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Frozen & Fabulous
Created by professional chef and cookbook author, Gail Kurpgeweit, this Member’s Only site provides supporting content for her cookbook, Frozen & Fabulous. From “let’s make it together” and “how-to” tutorial videos, to pro-level meal planning tools, you’ll find everything you need to create fresh, exciting and innovative meals you can serve “fresh from the freezer” later – or enjoy today!
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Delicous Recipes for now and later
Every recipe comes with Chef Gail’s favorite freezer filling technique: Eat some, freeze some! Cook dinner today, but stop and package at just the right moment for peak freshness, texture, taste and heat and serve convenience later.
Curry Chicken Salad
What makes this dish so craveable is its’ vibrant curry heat married with the sweetness of carrots and raisins, plus the crunch of roasted cashews. It makes an amazing dip...
Chicken Ballotine with Rosemary Beurre Blanc Sauce
Chicken stuffed with chicken? Yes - and it’s amazing! Ballotine is French for “a package” and refers to a de-boned chicken breast or thigh stuffed with meat and formed into...
Cherry-Stuffed Pork Loin w/Black Cherry Chutney
This version calls for pork loin stuffed with a flavorful black cherry mixture and served with a decadent black cherry chutney; however, it can just as easily be paired with...
Chunky Chicken & Corn Chili
What started as a healthier chili option for my family has become one of our favorite go-to recipes for everyday meals. It is rich with flavor, easy to prepare, and...
Seafood-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Oooooh how I love this decadent surf and turf-inspired dish! The shrimp and bay scallops married with the earthiness of portobello mushrooms deliver beautiful texture and bold flavor for a...
Andouille Sausage & Shrimp Cajun Jambalaya
Legend has it, the first Mardi Gras parade was led by a masked man wearing a purple cape, green hat and waving a large golden spoon. And when you dive...
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna (Vegetarian)
A vibrant dish with bright tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy ricotta married with roasted vegetables, caramelized to build beautiful flavor for this hearty, healthy family-friendly meal.
Drunk Irishman’s Shepherd’s Pie
Irish Whiskey brings robust flavor to this hearty stew of lamb, chicken, sausage, fresh rosemary, carrots and spring peas all married together in a rich gravy. The fluffy, buttery mashed...
Cantonese Braised Beef
Generous chunks of tender beef and crunchy Daikon radish stewed in rich aromatics create this sweet, garlicky flavor experience that is at once as comforting as it is decadent.
Bourbon BBQ Babyback Ribs
Fall off the bone tender! Infuse meaty babyback ribs with a smoky spice blend before slowly cooking to create grab-it-with-both-hands, hope-you’re-wearing-a-bib, unforgettable flavor! Baste and serve with Carolina-style BBQ sauce...
Carolina-Style BBQ Pulled Pork
Tender, slow-cooked pork is married with a vinegar-based Carolina-style BBQ Sauce for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It is absolutely divine! So simple to prepare, this dish is...
Peanut Butter, Bourbon & Bacon Burgers
Smoky with a hint of sweetness, elevated with a creamy peanut butter sauce made with Bourbon and jalapeno, these burgers are my “most requested” summer BBQ dish.
Coffee-Rubbed Steak with Coffee Butter
Get ready for the heat! Upon first biting into this tender, juicy steak you’ll notice the bold, assertive taste and texture of the crust running across your palate. The coffee...
Chipotle Roasted Leg of Lamb
Spicy chipotle rub brings a lively kick to the richness of the lamb while the sauce finishes with a silky mouthfeel to the palate.
Chicken Cacciatore with Basmati Rice
Sweet diced tomatoes slow-cooked in a flavorful stew of chicken, bell peppers, onion, garlic and fresh Italian herbs make this one of my favorite go-to comfort foods. It’s so fresh...
Swedish Meatballs with White Gravy
This dish is most definitely one of my family’s favorite, with yummy meatballs in an unctuous white gravy served over al dente ribbon pasta or buttery mashed potatoes. It is...
Oven-Baked Parmesan Chicken
This chicken can be served warm or cold, alone or over pasta or rice, or as a tasty salad topper. For a “kid-friendly” dish, make it “dippable” by pairing it...
Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken with Pesto & Mediterranean Salsa
This is a wonderful spring and summer chicken dish with its bold, piquant Mediterranean flavors. The pesto-brushed chicken is fabulous on its own, but “next level” when paired with lively...
Butter Chicken (a/k/a Indian Chicken Makhani)
Butter Chicken, also known as Chicken Makhani, is my personal favorite Indian-style dish. I love the warm curry spices, the creaminess of the sauce, and how the tender, roasted chicken...
Lamb Cutlets with Mint Orange Cointreau Sauce
This sauce brings a medley of flavors that elevate the forward notes of orange and mint. Bright flavors with a silky softness on the palate that are so perfectly balanced,...
Spicy Italian Meatballs with Marinara
You may literally jump out of your chair when you taste these meatballs! The spice level is on fire – which is my favorite way to enjoy meatballs with sweet...
Latin Flank Steak with Spanish Rice & Bell Peppers in Chipotle Crema Sauce
It’s a fiesta in a bowl! Premium flank steak is marinated in a lively sauce of chiles, jalapeno peppers and bright spices, then cooked to tender perfection. Served with Spanish...
Southern-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Chicken & Waffles
Read that again: Fried chicken..... bacon..... waffles..... it’s like the best food on the planet all got together for a party and you’re invited!
Chicken Enchiladas
This dish brings together a scrumptious marriage of chicken breast in rich chile pepper and cream sauce, wrapped in a flour or corn tortilla, and topped with a spicy red...
Cilantro-Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa
This is a wonderful spring and summer chicken dish with its bold, piquant Mediterranean flavors. The pesto-brushed chicken is fabulous on its own, but “next level” when paired with lively...
Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Fig & Honey Sauce
This dish marries culinary sophistication with down to earth style, especially when prepared on the grill. The smokiness adds a depth of flavor that brings a delicious edginess to the...
Firecracker Salmon
Firecracker marinade delivers an explosion of flavor! Choose fresh, wild-caught salmon to marinate with the umami notes of soy sauce, red chiles and lively spicesPork Tenderloin with Bourbon Pear Sauce
Bourbon brings deep caramel flavor to the pears, while shallots, white wine vinegar and just a pinch of cayenne provide savory notes for a rich, silky finish.
Guinness™ Pot Roast with Gravy
An update on classic pot roast, the Guinness beer used to slow braise beef chuck roast brings a rich, deep flavor to the meat and gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes...
Horseradish-Crusted Beef Roulade with Roasted Red Peppers & Provolone
This dish starts with a vibrant marinade, then fills thin, tenderized beef with layers of rich flavor. Creamy horseradish, bright roasted red peppers, mushrooms, fresh spinach and herbs marry together...
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