With the whirlwind of the parties, shopping for gifts and running to school concerts, it is often difficult to find time to sit down and eat a healthy meal during the holiday season.

Summer Fresh helps you create delicious meals in 30 minutes or less that will be sure to please everyone in your family.

Crockpot Meals:

Red Pepper Meatballs

• In the morning before work, place a bag of frozen meatballs in the Crockpot followed by Summer Fresh Red Pepper Dip and a tablespoon of cream. Stir together and allow to simmer 8-10 hours on low. Add to cooked pasta or make meatball subs for an instant dinner!

Lemon Dill & Olive Chicken

• Combine diced celery, carrots fennel, onion, stuffed olives and bay leaves, then place 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top. In a separate bowl, whisk Summer Fresh Lemon Dill Hummus together with a dash of olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Pour over chicken and vegetables, cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Root Vegetable, Chickpea & Beef Stew

• Combine diced parsnips, carrots, red potatoes, celery, onion and stewing beef cubes into a Crockpot along with Summer Fresh Chickpea Salad. Simmer on low for 6-8 hours. Before serving, add a dollop of Summer Fresh Jalapeno Greek Yogurt.

Easy as 1-2-3 Meals:

• Corn chips + Diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced pepper + Summer Fresh 5 Cheese Dip = Delicious, instant nachos! Bake in oven until cheese dip is bubbling.

• Naan Bread + Summer Fresh Aged Cheddar & Chipotle Dip + Shredded lettuce, diced tomato and crumbled bacon = Tasty BLT pizza! Bake in oven until naan is golden brown.

• Soft pita bread + Summer Fresh Spicy Hummus + falafel balls + Summer Fresh Tzatziki = Authentic falafel pita! Serve with Summer Fresh Tabouleah Salad.

Weekend Meals (for when you have a bit more time):

Greek Yogurt Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

• Boil 1 bag of mini red skinned potatoes and drain. Add Summer Fresh Cucumber & Garlic Greek Yogurt and mash together until creamy. Serve as a side dish.

Seven Grain Stuffed Chicken

• Stuff a whole chicken (or 4 – 5 mini chickens) with Summer Fresh Seven Grain Salad and bake according to directions. Remove from oven and serve as a main dish.

Mexican Chipotle Rice & Stir fried Veggies

• Using white or wild rice, cook according to package directions and set aside. In a wok, combine sugar snap peas, bean sprouts, baby bok choi and sliced carrots. Cover with Summer Fresh Chipotle Dip and fry until veggies are golden brown. Add rice, mix together and cover for 2 minutes before serving.

Mediterranean Layered Dip

• NEW from Summer Fresh - Ready in just minutes, simply layer Hummus, Greek Feta Dip and Bruschetta in a clear glass bowl and garnish with fresh toppings like Crumbled Feta Cheese and kalamata olives. Next, toast naan bread and serve along with fresh veggies. An instant appetizer or side dish!

Maple Walnut Trifle

• In a glass container, layer lady fingers, Summer Fresh Maple Walnut Topping and whipped cream until container is full. Serve as dessert!