Dinner's in the Bag!

Wildtree Ziploc Bag Meal Ideas 

The whole idea is this...
DUMP, SMUSH, SQUISH, FREEZE, THAW, COOK. 

A picture from Mandy's Workshop!

Basic Directions: 

• Take gallon Ziploc bags 
• Put family portion of protein and/or vegetables in bag and/or all other ingredients  
• Sprinkle few teaspoons of Grapeseed Oil on protein/veg 
• Sprinkle few teaspoons of any blend 
• Squish 
• Label & throw in freezer 
• When ready to use, pop in fridge to thaw, then cook in 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, or grill, or stovetop skillet sauté for 20 minutes (see individual recipes)

Thirteen recipes to put in your freezer!

Chicken & Veggies #1

4 chicken breasts 
4 -6 red potatoes cut into cubes/slices
½ bag frozen green beans or asparagus
2 tbsp Wildtree Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
3 tbsp Wildtree Rancher’s Steak Rub

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Chicken & Veggies #2
4 chicken breasts 
4-6 red potatoes cut into cubes/sliced½ bag frozen green beans or asparagus
2 tbsp Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil
2 tbsp Wildtree Lemon Rosemary blend
1 tsp salt (sea salt is the healthier choice!)

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Chicken & Veggies #3
4 chicken breasts4-6 red potatoes cut into cubes/slices
½ bag frozen green beans or asparagus
2 tbsp Wildtree Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
3 tbsp Wildtree Garlic & Herb blend
½ tsp black pepper (optional)

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Southwestern Chicken Meal
4 chicken breasts – cut into small pieces
1 can rotel tomatoes – undrained
1 can green chiles
1 can black beans, drained & rinsed!
1 cup frozen corn
½ cup chopped onion
1½ tbsp Wildtree Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
3 tbsp Wildtree Fajita seasoning

COOK THIS ON THE STOVE TOP – then serve with tortillas and shredded cheese

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Cajun Chicken & Sausage Meal 3 chicken breasts – cut into small chunks
1 lb andouille sausage (or other smoked sausage) preferably nitrate free (avail at whole foods – or other natural grocer)
3 red potatoes, cut into small chunks/pieces
1 cup frozen corn
1 can diced tomatoes – half the juice drained
1 can chicken broth
½ cup chopped onion
1 tbsp Wildtree Garlic Grapeseed Oil
3 tbsp Wildtree Cajun seasoning
1 tsp sea salt (optional)
1 cup rice

COOK THIS ON THE STOVETOP – DUMP, BRING TO A BOIL, THEN COVER AND SIMMER 15-20 MIN. until rice is cooked to desired consistency.
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Easy Italian Chicken & Roasted Potatoes 
1 whole cut up chicken4 -6 red potatoes, cut into wedges
2 tbsp Wildtree Garlic Grapeseed Oil
2 tbsp Wildtree Hearty Spaghetti blend
1 tbsp Wildtree Rancher’s Steak Rub

This one needs to bake for 30 min per side, at 350 degrees in a pyrex dish.

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Southwestern Ground Beef Hash
1 lb ground beef, broken into small chunks
4 red (or your choice) baking potatoes – cut into small pieces
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup frozen corn (the other ½ of the bag from the meal above!)
1 can rotel tomatoes – undrained
1 can green chiles
1 ½ tbsp Wildtree Garlic Grapeseed Oil
3 tbsp Wildtree Fajita seasoning
1 tsp sea salt (optional)

COOK THIS ON THE STOVE TOP! Can also be served with tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream, etc.

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Meat & Potato Meal
1 lb ground beef – broken into chunks/pieces – OR – 1 lb sirloin cut into chunks (if you do this one, I’d skip the corn)
4-6 red potatoes cut into small pieces
1 cup yellow onion – chopped into pieces (smaller pieces for the ground beef hash, larger chunks for the sirloin bake)
Optional – 1 cup frozen corn
2 tbsp Wildtree Garlic Grapeseed Oil
3 tbsp Wildtree Rancher’s Steak Rub

COOK THIS ON THE STOVE TOP if you do GROUND BEEF – makes a ‘hash’ of sorts – good for colder weather. 

COOK IT IN THE OVEN ON A COOKIE SHEET/BROILER PAN IF YOU DO THE SIRLOIN – allow an extra 10 minutes for the potatoes. (so in other words, spread them separately onto the cookie sheet, and either put the potatoes in first, or take the beef out early).

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Simple Steak Fajitas – (or chicken)
4 sirloin steaks, or 4 chicken breasts, cut into slices
1 bag frozen tri-color peppers
1 large white onion, cut into slices
½ cup water mixed with 3 tbsp fajita seasoning to make a ‘liquid’
2 tbsp natural grapeseed oil
1 tsp salt (optional)
Mix all together

COOK ON THE STOVETOP IN A SKILLET. Serve with tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheese

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Salmon with Dill & Potatoes
4 salmon filets
4 red potatoes cut into small pieces
2 tbsp Wildtree Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
2 tbsp Wildtree Dill Dip blend

This one is best on the grill in the summer (*use a grill pan for the potatoes*) and in the oven in the winter. Allow extra time for the potatoes. Serve with Caesar salad.

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Garlic and Herb Fish with Pasta Alfredo
4 fish fillets (Mahi, Halibut, Salmon)
2 tbsp Wildtree Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
2 tbsp Wildtree Garlic & Herb blend
Bake or grill

Prep the Alfredo Pasta separately while the fish is baking/grilling. Follow the directions on Wildtree's Alfredo jar. Excellent with a Caesar salad too.

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BEST Fish
4 fish fillets – your choice – (halibut or mahi work great)
1 tbsp Wildtree Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
2 tbsp Wildtree Rancher’s Steak rRb

Serve with “Rice Alfredo” – prep rice normally, then prep Wildtree's Alfredo  Sauce. Mix together to make a ‘healthy’ “lipton rice side” – so good!!

Serve with a simple salad – lettuce, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and any vinaigrette (Wildtree's Wildberry or Balsamic Vinaigrette are both great!)

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Lemon Rosemary Pork Chops & Potatoes
4 boneless pork chops
4 red potatoes cut into pieces
1 bag frozen asparagus – or green beans
2 tbsp Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil
2 tbsp Wildtree Lemon Rosemary blend

THIS ONE IS BEST ON THE GRILL – but works well in the oven during winter.

To order any of the Wildtree products referenced above, please go to www.jenwarr.mywildtree.com and place an order any time day or night!

Marinated Asian Beef Kebobs

Marinated Asian Beef Kebobs

Serves 6

1 pound beef, cut into 2 inch cubes

2 tablespoons Wildtree Outrageous Orange Sauce

4 stalks bok choy, cut into 1 inch pieces

2 orange bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces

2 cups pineapple, cubed

2 tablespoons Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

In a small bowl, mix together beef cubes and Outrageous Orange Sauce; be sure beef is coated evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the bok choy, bell pepper, and pineapple with Grapeseed Oil and season with salt and pepper. Alternate the pineapple, beef, pepper, and bok choy on skewers. Heat grill to medium high and cook skewers for about 5 minutes on each side. The steak should have formed and nice brown crust and the sugars on the fruit will have become caramelized.

To order Wildtree's Outrageous Orange Sauce please go to www.jenwarr.mywildtree.com. 

Simple Pot Roast

Simple Pot Roast

Serves 8

1 tablespoon Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil

3 to 3 ½ pound boneless beef pot roast

1 medium onion, sliced

4 carrots, sliced

4 medium all- purpose potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes

1/3 cup Wildtree Absolutely Onion Blend

¾ cups of water

In a large skillet, heat Grapeseed Oil and brown all sides of the roast. In a slow cooker, arrange the vegetables, top with the roast. Combine the Absolutely Onion Blend with water and add to the slow cooker. Cook covered on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours. Serve over mashed potatoes with steamed broccoli.

New Products for January!

The January 2011 catalog is now available and has many new products!

Fill your pantry with Wildtree's delicious new ingredients to ensure you can make quick & easy meals. Place an over through me by Monday, January 10th and receive a10% discount on these new items (30% discount for Culinary Club Members).

Go to http://www.jenwarr.mywildtree.com/ and click on SHOP, then SHOP NOW next to 'New Products (10% 0ff) and Re-Orders'. Your discount will not show up immediately, but as long as you order this way, I can apply the discount before submitting the order on January 10th. Contact me if you have any questions.

Creamy Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix
Simply add mayonnaise and milk to this mix and you have instant ranch dressing! It's great on salads and as a dipping sauce. Mix into sour cream and serve as a dip. Makes 2 cups of dressing 3 times.

Cheesy Cheddar Soup Mix
This classic soup is now easier than ever. Simply add milk and water to create a rich and creamy soup or it can be used as a base for a cheesy casserole.It's perfect for a cold day or for any day! Serves 4

Sweet Onion Spread
A sweet and savory combination of balsamic vinegar, onions, and just the right amount of brown sugar. Great on sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and cheese & crackers! Savory Sofrito Cooking Base This authentic cooking base has the familiar flavors of tomato, bell peppers, onion, garlic, and cilantro. Great for making Spanish rice or to add a little extra zest to Latin American inspired dishes.

Perfect Pizza Sauce Seasoning
Making pizza has never been easier! Add this seasoning to canned tomato sauce and spread onto a So Quick & So Easy Pizza Dough for a delicious all-natural pizza. It's also great as seasoning in lasagna, meatballs, stuffed shells, and garlic bread. Makes enough sauce for over 30 pizzas!

Chicken Bouillon Soup Base
Add this chicken bouillon to water for instant chicken broth. Great as a starter for soups, sauces, and when making rice or pasta. Yields approximately 22 cups of broth.

Vegetable Bouillon Soup Base
Add this vegetable bouillon to water for instant vegetable stock. Great as a starter for soups, sauces, and when making rice and vegetable stir-fries. Yields approximately 22 cups of broth.

Beef Bouillon Soup Base
Add this beef bouillon to water for instant beef stock. Great as a starter for stews, soups and sauces. Yields approximately 22 cups of broth.

Create-A-Cookie Mix
Never fear cookies again! Our all-purpose mix can make any type of cookie from chocolate chip to oatmeal! Can't decide which kind to make? Divide the dough up into equal parts and make mini batches of all different kinds! Yields about 2 dozen cookies.

Sunday Morning Cinnamon Rolls
Making delicious breakfast has never been easier! Start your day with these warm and gooey cinnamon rolls. Just add milk, butter, and eggs and they?re ready to bake! No rising time needed! One box includes dough mix, cinnamon filling mix, and glaze mix. Yields 9 decadent cinnamon rolls!

Healthy & Hearty Lentil Soup Mix
This hearty soup is made from protein packed lentils with a blend of spices to warm your body and soul on a cold, winter's day. Serves 4.

Goulash

Goulash? What is goulash you may ask...well it's one of my husband's favorite go-to meals, or at least he just loves to say the word...goulash! It is a simple, hearty meal of meat, pasta, tomatoes and cheese. This version I found on Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice has an Italian twist with some veggies added in and it's even better the next day! I highly recommend doubling the recipe to freeze for a busy night.

Italian-style Goulash (by Reeni but adapted to Wildtree by Jen)
1 pound ground beef

1 onion, diced
 1/2 green bell pepper, diced or sliced in short, thin strips
Garlic Grapeseed Oil, for sauteing
1 large zucchini, thinly sliced into coins
kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste
1 TBSP Wildtree's Hearty Spaghetti Blend
1/2 TBSP Wildtree's Garlic Galore
1 teaspoon Wildtree's Basil Pesto Blend (or some fresh chopped basil)
14 ounce can diced tomatoes
8 ounces gemelli or elbow pasta
2/3 cup Romano or Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving

1. In a large skillet brown ground beef over medium heat. Remove cooked beef, set aside, drain grease.

2. Saute onion and bell pepper in two TBSP Garlic GSO over medium low heat until tender. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Add zucchini, season with salt and pepper, add herbs, saute until zucchini start to soften around the edges. Add hamburger back in and tomatoes. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile cook pasta to al dente according to package directions in plenty of salted water.

4. In a large mixing bowl toss pasta, ground beef and cheese together. Serve immediately with crusty Italian bread and extra cheese for sprinkling over top. Serves 4-5.

To order your Wildtree groceries, please go to www.jenwarr.mywildtree.com.

Tia Rosa's Enchilada Lasagna

This is an absolute favorite - whether you make traditional enchiladas or as a lasagna!

INGREDIENTS:

1 TBSP Natural Grapeseed Oil

1 pound lean ground beef, turkey or vegetarian crumbles

1 TBSP Adobo Seasoning

1 bottle Tia Rosa’s Red Enchilada Sauce

2 TBSP cilantro, chopped (optional)

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

8 6-inch flour tortillas

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease 9x13 baking dish with drizzle of Garlic GSO. Sauté ground meat of choice, Adobo and oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until thoroughly cooked. Transfer to a large bowl add 1/2 cup Enchilada sauce, 1 cup cheese and cilantro; toss to combine.

In baking dish layer: Tortillas, enchilada sauce, seasoned protein and cheese. Repeat process and end with a layer of sauce. Cover with tin foil. Bake in 325 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until heated and cheese is bubbly.

Serve enchiladas with sour cream, sliced avocado & tomatoes on the side along with a romaine salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.

Quick & Easy Beef Stew

I had to pull dinner together the other night, but wasn't going to be home all day! There were not many groceries in my house as I had been traveling, so this is what I came up with. I coated 2 lbs of stew meat in flour seasoned with a little Scampi blend. I put 1 sliced onion on the bottom of the slow cooker, poured a bag of frozen butternut squash soup on top and placed the meat on top of that. I used 1 cup of stock to deglaze the pan I browned the meat in and also added in 1 packet of our Absolutely Onion Blend while it deglazed. I poured this mixture over the meat and veggies and put the crockpot on low for the day. It turned out great! The butternut squash melted into the sauce and was delicious. I served it with orzo and roasted zucchini.

Slow Cooker for the Freezer Series Part 2 ~ Lager Stew

All the meals listed in this series can be made ahead and put into your freezer for another night or made the same day. It's a great way to make sure your family is eating a healthy & hearty meal during this hectic holiday season!

Lager Stew

In freezer bag combine:

2 pounds stew meat

2 TBSP Garlic GSO

1 TBSP Rancher Steak Rub or CA Garlic Pepper

In second freezer bag combine:

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup carrot rounds

½ cup chopped celery

½ butternut squash, diced

1 diced turnip

handful mushrooms, quartered

Instructions:

Defrost both bags. Empty contents of vegetable bag into crock pot. In a hot fry pan quickly sear the stew meat and place on top of vegetables. De-glaze the fry pan with 1 cup of water. While stirring whisk in 2 TBSP flour to form a roux. When thickened, add to crock pot. Add 2 cups of ale or lager to crock pot. Cook 6-8 hours on low. Serve with Yukon gold smashed potatoes with butter and Onion Chive Blend.