Heating Instructions: TLCMeals
TLC Meals, quick and easy to prepare
Your TLC meals are designed for maximum convenience - straight from the freezer to your table. Please note that because appliances vary, these times should be used as a guide. Please refer to the meal label for specific cooking times and instructions. Always ensure your meal is heated thoroughly before consuming.
Quick Prep Essentials
- No Defrosting Required: Cook straight from frozen for the best results.
- Storage: Keep meals frozen at all times. They will remain fresh in your freezer for up to 18 months.
- The "Feel" Test: Before removing the lid, feel the bottom of the container. It should be hot all the way across. If you detect cold spots, continue heating in small increments.
Heating Methods - Main Meals
| Feature | MICROWAVE (1000w) | Conventional Oven |
| Preparation | Peel film lid back slightly | Preheat to 140°C peel film slightly |
| Heating Time | Refer to meal for specific cook time | Refer to meal for specific cook time |
| Target Temp | Heat until it reaches 65°C | Heat until it reaches 65°C |
| If Not Ready | Heat for additional 30 - 60 seconds | HReturn to oven for 5 - 10 minutes |
Helpful Tips for Perfect Results
- Dense Meals: Certain dishes are denser and may require the upper end of the suggested heating times to ensure the centre is piping hot.
- Removing the Lid: After heating, if the lid is difficult to peel back, simply use the tip of a knife to carefully cut around the inside edge of the container.
- Safety First: Always use oven mitts when removing containers from the oven or microwave, as the trays will be hot.
|
SOUPS & SIDE DISHES Heating may vary depending on selection. Thicker soups may require slightly longer heating. |
||||
| MICROWAVE 800w |
MICROWAVE 1000w |
MICROWAVE 1200w |
Pre Heat OVEN 180°C |
|
| Approximately from frozen: |
4-4:30 minutes High |
3-4 minutes High |
2-3 minutes High |
15-25 minutes |
|
SNACKS Recommend defrost before heating. Remove packaging. Microwave on paper towel or plate. Oven heat on baking paper or tray in pre heated oven. If microwaving quiche, remove foil tray. If using microwave, stand for 2 minutes after heating. Guide only: Microwave brands and heating times may vary. Frittata, Quiches and Spanakopita: Approximate heating |
||||
| MICROWAVE 800w |
MICROWAVE 1000w |
MICROWAVE 1200w |
Pre Heat OVEN 150°C | |
| From frozen | 5 minutes High | 4 minutes High | 3:30 minutes High | 50 to 60 minutes High |
| From defrosted | 3 minutes High | 2:30 minutes High | 2 minutes High | 30 to 35 minutes High |
|
DESSERTS Remove from freezer, allow to thaw on bench if being consumed within the hour, otherwise defrost in fridge. |
||||
ONLY Fruit Crumbles & Sticky Date with Custard, Apricot Fruit Pie with Custard , Bread & Butter Pudding
with Custard, Chocolate Fudge Cake with Custard and Lemon Drizzle can be heated.Lemon Drizzle & Fruit Crumbles: Remove cover - can be microwaved (800w microwave). Lemon Drizzle: Heating - 1 minute from frozen. 30 seconds defrosted. Fruit Crumbles: Heating - 2 minutes from frozen. 1 minute defrosted. Sticky Date Pudding, Bread & Butter Pudding, Apricot Fruit Pie and Chocolate Fudge Cake: Microwave: Lift lid slightly before heating. Oven: remove from container, place in oven safe bowl. |
||||
| From frozen | 100 seconds | 80 seconds | 60 seconds | 10 - 15 minutes |
| From room temp | 40 seconds | 30 seconds | 20 seconds | 5 minutes |
