Heating & Serving Instructions
Christmas Cooking Instructions
Food Safety - Please take care to reheat food until piping hot. Use reheated food within 4 hours and throw away any remaining food after this time. Food can only be saved after heating if cooled and refrigerated within 2 hours.
Mains
Barossa Double Smoked Ham w/ Beerenberg Red Currant Jelly:
Enjoy cold with the Beerenberg Red Currant Jelly straight from the packaging or for heating instructions please see below.
Reheating Instructions:
Preheat oven to 170°C.
Remove the skin from the ham. Place the ham flat side down in a baking tray with 2 cups of water in the bottom. Loosely cover with foil.
Reheat the ham for approximately 30 minutes per kg (around 60-80 minutes).
If glazing, brush the ham with the Beerenberg Red Currant Jelly and baste it with the pan juices every 20 minutes.
Once fully heated, remove the foil and brush the ham with the glaze and pan juices one more time.
Turn the oven up to 200°C and bake for about 10 minutes until the glaze is caramelised. Keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't get too dark.
Rest the ham for 15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute and firm up the meat.
Tip:
To remove the skin, gently run your fingers under the skin and peel it away from the fat. When cooking, try to leave as much fat on the ham as possible. If serving cold, you can remove as much fat as you like.
Macadamia Crusted Barramundi w/ Lemon Hollandaise
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Remove the plastic lid and cover with baking paper and foil.
Reheat until warmed through, then remove the foil to crisp up that golden macadamia crust.
Dive into deliciousness! With its crunchy macadamia crust and tender, flaky barramundi, this dish is a flavourful delight. Drizzle with our tangy lemon hollandaise to complete the perfection. Fresh, light, and oh-so-satisfying!
Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder w/ Mustard & Rosemary "Stuffing" Crumble & Beef Jus
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Remove the plastic lid and cover with baking paper and foil.
Heat through for around 30 minutes (depending on your oven).
Once heated, remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes to brown the crumble.
Indulge in comfort with our 12-Hour Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder, tender and juicy, topped with a mustard and rosemary "stuffing" crumble and served with rich beef jus. A melt-in-your-mouth dish that’s packed with flavour and slow-cooked perfection.
Whole Roasted Duck w/ Charred Orange Cheeks & Sweet Orange Duck Sauce
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Remove the plastic lid and cover with baking paper and foil.
Heat through for around 30 minutes (depending on your oven).
Once heated, remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes to crisp up the skin.
Indulge in luxury with our Whole Roasted Duck, served with charred orange cheeks and a sweet orange duck sauce. Succulent, savoury, and perfectly balanced with a touch of citrus—this dish is an absolute showstopper!
Slow Roasted Lamb w/ Marinated Grilled Zucchini, Fetta & Pomegranate Dressing
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Remove the plastic lid and cover with baking paper and foil.
Heat through for around 30 minutes (depending on your oven).
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfection! Our 12-Hour Slow Roasted Lamb is served with marinated grilled zucchini, feta, and a tangy pomegranate dressing. Juicy, flavourful, and simply irresistible—this is a feast worth waiting for!
Slow Roasted Pork Belly w/ Sautéed Apple, Fennel, & Olive Tapenade
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Remove the plastic lid and cover with baking paper and foil.
Heat through for around 30 minutes (depending on your oven).
Once heated, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to help get the crackling crispy (though no guarantees).
Experience the taste sensation of our Slow Roasted Pork Belly, perfectly tender and served with sautéed apples and fennel, complemented by a side of olive tapenade. It’s just not Christmas without a perfect roast pork!
Lemon & Herb Infused Roast Chicken w/ Grilled Lemon & Lemon & Caper Dressing
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Remove the plastic lid and cover with baking paper and foil.
Heat through for around 30 minutes (depending on your oven).
Once heated, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to help crisp up the skin.
Brighten up your plate with our Lemon & Herb Infused Roast Chicken, served with grilled lemon and a tangy lemon & caper dressing (served on the side). Juicy, and bursting with fresh, vibrant flavours—it’s a roast that sings with citrusy goodness! The chicken will be cut into pieces so you don’t have to carve.
Hot Sides
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Remove the plastic lid and cover with baking paper and foil.
Heat through for around 30 minutes (depending on your oven).
For the last 10 minutes, remove the foil to add colour and enhance the dish.
Enjoy your perfectly heated sides, ready to complement your meal!
Christmas Desserts
Apple & Raspberry Coconut Crumble w/ Dollop Cream
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Remove the plastic lid and cover with baking paper and foil.
Heat through for around 30 minutes (depending on your oven).
For the last 10 minutes, remove the foil to add colour and enhance the dish.
Serve with Dollop Cream on the side.
Plum Pudding
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Remove the plastic lid and cover with baking paper and foil.
Heat through for around 30 minutes (depending on your oven).
These instructions will ensure your meals are perfectly cooked and ready to enjoy!
MICHELS MEALS, OVEN TRAYS AND POUCHES
For your health and safety, please make sure that you are always thawing and heating your meals correctly before consuming.
If cooking from thawed place your frozen item into the refrigerator to thaw. Thawing on the kitchen bench or in the sun is not recommended.
When heating your item ensure that you re-heat correctly. The recommended temperature is 65 degrees Celsius. If you do not have a thermometer, just make sure the item is steaming and very hot to the touch.
Individual Meals
Crack the lid and pop into the microwave for 2 - 3 minutes (if thawed) or 6 - 8 minutes (if frozen). Heat for an additional 30 seconds, if needed. If you let your meal sit for a further minute or two the heat will continue through the dish.
Medium & Large Meals
If reheating your meals in the microwave you will need to remove your items from the foil trays before placing into the microwave. Heat in microwave for 8-15 mins depending on the size of meal.
If reheating in the oven. Remove plastic lid and cover your meal with foil. Bake in oven at 160°C for 20-30 mins or until heated through.
Oven trays
Remove plastic lid from foil tray before heating in the oven and cover in foil. You will find your cooking instructions for each oven tray on the lid.
Frozen Pouches
The re-heating process is always quicker if you defrost you pouch before heating. Pull out of the freezer the day before and store in fridge.
1. Heat thawed or frozen pouch on the stove by placing pouch in boiling water, simmer on medium heat until hot. From frozen 20 minuets / From thawed 10 mins.
2. Heat thawed or frozen pouch in the microwave open pouch slightly and heat until hot. Or empty thawed contents into microwavable dish. From frozen 10-15 mins (make sure you stop the microwave every 5 mins and stir contents. From thawed 5-10 mins also make sure you stir the contents.
3. Empty pouch into saucepan and heat on stove on medium to low heat until hot.
How to Enjoy your pouches!
Curry Sauces
Serve your favourite rice with your curry. Nann, flat breads, papadums and any Asian condiment will elevate your home cooked meal to the next level! If you are short on time microwavable rice packets are great!
Pasta Sauces
Cook up your favourite dried or fresh pasta varieties to toss through your heated pasta sauce. I find small & short pasta types the best for serving and bulking out the dish. Penne, spirals, Elbow etc. These small pasta types hold a lot more sauce than a spaghetti or fettuccini could, plus they are easier to cook!
Don’t let society tell you that parmesan is the only cheese you can have on your pasta. Top your home cooked pasta dish with whatever cheese you and the family love. Don’t forget the garlic bread!!
Casseroles
Your heated casseroles can be served with endless possibilities. Remember that casseroles are the hearty family filling dishes that we all grew up on. Serve with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, pastas, rice, etc. Steam, fry or grill up some vegetables to stretch your home cooked casserole even further. Who’s to say there is something wrong with just enjoying your casserole on a slab of hot buttered toast!
Slow Cooked Meats
Just like your casseroles you can serve your slow cooked meat pouches with whatever you have. The pulled meats that lend themselves to American BBQ style they are great for burgers, tacos, nachos.