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We believe delicious meals should be easy and accessible to all. That’s why our experts have created unique and flavorful ready-to-cook entrees that can only be found at Heinen’s. From marinated, stuffed and breaded proteins to plant-based selections, fire up the grill, warm your favorite skillet or preheat the oven to enjoy our wide variety of mealtime options any way you like in a matter of minutes!
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Beef Cooking Instructions
Marinated Beef Steak Cooking Instructions
Great for the grill! Grill over medium-high heat until your preferred doneness is reached. Depending on the thickness of the steak, about 5 minutes on each side for rare and 7 minutes each side for medium.
Temperature Guide:
Rare: 120° F
Medium Rare: 130° F
Medium: 140° F
Medium Well: 150° F
Well: 160° F
Stovetop Ready! Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Place the marinated steak in the skillet and let it cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes on each side for rare and 7 minutes each side for medium (depending on the thickness of the steak).
Beef Kabobs and Satays Cooking Instructions
Great for the grill! Grill over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side making sure to rotate on all sides evenly or until your preferred doneness is reached.
Temperature Guide:
Rare: 120° F
Medium Rare: 130° F
Medium: 140° F
Medium Well: 150° F
Well: 160° F
Ready to Bake! Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat cooking sheet with oil or non-stick cooking spray. Place kabobs or satays at least 1 inch apart on the cooking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes, turning every 5 to 10 minutes until your preferred doneness is reached.
Gourmet Burgers Cooking Instructions
Great for the grill! Grill over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes per side making sure to rotate on all sides evenly or until your preferred doneness is reached.
Stovetop Ready! Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Place burgers in the skillet and cook, flipping halfway through until your preferred doneness is reached.
- Medium-rare (warm, red center): 6 minutes, or 130 to 135°
- Medium (warm, pink center): 7 to 8 minutes, or 140 to 145°
- Medium-well (hot, slightly pink center): 9 minutes, or 150 to 155°
- Well done (brown all the way through): 10 minutes, or 160 to 165°
Bistro Filet with Asparagus Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 10-15 minutes or to desired doneness.
Temperature Guide:
Rare 120° F
Medium Rare 130° F
Medium 140° F
Medium Well 150° F
Well 160° F
Spinach Florentine-Stuffed Eye of Round Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F or to desired doneness.
Rare 120° F
Medium Rare 130° F
Medium 140° F
Medium Well 150° F
Well 160° F
Beef Fajita Mix Cooking Instructions
Stovetop Ready! Heat a medium skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high heat. Add the fajita mix and cook, stirring, until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, about 5 minutes or until desired doneness.
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place fajita mix in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 145°F or until desired doneness
Beef Pot Pie Cooking Instructions
Ready to bake! Preheat oven to 425°F. Place pot pie on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and pie reaches and internal temperature of 165°F.
Chicken Cooking Instructions
Breaded Boneless Chicken Wings Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 400°F. Place wings on foil lined sheet tray, spray with cooking spray (optional) and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the wings are crispy and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Breaded and Stuffed Chicken Breast Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 375°F. Place chicken breast on foil lined sheet tray, spray lightly with cooking spray (optional) and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Chicken Kabobs and Satays Cooking Instructions
Great for the Grill! Pre-heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill 7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
Ready to Bake! Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat cooking sheet with oil or non-stick cooking spray. Place kabobs or satays at least 1 inch apart on the cooking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes, turning every 5 to 10 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
After cooking, allow meat to rest 10 minutes before serving to seal in juice
Chicken Parmesan Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour sauce around the sides of the chicken. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F
Chicken Pot Pie Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 425°F. Place pot pit on a baking sheet. Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and pie reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Chicken Fajita Mix Cooking Instructions
Stovetop Ready! Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Add the fajita mix and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring until chicken reaches a temperature of 165°F.
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place fajita mix in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Chicken Piccata Cooking Instructions
Ready to bake! Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour sauce around the sides of the chicken. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
Chicken Teriyaki Cooking Instructions
Ready to bake! Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour sauce around the sides of the chicken. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
After cooking, allow meat to rest 10 minutes before serving to seal in juices.
Lemon Herb Stuffed Chicken Cooking Instructions
Great for the grill! Place the chicken breast-side-up over medium indirect heat on the grill with lid down for 20 minutes. Carefully flip the chicken to breast-side-down for 20 more minutes. Turn over again to breast-side-up and finish cooking until internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 10 more minutes.
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
After cooking, allow meat to rest 10 minutes before serving to seal in juices.
Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Cooking Instructions
Great for the Grill! Grill over medium high heat for 8-10 minutes total, 4-5 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. Place chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
After cooking, allow meat to rest 10 minutes before serving to seal in juices.
Marinated Chicken Breast Cooking Instructions
Great for the Grill! Grill over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes total, 5-6 minutes per side until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. Place chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
After cooking, allow meat to rest 10 minutes before serving to seal in juices.
Marinated Chicken Wings Cooking Instructions
Great for the Grill! Grill over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes per side. Transfer to a cooler part of the grill and cook another 8 minutes or until temperature of 165°F is reached and juices run clear.
Ready to bake! Preheat oven to 400°F and place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Place wings on wire rack and bake 50 to 60 minutes, turning halfway through until wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F and juices run clear.
Stuffed Split or Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 375°F. Place chicken breast on foil lined sheet tray and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
After cooking, allow meat to rest 10 minutes before serving to seal in juices.
Stuffed Whole Chickens Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 325F. Season and place chicken on foil lined sheet tray, breast side up. Bake until the chicken and stuffing reach an internal temperature of 165F. A 5lb chicken will take approximately 1-1.5 Hours.
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
After cooking, allow meat to rest 10 minutes before serving to seal in juices.
Seafood Cooking Instructions
Lobster Mac and Cheese Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until the mac and cheese reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
Seafood Kabobs Cooking Instructions
Includes Salmon and Scallops Kabobs, Scallops and Shrimp Kabobs, Salmon Kabobs, Tuna and Swordfish Kabobs
Great for the Grill! Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium heat. Brush the grates with oil to prevent the kabobs from sticking. Grill for 3 minutes per side, or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Ready to Bake! Preheat the oven to 350°F. Transfer kabobs to a foil-lined sheet tray and bake for 20 minutes, or until fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Stuffed Salmon Cooking Instructions
Includes Spinach and Artichoke, Crab stuffed and Salmon Mignon
Ready to Bake! Preheat the oven to 350F. Transfer the salmon to a foil-lined sheet tray and bake for 20 minutes, or until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145F.
Cedar Planked Salmon Cooking Instructions
This includes Smokey Maple, Chipotle and Two Brothers Salmon
Ready to Bake! Preheat the oven to 400°F. Transfer on the plank to a foil lined sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Crusted Seafood Cooking Instructions
Includes all Trout, Tilapia, Cod and Salmon
Ready to Bake! Preheat the oven to 350°F. Transfer fish to a foil-lined sheet tray and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Glazed or Marinated Seafood Cooking Instructions
Includes Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon, Tilapia Dijon, and Garlic Pepper Marinated Salmon
Ready to Bake! Preheat the oven to 350°F. Transfer fish to a foil-lined sheet tray and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Seafood Cakes Cooking Instructions
Includes Salmon and Crab Cakes
Ready to Bake! Preheat the oven to 350°F. Transfer the cakes to a foil-lined sheet tray coated lightly with vegetable oil and bake for 20 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
Stovetop Ready! Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Cook the cake for 2 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the cake reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Tuxedo Tuna Cooking Instructions
Stovetop Ready! Heat 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet on medium high heat until the oil is almost spoking. Add the crusted tuna steak and cook them over moderately high heat until slightly pink in the center, about 2 minutes per side.
Whole Branzino Cooking Instructions
Includes Greek Style and Citrus & Leek Stuffed Branzino
Great for the Grill! Preheat the grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Carefully place the whole fish on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin starts to crisp. Avoid moving the fish to prevent the skin from sticking to the grill. To flip the fish, use a spatula under the head end and tongs to hold the cavity closed. Cook the fish on the other side until the skin is crisp, 5-6 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145˚
Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp Cooking Instructions
Great for the Grill! Preheat the grill to medium heat and brush grates with oil. Grill for 3 minutes, flip and grill 3 more minutes or until shrimp is firm and opaque or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
Ready to Bake! Preheat the oven to 375°F. Transfer the shrimp to a shallow baking dish, coated lightly with vegetable oil and bake for approximately 10 minutes, until shrimp is firm and opaque or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
Seafood Burgers Cooking Instructions
Stovetop Ready! Please a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook the burger for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the burger reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Great for the Grill! Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium heat and brush grates with oil. Grill for 3 minutes, flip and grill 3 more minutes until the burger reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Pork Cooking Instructions
Pork Schnitzel Cooking Instructions
Stovetop Ready! Heat a medium skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high heat. Fry pork until crisp and golden brown, approximately 3 minutes per side or until internal temperature of 145 is reached.
Marinated Pork Chops Cooking Instructions
Great for the grill! Grill over medium-high heat, 2 minutes each side. Lower heat to medium and cook 8 more minutes or until an internal temperature of 140°F is reached.
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
After cooking, allow meat to rest 10 minutes before serving to seal in juices.
Marinated Pork Tenderloin Cooking Instructions
Great for the grill! Grill over medium-high heat turning every two minutes for 12 to 15 minutes or until an internal temperature of 140°F is reached.
Ready to bake! Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat an oven-safe skillet over high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer skillet to the oven and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F degrees, about 15 minutes.
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
After cooking, allow meat to rest 5 minutes before serving to seal in juices.
Pork Kabobs and Satays Cooking Instructions
Great for the Grill! Grill over medium-high heat 5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature of 145°F is reached.
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
After cooking, allow meat to rest 10 minutes before serving to seal in juices.
Marinated Ribs Cooking Instructions
Great for the Grill! Wrap ribs in heavy duty foil and grill over low indirect heat (300°F) for 2 hours with lid down. Remove from the grill and rest 20 minutes before serving with barbecue sauce of your choice.
Ready to bake! Preheat the oven to 300°F. Wrap ribs in heavy duty foil and place on a sheet tray. Bake for approximately 2 hours. Remove from the oven and rest for 20 minutes before serving with barbecue sauce of your choice.
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
After cooking, allow meat to rest 10 minutes before serving to seal in juices.
Italian Pork Tenderloin Cooking Instructions
Great for the Grill! Wrap ribs in heavy duty foil and grill over low indirect heat (300°F) for 2 hours with lid down. Remove from the grill and rest 20 minutes before serving.
Ready to bake! Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat an oven-safe skillet over high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer skillet to the oven and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F degrees, about 15 minutes.
Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
Pork Fajita Mix Cooking Instructions
Stovetop Ready! Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fajita mix and cook, stirring, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, about 5 minutes.
Sausage and Peppers Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour sauce over the sausage and peppers. Bake for 30 minutes or until sausage reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tray on the middle rack in the oven and bake at 350°F for approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the oven and drain grease. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 375°F. Place pork on a foil lined sheet tray and bake for 20 minutes per pound or until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached.
Note: for bacon wrapped pork tenderloins, sear both sides of the tenderloin in a skillet for approximately 2 minutes then move to finish in the oven.
Don’t Forget! Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking for more even cooking.
After cooking, allow meat to rest 10 minutes before serving to seal in juices.
Stuffed Pork Chops Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 375°F. Place pork chops on a foil lined sheet tray. Bake 20-25 minutes or until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached.
Flavored Bacon Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bacon on a foil or parchment lined sheet tray so they do not overlap. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip bacon over. Return to oven for an additional 5-10 minutes or until crispy.
Plant Based Cooking Instructions
Handmade Plant Based Burgers Cooking Instructions
Great for the grill! Grill burgers over medium heat for approximately 5-6 minutes, turning once. Burgers are done when heated through and crispy on the outside.
Stovetop Ready! Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook burger for approximately 5-6 minutes, turning once. Burgers are done when heated through and crispy on the outside.
Plant Based Stuffed Cabbage Cooking Instructions
Ready to bake! Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Plant Based Stuffed Peppers Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Mixed Protein Cooking Instructions
Cooked Meatballs Cooking Instructions
Stovetop Ready! Combine meatballs and sauce of your choice in pan. Simmer over low heat until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 10 minutes.
Uncooked Meatballs Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 400°F. Place meatball on foil lined sheet tray and bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned. Chicken and turkey meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Beef, veal, and pork meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tray on the middle rack in the oven and bake at 350°F for approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the oven and drain grease. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Stuffed Cabbage Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer cabbage rolls to a baking dish. Add your favorite tomato sauce or broth. Cover with foil and bake 1-1 ¼ hours or until cabbage is tender and stuffing has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
Stuffed Bell Peppers Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer peppers to a baking dish. Add your favorite tomato sauce or broth. Cover with foil and bake 45 min to 1 hour or until peppers are tender and the meat stuffing reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Stuffed Mushrooms Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 375°F. Place mushrooms on a foil lined sheet tray and bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the stuffing reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
Stuffed Hot & Mild Peppers Cooking Instructions
Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 375°F. Place peppers on a foil lined sheet tray and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the stuffing reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.