I don't know if it's the school routine, the start of the holiday craziness, or just life, but lately we've been in a dinner rut. You know, when you make the same old boring meals over and over again. The thought of making another meal plan, assembling the ingredients, grocery shopping with preschoolers... ugh. I wished I had a fairy godmother who would just deliver it all to my house and tell me what to cook. Then Blue Apron invited me to try out their meal delivery service and my wish came true.
I am a firm believer in meal planning, but lately our meal plans have been uninspired. I want to cook more interesting meals with fresh, seasonal ingredients but every time I thought about it I would get overwhelmed. So when my Blue Apron meal delivery box I arrived I was ecstatic. Everything I needed for three dinners, right at my doorstep!
Blue Apron Meal Delivery
Ordering from Blue Apron is seriously simple. You can choose from a 2-person plan (3 meals a week) or from two family plans (2 or 4 meals a week for a family of 4). You'll see a preview of the menu and you can add in any specific preferences (no red meat, for example). That's it! You'll get a delivery date and all you need to do is wait for your meal delivery to arrive. And no worries if you're not home when it does, it is all packed on ice and will stay fresh for the entire delivery day.
I was so excited to open up our box and it was exactly as promised - everything was cold, the ingredients were fresh, and it had all the ingredients for my meals. For the first time in I can't remember how long, I was excited about making dinner that night!
I decided on Crispy Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Spicy Collard Greens for our first meal. I had never made collard greens before, but with Blue Apron it doesn't matter. Your meal delivery comes with gorgeous full page, full color recipe cards. It shows everything you need to do, with super easy to follow step by step photo instructions on the back. (PS - these fit perfectly in my recipe binder too.)
With all my ingredients in place and my directions in hand, I was ready to cook. It was so easy! Truly, the only things I had to add were water, olive oil, and salt & pepper. Everything else was included. The produce and meat were fresh and ready to go. I loved having the exact portions of my ingredients already measured out - it saves time and there's no waste. But how would it taste? Would it be as delicious as it looked?
The answer is yes. Our first Blue Apron meal was a great success - easy to make and so yummy. You could taste the freshness and I loved that we tried something new that I would never have thought to add to our meal plan. My family loved it and I think we finally have found the solution to break out of our dinner rut!
The answer is yes. Our first Blue Apron meal was a great success - easy to make and so yummy. You could taste the freshness and I loved that we tried something new that I would never have thought to add to our meal plan. My family loved it and I think we finally have found the solution to break out of our dinner rut!
Try Blue Apron and Discover Dinner Again
If you're stuck in the endless rotation of boring dinners, Blue Apron may be the solution for you. For me, it's been a great way to find new recipes and experiment with new foods, without the hassle of planning or even heading to the grocery store. It's a brilliant way to rediscover your love of cooking while also taking the load of meal planning & shopping off your shoulders.
Want to give it a try? I have two ways to make it easy for you! Click here to get 3 free meals and discover Blue Apron for yourself.
Or if you prefer, click here for $30 off your first order. Did I mention that they have wine pairings too? Seriously, you can't lose!
Give the Gift of Dinner Delivered
Just in time for the holidays, Blue Apron now offers gift packages too! I absolutely LOVE this idea - who wouldn't want a fresh, easy to make meal delivered to their doorstep? You can choose from 1, 2, or 4 week options for 2 people or families. It's the perfect solution for busy moms, empty nesters, newlyweds... really anyone who eats dinner! Check out all the gift options here.
Have you tried Blue Apron? Leave a comment or message me on Facebook and let me know what you think! And be sure to grab your three free meals here.