Cooking Light Ready-Made Meals

From our kitchen to yours: delicious, easy dishes, ready when you are—with all the goodness you'd expect from Cooking Light recipes. Click through the following slides to find a variety of delicious prepared foods now available at Super Target and BJ's Wholesale Club.

Lean top sirloin beef is seared and slow cooked to perfection—yielding tender, juicy meat that's surrounded in a savory, peppery crust. A hit of garlic, oregano, thyme, and basil keep this simple cut bright and fresh. It's perfectly by itself, but works deliciously when tucked inside sandwiches, tossed into crisp green salads, or enjoyed alongside farm-fresh veggies and fluffy mashed potatoes. Serve a steak-house worthy meal any night of the week with the addition of simple and delicious Cooking Light recipes that pair perfectly with sirloin; scroll down for a list of our favorites.

Pairing Ideas
Watercress-Bibb Salad with Apples and Blue Cheese
Mango and Chile Salad
Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
Spinach and Parmesan Soufflés
Basic Beer-Cheese Bread

All-natural lean turkey breast is rubbed in canola oil, and lightly seasoned in salt and pepper for a simple, classic preparation—giving you full creativity for a balanced plate. Toss it into crisp green salads, pile it onto sandwiches, bake it into casseroles, or enjoy alongside farm-fresh veggies and toasty whole grains. Try it with some of our favorite sides, listed here.

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Sweet and Sour Brussels Sprout Salad
Spinach Baked Potato
Baked Rice with Butternut Squash
Orzo with Pesto and Peas
Speedy Apple-Beet Salad

At Cooking Light we understand that in the real-life rush to put dinner on the table, vegetables are not always the main priority. Enter our savory, tender kale, ready in just minutes. Easy-to-eat, farm-fresh kale ribbons have been sautéed in a heart-healthy blend of canola and olive oil, then simmered slowly with a classic mirepoix of carrots, celery, and onion to build deep flavor. Finished with a sprinkle of sea salt, Cooking Light's braised kale is simple yet elegant—a tasty, nutrient-packed dish that the whole family will love. Serve alongside a tender cut of lean beef or fresh seafood, creamy root vegetable mash, and a sprinkle with additional fresh herbs, a splash of vinegar, or toasted walnuts. Try it with one of these Cooking Light recipes:

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Herbed Chicken Parmesan
Skirt Steak with Gorgonzola Polenta
Frittata with Smoked Cheese and Canadian Bacon
Cumin-Dusted Salmon Fillets
Warm Spiced Lentils

Aromas of chipotle, lime, and garlic fill the kitchen as this succulent roast warms in the oven. A staff favorite, our pork shoulder is seared and slow-cooked to perfection—yielding tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone meat and a smoky sauce that's crazy good and packed with flavor. Looking for a lunch upgrade? Swap for deli meat in sandwiches and wraps. For a Mexican-inspired, simple salad, serve over greens with pico de gallo and avocado. Satisfying and family-friendly, make the evening meal complete by serving Chipotle Pork with these flavor-packed Cooking Light recipes.

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Calypso Rice and Beans
Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Roasted Jalapeño Butter
Rustic Jicama Appetizer with Red Chile and Lime
Baby Potatoes with Tomato-Corn Sauté 

In this classic French dish, hand-cut beef gets a quick sear in extra-virgin olive oil, then it's braised low and slow until juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender. It's simple and delicious, with a robust sauce of red wine, plump tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey. Enjoy this stew solo or spoon it up with crusty bread, egg noodles, or one of the Cooking Light recipes listed below.

Pairing Ideas
Brioche Rolls
Ciabatta
Parmesan Corn Muffins
Broccoli Carpaccio with Broccoli Stalk Salad
Spinach and Kale Turnovers

At Cooking Light we understand that in the real-life rush to put dinner on the table, vegetables are not always the main priority. Enter our bright, crisp-tender Brussels sprouts—simple, elegant, and ready in a snap. We bring out the delightfully earthy flavor of these sprouts by braising them whole, then elevate this dish with just a touch of smoky pancetta, a splash of olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper. A hit of sautéed garlic and shallots make for a bright, fragrant finish. Complete the dish with a splash of fresh lemon juice, and serve alongside herb-roasted chicken, hearty whole grains, and a crisp green salad. For a full meal, serve the sprouts with a tried-and-true Cooking Light recipe.

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Seared Salmon Fillets with Orzo Pilaf
Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs
Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions
Pan-Grilled Flank Steak with Soy-Mustard Sauce
Fast Shepherd's Pie