Here's What's on the Menu this month!

We use the best of local ingredients and we are proud of the farmers and producers that supply us!  All of our chicken breast and thighs are from Warburg Poultry Farms of Warburg; whole chicken, eggs, and turkey from Moralta Poultry Farms in Morinville; beef from Easyford Cattle Company of Drayton Valley, sausage and back bacon from Irving Fresh Farms of Round Hill, bison from Kickin Ash of St. Albert, alpaca from Belle Valley Farms of Morinville, honey from Lola Canola of Bon Accord, pork tenderloin from Sturgeon Valley Pork of St. Albert, and some of our fruit and vegetables from Sunflower Gardens of St. Albert.  We are always looking for great local products - let us know if you have a secret source to share!

 September’s Menu – (August 31 – September 25, 2010) With lots of tasty and easy to make meals, you’ll be ready to handle that back-to-school rush – we can help you stay organized.

Dinner

Baja Tacos

A Californian version on the traditional taco.  Tuna steaks are spiced with loads of flavour, including cumin, oregano and two kinds of chili powderand then combined with black beans and cheese and rolled in flour tortillas (provided).  (Stovetop & Broiler/BBQ)  NEW  Kids 2 of 3, Asmb 1 of 3, Home 2 of 3.  Vegetarian Dish 

Chicken Kiev

Succulent farm fresh chicken breasts are rolled around bacon and asparagus to provide a refreshing twist on this traditional dish.   The stuffed chicken is then rolled in panko bread crumbs for a tasty and satisfying meal that appeals to the whole family.   Easy at home (just place in the oven), but provides an impressive presentation when served with white or brown rice (provided) with perhaps a simple berry compote.  (Oven)  Kids 3 of 3, Asmb 2 of 3, Home 1 of 3.

Chicken Parmesan

Boneless, skinless naturally-raised chicken breasts are marinated in an Italian vinagrette and then covered in a mixture of seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, additional spices and baked in a layer of delicious marinara sauce.  You tell us that this is the best Chicken Parmesan you've ever had!  Serve with your choice of regular or whole wheat spaghetti (included) and pair with a glass of Zinfandel.  (Bake) Kids 3 of 3, Asmb 2 of 3, Home 1 of 3

Ginger Beef

We can't believe how many requests we get for this meal!  Have a great Chinese meal in the comfort of your own home with fabulous crispy ginger beef over thin chow mien noodles (provided).  Nothing is more addictive than loads of fresh ginger, garlic, and soy sauce flavouring thin strips of beef.   (Stovetop) Kids 3 of 3, Asmb 2 of 3, Home 3 of 3

Honey and Mustard Pork Tenderloin

This one sounds ordinary but it's far from it!  Garlic, balsamic vinegar, honey and mustard combine for a healthy marinade treat.  These succulent pork tenderloins sears quickly on the barbeque or under the broiler.  Just serve over Jasmine or brown rice (provided), add a spinach salad and a glass of Chenin Blanc and you've got a fabulous meal.  (BBQ or Oven) Kids 3 of 3, Asmb 1 of 3, Home 2 of 3.

Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Cake

Refreshing, tasty, smooth...there aren't enough words to accurately describe this wonderful dessert with a pecan based crust and an ice cream and lemon curd filling and finally finished off with a meringue topping.  Let's just say you won't be disappointed feeding this to family and friends - just don't expect to find any leftovers!!  Gluten-free too!(Oven)  NEW  Kids 3 of 3, Asmb 3 of 3, Home 1 of 3.  Vegetarian Dish 

Maple Cranberry Chicken Breasts

Pure maple syrup, cranberries, mushrooms, garlic and rosemary simmer around succulent naturally-raised chicken breasts.  This addictive combination will meet with rave reviews!  Serve with Dinner Factory Roasted Potatoes (included), and perhaps some green beans. (Stovetop) Kids 3 of 3, Asmb 2 of 3, Home 2 of 3.

Mexican Stuffed Pasta Shells

Have a taste bud vacation with the flavours of Mexico!  This has become a new family  favorite!  These large pasta shells are filled with ground beef, salsa, corn, and beans and topped off with cheese, sour cream and green onions.  Ready from the oven in 30 minutes, or place in the oven from frozen for 90 minutes!  (Oven) Kids 3 of 3, Asmb 3 of 3, Home 1 of 3.

Orange Pecan Chicken

A simple and quick dish!  The delightfully creamy (no dairy, though!) orange sauce crunchy with pecans is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!  Pair it with a simple side of either white or brown rice (provided) and maybe steam some green peas or broccoli for a healthy and colourful meal.  (Broiler & Stovetop) Kids 3 of 3, Asmb 1 of 3, Home 2 of 3.

Pulled Beef on a Bun

This is Emily's favorite!  Come home to a delicious slow cooked meal.  The comforting smells of beef, onions and peppers combined with a barbeque style sauce will have your senses in overdrive.  Serve on warm crusty baguettini (provided), perhaps with a crisp green salad. (Slow cooker)  Kids 3 of 3, Asmb 1 of 3, Home 1 of 3.

Roast Chicken with Pumpkin Stuffing

Can't wait for Thanksgiving?  The comforting tastes of autumn comes out in this easy, moist, flavourful dish - who knows it might be the new Thanksgiving dinner dish!  A whole chicken is roasted with a a delightful pumpkin walnut breadcrumb stuffing.  Serve alongside your choice of either white or brown rice (provided) for a full meal.  (Stovetop & Oven)  NEW  Kids 3 of 3, Asmb 2 of 3, Home 1 of 3.

Salmon Roulade

A special alternative to a traditional turkey dinner, or just an extra special treat to cheer you up on a cool fall night!  A whole salmon filet is rolled with a stuffing of scallops, crab, shrimp, lemon and herbs.  This is sliced to serve, placed over a pilaf of Jasmine rice (provided), then drizzled with it's elegant white butter sauce (beurre blanc).   A premium of $20 will be added to your total when choosing this item.  A little more work to assemble in our store, but this is a customer favourite!  Serves 6+.  (Oven and stovetop)  Kids 2 of 3, Asmb 3 of 3, Home 3 of 3.  Vegetarian Dish

Sweet Mango Prawn Curry

Full of texture and taste, this dish requires only a bit of stirring to produce smells that will bring the family to the table.  Prawns, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and mango with a very mild Thai red curry spice make this a wonderful meal.  You will be craving the leftovers the next day!  Serve over Jasmine or brown rice (provided). (Stovetop)  Kids 2 of 3, Asmb 1 of 3, Home 2 of 3.

Whole Grain Portobello Bake

An all-in-one dish that is super healthy, but also super tasty!  A fabulous blend of whole grain rice combined with Portobello mushrooms, artichoke hearts, fire-roasted tomatoes, onions, beans and spices creates an easy, any night meal.  (Oven)  NEW  Kids 2 of 3, Asmb 1 of 3, Home 1 of 3.  Vegetarian Dish 


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RATINGS!!  NEW

Dinner Factory wants to give you all the information you need to choose the meals that are the best fit for you and your family - so we've developed some rating systems to give you more information about the meals you are choosing!  We have not made any changes to our typical mix of menu items - we're just letting you know a bit more about each choice.

KIDS Ratings!  We're trying to help you decide which of our meals your kids might like best. 

KIDS 3 of 3 - almost every kid will love these ones

KIDS 2 of 3 - most kids will like this, maybe not for your picky eater 

KIDS 1 of 3 - still delicious but likely has a few ingredients that many kids don't typically like, for example curry, spinach, or chili

ASMB (Assembly) Ratings!  This rating tells you how much time it is going to take you to assemble this meal in our store.  Some customers want to get many meals made in a short amount of time, and other customers love to take their time and make an afternoon or evening of it.  That's why we don't put a time limit on your session - we want you to relax and have fun, and most importantly do it your way!

ASMB 1 of 3 - you'll get this meal together in 2-3 minutes!  Usually involves one or two ziplocs at most.

ASMB 2 of 3 - you'll assemble this meal in about 5-8 minutes.  Maybe one or two ziplocs with the peel of a lemon, or maybe 3 or 4 ziplocs, or some light mixing.

ASMB 3 of 3 - you'll assembly this meal in 10-20 minutes.  This is your stuffing, rolling and skewering type of dishes.  They all come with complete instructions and staff assistance, but sometimes a great meal takes time!

HOME Ratings!  This is the amount of effort the meal will take you to cook at home.  Be aware though that usually the easiest meals (put in oven and forget) take about twice as long to cook as the not-as-mindless meals that are browned and/or simmered on the stove top.  For exact cooking instructions for each meal, check our "Cooking/Nutrition" from the blue menu bar above. 

HOME 1 of 3 - These are the "comes in the foil pan, throw it in the oven and forget about it for 50 minutes" meals.  Also included are "throw it in the crockpot in the morning" meals, and the "throw it on the BBQ, turn it, and serve it" meals.

HOME 2 of 3 - These are the more average "have the meal simmering in one pot and the rice or pasta boiling in another pot" meals.  Nothing too crazy.

HOME 3 of 3 - These are the ones that get a bit crazy if you're not completely comfortable in your kitchen.  But we make double sure they are super delicious and worth every bit of effort.

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