Portuguese chicken breasts

After his wildly successful butterflied chicken, Ricardo introduces his delicious boneless chicken breasts, seasoned to perfection. Enjoy traditional Portuguese spices and juicy, tender chicken in every bite.

Committed to offering top-quality products, Ricardo opted for grain-fed, air-chilled chicken. The result: generous, 100% white meat chicken breasts that are tender and juicy as can be. Cooked in the oven or on the BBQ, the skin on these mouth-watering chicken breasts becomes crispy and golden.

With these chicken breasts in your fridge, you’ll never wonder what to make for dinner again. Simply cook for 20 minutes or so and serve with the veggies of your choice, slice and toss into a hearty salad, or make some sandwiches to take on a gourmet picnic. Explore all the possibilities and get inspired to create quick and delish meals the whole family will love!

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Cooking and stir-fry sauces

Want to cook or stir-fry like a chef? Ricardo’s got you covered! Prepare tasty meals in minutes thanks to Ricardo’s cooking sauces!

It couldn’t be simpler: just grab your favourite protein, cover it in one of Ricardo’s flavourful cooking sauces, and cook in the slow cooker, oven, pressure cooker, or pan. Serve with your favourite veggies and sides!

Ricardo’s cooking sauces are made in Quebec, feature fresh, local ingredients, are gluten-free, and contain no artificial flavours or preservatives.

Ricardo has come up with two new stir-fry sauces and one new cooking sauce, available exclusively at IGA.

In just a few minutes, your stir-fries, meats, and protein will explode with flavour thanks to these top-quality sauces. Ricardo’s products are always made with fresh, quality ingredients, so your weekly meals can turn into flavourful feasts!

Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce

Classic butter chicken flavours with a rich blend of tomatoes, spices, and cream.

Gourmet tips: This sauce isn’t just for chicken! Try cubes of firm pan-seared tofu, or oven-roasted diced lamb.

Tofu. This Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce will definitely elevate your tofu game! In a large non-stick skillet, brown 675 g (1 ½ lb.) of firm tofu in 30 ml of butter (drain and cube the tofu first). Add the sauce, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. For a well-rounded plate, serve with basmati rice, green veggies, and naan bread.

Lamb. Lamb is also great with this mouth-watering sauce. In a large skillet, brown cubed lamb meat in 30 ml of olive oil. Add the sauce, cover and cook in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Delicious served with basmati rice, green veggies, and naan bread.

Pulled Pork Cooking Sauce

With this cooking sauce, you’ll get the great taste of BBQ pulled pork, without all the prep! Plus, you’ll love the succulent sweet-and-sour blend of tomatoes and spices. 

Gourmet tip: Let your imagination run wild! Throw this sauce in the slow cooker with chicken and use it to make burgers, or slather onto braised beef and cook in the oven, pressure cooker or slow cooker. The possibilities are endless . . . and delicious! 

Chuck roast. Nothing’s easier than making dinner in your slow cooker! Coat the meat with the sauce, then cover and cook for 8 hours on low. Once cooked, remove any excess fat from the meat and shred in a bowl. Add cooking juices to taste.   

Chicken thighs. This sauce will transform your chicken into a five-star gourmet meal! Simply coat the skinless chicken thighs with the sauce, place in the slow cooker, cover and cook for 5 hours on low. Once fully cooked, remove any excess fat from the meat and shred in a bowl. Add cooking juices to taste. An original way of reinventing the burger!

Bourguignon Cooking Sauce

A French classic, beef bourguignon is a hearty stew-like dish made with red wine, lard, and vegetables. Add this savoury sauce to your bourguignon recipe for a meal the whole family will love.

Gourmet tip: Try this sauce with oven-roasted pork cubes, or slow cooker turkey thighs.

Pork

This rich and flavourful sauce pairs perfectly with pork. In a large skillet, brown meat in 30 ml of butter. Add the sauce, cover and cook in an oven set to 180°C (350°F) for 3 hours, or until meat is tender. For a decadent feast, serve with green veggies, buttered noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Turkey thighs

Try this sauce with turkey thighs! Simply coat 2 turkey thighs with the sauce, cover, and cook for 6 hours on low. Serve with green veggies and mashed potatoes.

Cacciatore Cooking Sauce

Bring some Italian flavour to your table with this yummy sauce featuring fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and mushrooms.

Gourmet tip: Traditionally used with chicken, this tasty sauce is also great with white fish or firm tofu.

Fish. Ricardo’s Cacciatore Cooking Sauce adds a flavourful kick to white fish like cod and halibut. In a non-stick skillet, brown 4 fish fillets in 30 ml of oil, then add the sauce. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes, or until fish is thoroughly cooked. Serve with pasta or steamed green vegetables.

Tofu. You can also try this sauce with tofu. Brown 675 g (1 ½ lb.) of firm tofu in 30 ml of oil, then generously coat with the sauce. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with a side of spaghetti squash or pasta.

From your freezer to the table in just 30 minutes

Let Ricardo do the work while you enjoy some quality family time!

Simplify your routine with RICARDO’s family-sized ready-to-eat meals. Made using fresh ingredients, these comforting dishes are ready in no time. Just heat them up in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes and you’re good to go! For a family dinner in a snap, try one of the four delicious family-sized meals available.

Incredibly juicy, the General Tao pork and beef meatballs are sure to please the entire family. This sweet-and-sour ginger-flavoured dish is served with a generous helping of vegetable rice.

The kids have practice tonight? Need to work late? How about pasta and meat au gratin? The perfect blend of mafaldine pasta, tomato sauce, beef, and mild Italian sausage will give you the boost you need to get you through the evening.

A comfort dish reminiscent of nana’s kitchen, the meatloaf with tomato sauce is ready in just 30 minutes. Plus, you can use your leftover meatloaf to make yummy burgers or grilled sandwiches for lunch the next day!

A true Italian classic, the cheese and spinach tortellini has a little something extra everyone will love: bacon! Simply cook in the oven and let the mouth-watering aromas fill your home. We bet your kids will be finishing their homework a little faster tonight!

Ricardo reveals his new ready-to-eat products

Have dinner ready in just 5 minutes!

In the heart of the action at work or drowning in homework, and looking for a meal ready in no time? Ricardo has the solution for turning an improvised food break into a gourmet event! Indulge in frozen individual portions made using only the best ingredients.

RICARDO’s ready-to-eat meals are tasty and feature lots of protein and vegetables. Ready in just five minutes, they’re perfect for a working-from-home lunch break. Even though you’re sitting at your computer, you’ll feel like you’re eating at a five-star restaurant.

In addition to being filling and satisfying, RICARDO’s Prêt-à-manger collection has something for everyone. This means you can easily diversify your menu. Have some creamy shrimp shells with pesto sauce, or go Asian with some General Tao pork or a chicken pad thaï. If you’re a fan of turmeric, try his butter chicken with veggie basmati rice. You’ll love every bite of RICARDO’s Mexican casserole, featuring pork meatballs and mild salsa. And you’ll lose yourself in the oh-so-delectable cannelloni rosé!

Spend less time worrying about lunch and more time on yourself and with your family!