the steaks and then refrigerate them a day ahead. On a bed of salad greens, serve the steaks sliced thinly against the grain, and serve the Wonton Crisps on the side of the salad like croutons. Continue reading
Mother’s Day is May 13 this year and you know she doesn’t want to do all the cooking and the lines at restaurants are long! It’s easy to create a fancy Asian theme dinner at Dream Dinners. Mess up our kitchen instead and leave yours clean for a great Mother’s Day.
Thinking about having 10 – 12 guests? Order the Pacific Rim Glazed Steaks with Wonton Crisps, Asian Barbecue Ribs and Sesame Honey Butter Choice Cut Chicken; they all cook on the BBQ, leaving the mess outside! Slice some cantaloupe and make this delicious Asian cucumber salad recipe. IT’S EASY! Happy Mother’s Day to you.