Frozen Festive Feasts

The UmhlangaDecember 17, 2021

Let this wonderful family business help you get your holiday spread ready quickly and simply with delicious and wholesome meal ideas.

In March 2018 Frozen for You was born from the international award-winning catering company “By Word of Mouth”. This catering and events business has been voted as “Top Catering Company” for the past 21 years and has been in existence for 28 years. It is a family run business, run by Adrian and Karen Short who are both passionate foodies and entrepreneurs. Frozen for You was created, giving clients more access to their much-loved favourite recipes and giving people the opportunity to serve their award-winning restaurant style food in their homes without having to wait for a special occasion.

The principles of Frozen for You are based on:

Simplicity, Generosity, Convenience, and, most importantly, Quality.

These values are at the heart of everything they do. This includes generous homestyle meals, made with quality ingredients, using simple traditional methods.

Frozen for You has your perfect festive recipe this holiday season.

All the dishes you will need for your festive harvest table, and a selection of vegetarian options, to make it a memorable and leisurely celebration for everyone are available at your convenience.

 

Their festive harvest table suggestions:

Savoury:

Spinach and Feta Quiche- garnished with rocket

Tags: Diabetic-Friendly, Entertaining , Lunch , Summer , Vegetarian

Not suitable for microwaves

This product is not suitable for grilling unless placed in an oven-proof dish

Oven

*Defrost prior to cooking*

Defrost overnight in the fridge

Preheat oven to 160°C. Place quiche onto a baking tray

When removing the quiche from the oven, leave it to stand on the tray for 5 minutes and transfer to a serving plate

320g (Serves 1-2)

Total: 10-15 minutes

1.2kg (Serves 8-10)

Total: 15-20 minutes

*It’s important to note that the listed portion sizes should be used as a guide only, as it really depends on each individual’s appetite and if any accompaniments are being served.

Note: Ensure food is piping hot throughout. If not, heat for an additional brief period

Allow food to stand for 2 minutes before serving

Once defrosted, please keep refrigerated and eat within 48 hours

Karen’s Asian Chicken

Tags: Chicken , Contains Alcohol (sherry) , Dairy-Free

Not suitable for Microwaves

This product is not suitable for grilling unless placed in an oven-proof dish

Oven

*Defrost prior to cooking*

Preheat oven to 180°C. Remove sleeve and film lid and take out the tub of dressing

Spread the chicken strips out evenly in the dish

Place in the centre of the oven on a baking tray

720g (Serves 4)

Cook for 15-25 minutes, until the chicken strips are warmed through and starts to crisp up again giving it a stir halfway through to ensure even cooking

Allow the chicken to cool down uncovered

Ensure that the dressing is properly sealed. Shake to mix

Pour the dressing over the cooled salad and place on a bed of crisp lettuce

Ensure food is piping hot throughout. If not, heat for an additional brief period

Allow food to stand for 2 minutes before serving

Once defrosted, please keep refrigerated and eat within 48 hours. Follow cooking guidelines but reduce the cooking time

Karen’s Tip:

Sprinkle with chopped chives and toasted flaked almonds as a garnish.

Butternut Sage and Lentil Lasagne

Tags: Entertaining , Vegetarian

Not suitable for microwaves

This product is not suitable for grilling unless placed in an oven-proof dish

Oven

*Defrost prior to cooking*

Preheat oven to 180°C. Remove sleeve and film lid

Place in the centre of the oven on a baking tray

400g (serves 1)

Cook for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown

800g (Serves 2)

Cook for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown

1.6kg (Serves 4-6)

Cook for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown

Portion size is a guideline, as it depends on one’s appetite and if any accompaniments are being served.

This product can be cooked from frozen. Follow cooking instructions and increase the cooking time by approximately 10 minutes. Cover with kitchen foil for the first half of the cook to avoid browning or drying out.

 

Note: Ensure food is piping hot throughout. If not, heat for an additional brief period

Allow food to stand for 2 minutes before serving

Once defrosted, please keep refrigerated and eat within 48 hours

Serving Suggestion: Best served with a green salad and our Crusty Plain Loaf

Glazed Norwegian Salmon – with honey, ginger, soya and orange flavours

Tags: Dairy-Free, Entertaining , Fish , Gluten-Free , Summer

Not suitable for microwaves

Defrost for 24 hours in the fridge

Once defrosted, remove from packaging, place on a dish and serve

In the case of any leftovers, please keep refrigerated and eat within 48 hours

*It’s important to note that the listed portion sizes should be used as a guide only, as it really depends on each individual’s appetite and if any accompaniments are being served.

Note: Once defrosted, please keep refrigerated and eat within 48 hours

Serving Suggestion: Top with a festive garnish of your choice, we used cherries and dill.

 

Chicken Galantine – stuffed with spinach and nuts served at room temperature Served with pesto cream

Tags: Contains Alcohol (brandy), Contains Nuts , Diabetic-Friendly , Entertaining , Gluten-Free

Not suitable for microwaves

To serve cold:

Defrost in the fridge overnight

Remove packaging and place on serving dish

Slice and serve with our Pesto Cream Sauce

To serve hot:

Defrost in the fridge overnight

Remove packaging

Cover in kitchen foil and cook at 180 degrees for 30 minutes

Slice and serve with our Pesto Cream Sauce

*It’s important to note that the listed portion sizes should be used as a guide only, as it really depends on each individual’s appetite and if any accompaniments are being served.

Note: Allow food to stand for 2 minutes before serving

Once defrosted, please keep refrigerated and eat within 48 hours.

Serving Suggestion: Best served with our Pesto Cream Sauce.

Crusty Plain Loaf

Tags: Braai, Dairy-Free , Diabetic-Friendly , Sauces & Sides , Vegan , Vegetarian

Not suitable for microwaves

Homemade Artisanal Sourdough

900g (Serves 8-10)

Oven

Defrost loaf, preferably overnight, until it is soft and spongy

Preheat oven to between 230-260 degrees C

Only when desired temperature is reached, break open freezer bag and place on baking rack in the center of oven

Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes until the outside of the loaf is hard, and the colour is a dark golden brown

Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. Allow loaf to cool sufficiently before cutting

Note: Defrosted loaf does not have to be baked immediately, as long as it is not removed from freezer bag. It can stay in freezer bag, on a kitchen counter for up to 2 days before baking.

*It’s important to note that the listed portion sizes should be used as a guide only, as it really depends on each individual’s appetite and if any accompaniments are being served.

Storage instructions: Store loaf in a paper bag, placed on a kitchen surface, away from direct light or heat. Do not store in plastic bag or refrigerate. Loaf can be sliced, wrapped in Glad Wrap, and placed in freezer for use later. Remove slice from freezer as required, and place directly into toaster for best results.

Serving Suggestion: Best served with our Beef Lasagne.

 Rainbow Cous cous salad

Tags: Braai , Dairy-Free , Diabetic-Friendly , Lunch , Sauces & Sides , Summer , Vegetarian

310g (Serves 1-2)

620g (Serves 2-4)

Defrost for 24 hours in the fridge

Once defrosted, dish salad into a serving bowl and serve

Caution: In the unlikely event of there being any leftovers, keep in the fridge and eat within 48 hours.

Serving Suggestion: Top with fresh mint.

Festive delicious desserts:

Sweet:

Traditional baked Cheesecake – garnished with fresh berries and berry coulis

Tags: Desserts , Summer , Sweet , Vegetarian

220g (Serves 1-2)

Remove packaging

Take cheesecake out of its box and place on a serving plate while frozen

Defrost for 4 hours in the fridge

Slice with a hot knife. Dip your knife in hot water to get a lovely smooth slice

Eat as soon as possible once thawed

1kg (Serves 10-12)

Remove packaging

Take cheesecake out of its box and place on a serving plate while frozen

Defrost for 12 hours in the fridge

Slice with a hot knife. Dip your knife in hot water to get a lovely smooth slice

Eat as soon as possible once thawed

Cautionary Note: In the unlikely event of there being any leftovers, keep in the fridge and eat within 48 hours

*It’s important to note that the listed portion sizes should be used as a guide only, as it really depends on each individual’s appetite and if any accompaniments are being served.

Serving Suggestion: Best served with our Berry Coulis, Salted Caramel Sauce, or topped with seasonal fruit and caramel popcorn.

Chocolate Roulade filled with white chocolate mousse garnished with mint and berries

Tags: Desserts, Gluten-Free, Sweet

1kg (Serves 10-12)

Remove packaging

Take roulade out of its box and place on a serving plate while frozen

Defrost for 2-3 hours at room temperature or 4-5 hours in the fridge

Slice with a hot knife. Dip your knife in hot water to get a lovely smooth slice

Eat as soon as possible once thawed

 

Cautionary Note: In the unlikely event of there being any leftovers, keep in the fridge and eat within 48 hours.

*It’s important to note that the listed portion sizes should be used as a guide only, as it really depends on each individual’s appetite and if any accompaniments are being served.

Serving Suggestion: Dust with cocoa powder and serve with fresh berries, mint and chocolate balls.

 

 Date Squares  

Tags: Vegetarian

280g (4 Portions) – Portion size is a guideline, as it depends on one’s appetite and if any accompaniments are being served.

Defrost at room temperature for 6 hours.

Take date squares out of its box and place on a serving plate.

Please Note: Once defrosted, store at room temperature and consume within 48 hours.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a delicious cup of tea or as a finger dessert.

For more information and inspiration and their full range of Frozen for You meals visit their website and help yourself to enjoy a leisurely festive and holiday season. 

 

All the meal suggestions are available at these Frozen for You stores:

  • Mount Edgecombe, Flanders Mall, Umhlanga
  • Avenues, Hilton
  • And for your convenience online orders
  • Delivery in the Durban area to Kloof and
  • North coast up to Sheffield Beach.