FREEZING/COOKING INFORMATION

Properly packaged, all Foodies prepared entrees will keep in the freezer for a minimum of three months.

Thawing Foods

We recommend that all Foodies prepared entrees be completely thawed prior to cooking.  Entrees should NEVER be left on the countertop to thaw. 

All aluminum pans and ziploc bags should be placed in the refrigerator at least one full day prior to cooking.  We have discovered that placing them in the refrigerator in the morning simply doesn’t allow for the entree to fully thaw. 

Useful Tip: While loading your dishwasher from your evening meal, transfer another entree from freezer to refrigerator.  This will allow at least 24 hours of thawing time. 

Alternatives to refrigerator thawing are as follows:

S        Cold running water.  Make sure your entrees are in leak proof containers!! 

S        Utilize the defrost setting on your microwave oven.  (You will need to transfer your food to a microwave safe dish.)

Cooking Entrees

All of our labels are written with cooking instructions for thawed food.  If you forgot to thaw your meal and must cook directly from the freezer, please increase the cooking time to 1½ times the recommend time.  For example, if a cooking time is listed as 60 minutes, please plan for at least 90 minutes (after preheating time). 

To speed cooking time, your entree can be baked in a glass or pyrex container.  In many cases, this will decrease the cooking times stated.

Oven times can vary greatly between households.  We suggest that you carefully observe the suggested cooking times when you begin cooking Foodies entrees.  If there is a differential, use this as a timing gauge for all future meals.

Refreezing Food

Food thawed in the refrigerator can be frozen prior to cooking. 

If you cook a full entree and have leftovers, it is perfectly safe to refreeze the cooked leftovers.

Consumer Advisory:  Consuming raw or undercooked meats, eggs, seafood and shellfish may increase your risk for foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.  If unsure of your risk, consult a physician.