Reminders

1. Eat fish dishes and salads first to preserve freshness

2. Compostable/eco packaging is not oven safe; please transfer to an oven-safe baking dish.

3. Remove lids before putting them in the oven or microwave. 

4. Use the convection setting if your oven has it. 

5. If you are using the microwave, do not put the metal containers in. Transfer to another container before reheating. 

6. For reheating rice - always splash a tablespoon or two of water over it and cover before reheating to keep it moist. 

7. Let your oven preheat fully before putting your food in. 

Lunch

Chickpea Cacio e Pepe

Best Method: Stovetop

Instructions: Place in a small pan over low heat. Add a splash of water or a tiny bit of butter to help loosen the sauce. Stir constantly to keep the cheese/pepper coating creamy rather than clumping.

Microwave: Heat in 45-second intervals, stirring in between.

Split Pea Soup

Best Method: Stovetop

Instructions: Pour into a pot and heat over medium-low. Because split pea soup thickens as it sits, add a tablespoon of water or broth if you want it to be a bit looser. Stir often to prevent the bottom from scorching.

Microwave: Heat for 2 minutes, stir, and heat in 30-second bursts until hot.

Kuri Squash Salad (Meatballs & Squash)

Note: You should reheat the meatballs and squash, but keep the massaged kale and radishes cold.

Microwave Instructions: Remove the meatballs and squash to a separate plate. Heat for 1–2 minutes. Once warm, toss them back into the kale mix. This prevents the kale from becoming wilted and soggy.

Oven Instructions: Separate the squash and meatballs from the kale; place on a tray and heat at 350°F for 10–12 minutes covered in foil. Once hot, toss the warm components back into the cold kale mix.

Dinner 

Fesenjun (Persian Stew) 

Stovetop Instructions: Place the stew and cauliflower in a pan. Heat on low, stirring gently until warm.

Microwave: Heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring halfway through. The walnut/pomegranate sauce holds heat very well, so be careful of "hot spots."

Beef Pot Roast & Sweet Potato Mash

Best Method: Microwave 

Instructions: Cover the plate/bowl with a damp paper towel. Heat for 2 minutes, stir the mash, then heat for another 1 minute. The damp towel keeps the beef from drying out and helps the sweet potatoes stay creamy.

Oven: 325°F for 15 minutes in a covered oven-safe dish.

Baked Ziti with Mushrooms & Spinach

Best Method: Oven

Instructions: Cover the ziti with foil and bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melty and the center is hot. Keep the side salad cold and separate.

Microwave Instructions: Place a portion on a plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and heat in 1-minute intervals until the cheese is bubbly. Ensure the salad remains cold on the side.

Chicken & Veggie Stir Fry with Rice Noodles

Oven Instructions: Place the stir fry and noodles in an oven-safe dish and add 1 tablespoon of water to prevent the rice noodles from becoming hard. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 325°F for 15 minutes until the chicken is hot and the noodles are tender.

Microwave Instructions: Spread the stir fry in a shallow layer on a plate and sprinkle with a few drops of water. Cover with a damp paper towel and heat for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure the center heats evenly and the noodles don't dry out.