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.***

January 2011 Menu

Well, well. Before we know it, 2011 will be here! I hope each of you had a blessed Christmas and that you were able to spend some time with family and friends! 2010 has been quite the year for my family, so we are really looking forward to a new year! With a new year, comes New Year's Resolutions. Why not add this to your list: Save $$$ by eating out less and cooking for your family instead. "It's in the Bag!" is here to help you achieve this goal! We know that not everyone is born a chef, but we're determined to bring out the inner-cook in everyone! As we enter 2011, "It's in the Bag!" enters into it's THIRD year of cooking with you. I can't believe we've been at this for more than 30 months, and have had more than 500 orders!!! Each month we have our "regular" customers who wouldn't know what to do without us. And every month we have our faithful customers refer us to their friends. We love spreading the stress-free way of preparing dinner. Here is the menu and the rest of the information follows.

Baked Black Bean Chili – a homemade black bean chili that is baked before serving (Oven, 45 minutes)
Carolina BBQ Chicken – chicken breasts grilled in a tangy homemade barbeque sauce (Grill, 10-15 minutes)
Cheesy Mexican Chicken – Mexican-inspired chicken breasts cooked cheese sauce (Stovetop/Oven, 30 minutes)
Country Fried Chicken Strips – seasoned chicken strips lightly battered and fried to perfection (Stovetop, 15-20 minutes)
*Herbed Flank Steak – a tender flank steak rubbed with a blend of herbs (Grill, 10 -15 minutes)
Mai Tai Pork – a pork tenderloin cooked in a Mai Tai marinade and served with crushed pineapple (Oven, 1 hour)
Oven Fried Fish – fish fillets lightly breaded and oven-fried (Oven, 15 minutes)
Peppered Pork Chops – pork chops and bell peppers are slow-cooked in this tasty dinner (Slow Cooker, 8 hours)
Pizza Burgers – hamburger patties that your kids are sure to love…made with some of your favorite pizza toppings (Grill, 10 minutes)
Sticky Chicken – a slow-roasted whole chicken full of flavor (Oven, 1 ½ - 5 hours depending on cooking method desired)

RSVPs for the month are due January 7th. Due to recent health issues that are being taken care of, and my son's 2nd birthday party this month, we are NOT having a party. All meals will be made ahead of time and ready for pick up by the 21st. I plan on being home on the 21st, 22nd (minus the hours we are hosting Drew's party), and the 23rd (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 January 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 * (Herbed Flank Steak), please add $2 per order. If you would like to order more than ten meals, add $12 per meal (or $14 for the Herbed Flank Steak).The cost is $155...and there's nothing else you need to provide!

Here is the incentive for January......

Incentive #1 - If you refer a NEW person to "It's in the Bag!" for January 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).

December Menu

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, let the craziness of the Christmas season begin! "It's in the Bag!" is here to offer you a time-saving (and stress-free) way to prepare a healthy dinner for your family, despite an over-full schedule. The details are below, but first, the menu.....

Canadian Chicken - chicken breasts marinated in a seasoned sauce (Broil, Grill or Stovetop, 15-20 minutes)

Cilantro Lime Chicken Strips - chicken strips sauteed in a cilantro-lime sauce....GREAT when sliced and served as fajitas (Stovetop, 10-15 minutes)

Fall Pork Roast - a lean pork roast slow cooked in a holiday-inspired sauce (Slow Cooker, 6-8 hours)

Garlic Chicken - chicken breasts baked in a garlic crumb coating (Oven, 20-30 minutes)

Greek Minestrone Soup - a traditional minestrone soup with added ground beef...can be made "greek" by adding feta cheese before serving (Stovetop, 30 minutes)

Mojito Chicken - chicken breasts marinated and grilled in a mint-lime marinade (Grill, 15-20 minutes)

*Samurai Steak - a tender marinated steak...it's delicious...don't know what else to say (Grill, 15-20 minutes)

Secret Spice Tilapia - pan-fried spicy blackened tilapia fillets (Stovetop, 10-15 minutes)

Skillet Lasagna - our tasty lasagna recipe cooked in a different way...in a skillet (Stovetop, 30 minutes)

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder - a hearty corn chowder recipe...with ham (Slow Cooker, 4-6 hours)

The cost is $145...and there's nothing else you need to provide! I know that Thanksgiving is barely behind us, and you're all probably sick of turkey already. Here's a great way to fill your freezer with meals that contain NO turkey! The party for December will be held on Friday, December 17th at 7:00 pm at my house. (Email me if you need my address.) If you are not able to attend the party, but would like to order the meals, simply add $10 to your total. The RSVP deadline is NEXT Friday, December 3rd. So please let us know no later than that if you're planning on attending or ordering. (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!) 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 * (Samurai Steak), please add $2 per order. If you would like to order more than ten meals, add $12 per meal (or $14 for the Samurai Steak).

There are two incentives for November.....

Incentive #1 - If you refer a NEW person to "It's in the Bag!" for December 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).

Incentive #2 - Any person who ATTENDS the party this month can take an ADDITIONAL $10 OFF their order (so starting at $135, before any "special orders"). This is our Christmas gift to those wanting to come "celebrate" and help make meals! :)

November 2010 Menu

Hi friends. Well, with November right around the corner, the busyness of the holiday season is soon to begin! "It's in the Bag!" would like to offer you a time-saving (and stress-free) way to prepare a healthy dinner for your family. The details are below, but for now, the menu.....

(*) Apple Butter Pork - pork tenderloin baked in an apple butter sauce...will make your entire house smell like the holidays (Oven, 1 1/2 hours)

Cajun Skillet Chops - boneless pork chops with a cajun-spiced crumb coating, cooked in a skillet of corn, tomatoes and onions (Stovetop, 30 minutes)

Chicken Enchilada Soup - a hearty soup made with all of your favorite chicken enchilada ingredients (Stovetop, 30-45 minutes)

Dijon Crusted Chicken - chicken breasts baked with a dijon-seasoned crumb coating (Stovetop, 20 minutes)

Holiday Any Day Chicken - chicken breasts topped with onion slices in a semi-sweet red (not spaghetti) sauce (Oven, 35 minutes)

Honey Dijon Glazed Ham - a thick ham steak with a honey-dijon glaze (Grill, 20 minutes)

Ranchero Onion Burgers - southwestern-style burger patties seasoned with salsa and French fried onions (Grill, 10 minutes)

Roast Beef Au Jus - au jus sandwiches cooked "crock-style" (Crock, 3-4 hours)

Seasoned Tilapia - baked tilapia fillets coated with a semi-spicy seasoning (bake, 15-20 minutes)

Zesty Spaghetti Bolognese - meat spaghetti in a creamy red sauce (Stovetop, 30-45 minutes)

The cost is $145...and there's nothing else you need to provide! I know that we pushed the October dates back a week, but we're getting back on schedule for November (the first and third Fridays). Some of you have just picked up October's meals, but don't worry....there's plenty of time to have an empty freezer before November's meals are ready. The party for November will be held on Friday, November 19th at 7:00 pm at my house. (Email me if you need my address.) If you are not able to attend the party, but would like to order the meals, simply add $10 to your total. The RSVP deadline is NEXT Friday, November 5th. So please let us know no later than that if you're planning on attending or ordering. (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!) 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 * (Apple Butter Pork), please add $2 per order. If you would like to order more than ten meals, add $12 per meal (or $14 for the Apple Butter Pork).

There are two incentives for November.....

Incentive #1 - If you refer a NEW person to "It's in the Bag!" for November,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).

Incentive #2 - Any person who ATTENDS the party this month will have their name entered in a drawing to receive a $25 gift certificate towards your next order (Disclaimer: One entry per order, if in attendance at the party.)

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.***

And don't forget to check out our blog at itsinthebagmeals.blogspot.com.

--
Dana Nordlander

"The will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you."

September Menu

Now that school has begun and schedules have started to get crazy, "It's in the Bag!" is ready to offer you a solution for your dinnertime disasters! Before getting into all of the details, here's the menu............

Each meal has a brief description, along with the cooking method and approximate amount of time it takes to prepare and cook the meal.

Broiled Parmesan Tilapia - tilapia fillets with a creamy parmesan topping (Broil, Ready in 10 minutes)

*Beef Tips - tender chunks of beef in a creamy mushroom sauce. (Oven, Ready in 2 hours)

Cajun Chicken - chicken breasts seasoned with a Cajun rub...not too spicy (Grill, Ready in 20 minutes)

Jerk Tenderloin - pork tenderloin seasoned with a mild jerk rub...not spicy (Oven, Ready in 25 minutes)

Mama Mia's Spaghetti - homestyle Italian spaghetti meat sauce (Stovetop, Ready in 30 minutes)

Mini Meatloaves - meatloaf formed into mini-loaves, topped with a sweet ketchup sauce (Oven, Ready in 45 minutes)

Pecan Crusted Chicken Strips - pretty self-explanatory...chicken strips baked with a pecan crumb coating (Oven, Ready in 30 minutes)

Sticky Chicken - a super-moist and flavorful rotisserie-style whole chicken (Oven, Ready in 1 1/2 hours or 5 hours...two different oven cooking methods)

Taco Soup - the name says it all...a variety of taco ingredients cooked in a zesty taco-seasoned soup (Stovetop, Ready in 30 minutes)

Tailgating Pork Chops - boneless pork chops cooked in a slightly-sweet marinade (Grill, Ready in 15 minutes)


The cost is $145...and there's nothing else you need to provide! The party for this month will be held on Friday, September 17th at 7:00 pm at my house. (Email me if you need my new address.) If you are not able to attend the party, but would like to order the meals, simply add $10 to your total. The RSVP deadline is next Friday, September 3rd. So please let us know no later than that if you're planning on attending or ordering. (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!) 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 * (Beef Tips), please add $2 per order. If you would like to order more than ten meals, add $12 per meal (or $14 for the Beef Tips).

Just like last month, we are offering two incentives for September.....

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

Incentive #2 - Any person who ATTENDS the party this month will have their name entered in a drawing to receive an additional FREE meal added to your next order (Disclaimer: One entry per order, if in attendance at the party.)

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.***