August 2011 Menu

"It's in the Bag!" is back in business...and getting back into the swing of things. Our first month back went well...only a few minor mishaps with the cooking directions. This month it's back to perfection!!!

Here are all of the details for August.....

If you're looking for a way to reduce a little (or a lot) of stress at dinner time, give "It's in the Bag!" a try! There is no obligation...so why not give it a shot?! I can promise you (along with 20+ other families) that you will LOVE it. As always, a HUGE "thank you" to our faithful friends who keep "It's in the Bag"" going...I don't know where I'd be without my freezer meals.

It's time for August's menu...some new recipes (that I have tested to make sure they're superb) and some oldies (but goodies).

Here is the menu and the rest of the information follows. All meals have a description, cooking method, and approximate cooking time. (Little to NO prep is involved on your part...all of the work is done for you!)

*Burgundy Grilled Steak – a tender flank steak in a red wine marinade (Grill, 20 minutes)

Creamy Chicken Alfredo – chicken breasts slow-cooked in a homemade creamy alfredo sauce…kids are sure to chow down on this one! (Slow Cooker, 4-6 hours)

Grilled Citrus Chicken – chicken breasts basted with a tangy citrus sauce (Grill, 20 minutes)

Honey Dijon Ham – ham grilled and basted with a honey Dijon glaze (Grill, 15-20 minutes)

Italian Crusted Fish – tilapia fillets breaded with an Italian-inspired crumb coating (Oven, 10-12 minutes)

Lemon Dill Chicken – chicken breasts pan fried with a lemon-dill crumb coating (Stovetop, 15 minutes)

Seasoned Chicken Strips – tender chicken strips with a southwestern kick (Stovetop, 15-20 minutes)

Slow Cooker Pork Chops – pork chops slow cooked in a garlic sauce (Slow Cooker, 4-6 hours)

Sweet Sugar Burgers - hearty hamburger patties with a hint of sweetness, served on toasted buns (Grill, 15 minutes)

Taco Soup – a hearty, “any-weather” soup that’s made up of your favorite taco ingredients (Stovetop, 30 minutes)

RSVPs for the month are due THIS FRIDAY, August 5th. The cost for this month is $155. We WILL NOT be offering a party this month. Meals will be ready for pick-up starting Saturday, August 20th. I plan on being home on the 20th and the 21st (minus the time we're at church) for meal pick-up. Please let me know NO LATER than FRIDAY, August 5th, if you are ordering the August meals. (If you cancel your order anytime after the deadline, you are financially responsible for your meals. We will do our best to sell them, but cannot guarantee anything!) Remember, only order the meals that your family will eat. Feel free to make your menu of ten meals using any combination of the choices above. A standard order includes one of every meal listed above. If you would like to substitute any of the meals on the list for additional orders of the meal marked with * (Burgundy Grilled Steak), please add $2 per order. If you would like to order more than ten meals, add $12 per meal (or $14 for the meal marked with *).The cost is $155...and there's nothing else you need to provide!

Here is the on-going incentive we're offering......

Incentive #1 - If you refer a NEW person to "It's in the Bag!" for this month you can take $10 off of your order! (Make sure they give your name when they RSVP with their order.) If you have more than one person to refer, this offer is good for up to THREE new referrals (up to $30 off) each month.

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to call me on my home number (281) 758-0838 or my cell (281) 732-4689. To RSVP (or decline), simply reply to this email.

***Please let us know of any food allergies (or sensitivities) you may have when placing your order.***

Nutritional Information available upon request.

March Menu

It's time for March's menu. March, really??? Where has the time gone???

Here is the menu and the rest of the information follows. All meals have a description, cooking method, and approximate cooking time. (Little to NO prep is involved!)

Baked Chicken Strips – tender chicken strips lightly seasoned and breaded, baked in the oven…your kids are sure to love them! (Oven, 30 minutes)
Borracho Chicken – chicken slow-cooked along with borracho-style beans (Slow Cooker, 4-6 hours)
Fried Pork Chops – boneless pork chops with a seasoned crumb-coating pan fried (Stovetop, 15-20 minutes)
Mini Meatloaves – one of our most-requested meals…an original recipe for meatloaf formed into “mini” loaves, topped with a sweet ketchup mixture (Oven, 30-45 minutes)
Mustard Glazed Ham – a ham steak baked in a tangy mustard sauce (Oven, 15-20 minutes)
*Orange Glazed Salmon – salmon fillets topped with a semi-sweet citrus glaze (Broil, 20 minutes)
Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken – marinated chicken breasts grilled with pineapple slices (Grill, 15-20 minutes)
*Polynesian Steak – a tender flank steak marinated in a homemade Polynesian sauce (Grill, 15-20 minutes)
Savory Baked Chicken – chicken breasts baked in a homemade honey barbecue sauce (Oven, 30 minutes)
Teriyaki Burgers – burger patties seasoned (and basted) with a homemade teriyaki sauce and topped with grilled pineapple (Grill, 10-15 minutes)


RSVPs for the month are due March 4th. For various reasons, again we are NOT having a party. All meals will be made ahead of time and ready for pick up by the 18th. I plan on being home on the 18th, 19th, and the 20th (minus the time we're at church) for meal pick-up. Please let me know NO LATER than NEXT FRIDAY if you are ordering the March meals. (If you cancel your order anytime after the deadline, you are financially responsible for your meals. We will do our best to sell them, but cannot guarantee anything!) Remember, only order the meals that your family will eat. Feel free to make your menu of ten meals using any combination of the choices above. A standard order includes one of every meal listed above. If you would like to substitute any of the meals on the list for additional orders of the meals marked with * (Orange Glazed Salmon or Polynesian Steak), please add $2 per order. If you would like to order more than ten meals, add $12 per meal (or $14 for the two meals marked with *).The cost is $155...and there's nothing else you need to provide!

Here is the on-going incentive we're offering......

Incentive #1 - If you refer a NEW person to "It's in the Bag!" for this month you can take $10 off of your order! (Make sure they give your name when they RSVP with their order.) If you have more than one person to refer, this offer is good for up to THREE new referrals (up to $30 off) each month.

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to call me on my home number (281) 758-0838 or my cell (281) 732-4689. To RSVP (or decline), simply reply to this email.

***Please let us know of any food allergies (or sensitivities) you may have when placing your order.***

February Menu

I feel like just when I can see the shelves in my freezer, it's already time to fill 'em back up! I hope each of you has enjoyed January's meals! There were quite a few "new recipes" on the menu last month...and I've gotten really good feedback on them all. Woo hoo! If you're looking for a way to reduce a little (or a lot) of stress at dinner time, give "It's in the Bag!" a try! There is no obligation...so why not give it a shot?! I can promise you (along with 20+ other people) that you will LOVE it. As always, a HUGE "thank you" to our faithful friends who keep "It's in the Bag"" going...I don't know where I'd be without my freezer meals.

Here is the menu and the rest of the information follows. All meals have a description, cooking method, and approximate cooking time. (Little to NO prep is involved!)

Apricot Glazed Pork – a pork roast slow-cooked in a semi-sweet apricot glaze (Slow Cooker, 6-8 hours)
Chicken Durango – chicken breasts baked in a lemon-butter sauce (Oven, 45 minutes)
Chinese Chicken – thin chicken strips stir-fried in a Chinese brown sauce (Stovetop, 20 minutes)
Creamy Chicken & Biscuits – similar to the inside of a chicken pot pie, served over fresh baked biscuits (Stovetop, 20 minutes)
*Garlic Grilled Steak – a tender steak grilled in a garlic-infused marinade (Grill, 20 minutes)
Oregano Chicken – chicken breasts baked in a lemon-oregano sauce (Oven, 30 minutes)
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia – tilapia fillets crusted with an Italian-parmesan crumb mixture (Oven, 10-15 minutes)
Rob’s Pork Chops - boneless pork chops in a soy sauce based marinade...named after my hubby 'cause he likes them so much (Grill or Broil, 10-15 minutes)
Sloppy Joes - these put Manwich to shame; ground beef cooked in a semi-sweet sauce served on buns (Stovetop, Ready in 30 minutes)
Texas Chili – a hearty, Southwest-inspired chili…back by popular demand! (Stovetop, 30 minutes)


RSVPs for the month are due February 4th. For various reasons, again we are NOT having a party. All meals will be made ahead of time and ready for pick up by the 18th. I plan on being home on the 18th, 19th, and the 20th (minus the time we're at church) for meal pick-up. Please let me know NO LATER than NEXT FRIDAY if you are ordering the February meals. (If you cancel your order anytime after the deadline, you are financially responsible for your meals. We will do our best to sell them, but cannot guarantee anything!) Remember, only order the meals that your family will eat. Feel free to make your menu of ten meals using any combination of the choices above. A standard order includes one of every meal listed above. If you would like to substitute any of the meals on the list for additional orders of the meal marked with * (Garlic Grilled Steak), please add $2 per order. If you would like to order more than ten meals, add $12 per meal (or $14 for the Garlic Grilled Steak).The cost is $155...and there's nothing else you need to provide!

Here is the on-going incentive we're offering......

Incentive #1 - If you refer a NEW person to "It's in the Bag!" for this month you can take $10 off of your order! (Make sure they give your name when they RSVP with their order.) If you have more than one person to refer, this offer is good for up to THREE new referrals (up to $30 off).

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to email me at dana.nordlander@gmail.com.

***Please let us know of any food allergies (or sensitivities) you may have when placing your order.***