Hello Fresh: Italian Sausage, Jalapeño, & Onion Flatbread

Italian Sausage Flat Bread w/ Pickled Jalapeño and Shallot 

and a Side Salad

INGREDIENTS

6 oz. sweet Italian sausage

1/2 jalapeno

1 shallot

2 flat breads

4 tsp.white vinegar

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/2 cup crushed tomatoes

4 oz. fresh mozzarella 

1 tsp. Italian seasoning 

2 oz. spring mix lettuce

olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS 

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Hello Fresh: Lobster Ravioli and Shrimp

When Hello Fresh offers you 40% off --you have to order a box!

Lobster Ravioli & Shrimp w/Tomatoes and Tarragon Cream Sauce

INGREDIENTS

10 oz. grape tomatoes

2 cloves garlic

1/4 oz. fresh tarragon 

9 oz. lobster ravioli

10 oz. shrimp

4 T sour cream 

INSTRUCTIONS [HERE]

This recipe was fabulous! It was SUPER easy and sooooo tasty! 

Hello Fresh Review: Rib-Eye Steak Over Gruyere Mashed Potatoes

Rib-Eye Steak Over Gruyere Mashed Potatoes

with Roasted Carrots, Hazelnuts, and Dijon Butter 

I actually substituted the (one) rib-eye steak included in this meal for 2 nice porterhouse steaks that Peter cooked on the grill. I saved the rib-eye for a future dinner for one meal for me when Peter went back to work. (below) 

I made the Roasted Carrots, Gruyere Mashed Potatoes, and Dijon Butter according to the recipe.

It was ah-mazing!!

INGREDIENTS

- 1 oz. hazelnuts

- 12 oz. Yukon gold potatoes

- 8 oz. baby carrots

- 2 cloves garlic

- 1/4 oz. fresh parsley

 - 1 tsp. paprika 

- 1 T Montreal Steak Spice

- 2 tsp. dijon Mustard

- 2 T sour cream 

- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese

(rib-eye) 2 Porterhouse Steaks

INSTRUCTIONS {HERE}

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#dinnerforone

The rib-eye was delicious with fresh corn on the cob and a slice of tomato on the side!

Hello Fresh Review: Crispy Cheddar Frico Cheeseburgers

Crispy Cheddar Frico Cheeseburgers

w/ Caramelized Onion Jam & Roasted Broccoli

INGREDIENTS

1 red onion

1 roma tomato

2 brioche buns

1 T sherry vinegar

1 tsp. sugar

10 oz. ground beef

1/2 cup cheddar cheese

ketchup

salt/pepper

olive oil

8 oz. broccoli florets

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 

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Yummy burger!!!!

04.22.18

Hello Fresh Review: Roasted Pork w/ Balsamic Fig Sauce

Roasted Pork w/ Balsamic Fig Sauce, Green Beans, & Rosemary Potatoes

- 12 oz. pork tenderloin

- 12 oz. yukon potatoes

- 6 oz. green beans

- 1 shallot

- 2 T. balsamic vinegar

- 1 packet chicken stock concentrate

- 1 T. fig jam

- 1/4 oz. fresh rosemary

- 1 T. butter

- olive oil

This one was one of our favorites of all the HF or BA meals we've tried. I love pork but this recipe was amazing!! I am definitely going to make this sauce when I fix pork again. YUMMMMM!!!

Hello Fresh: Chipotle - Rubbed Chicken Salad

Chipotle - Rubbed Chicken Salad 
w/Pico de Gallo & Avocado

- 12 oz. chicken breasts
- 1 box black beans
- 1 avocado
- 2 tsp. chipotles in adobo
- 1 lime
- 2 scallions
- romaine lettuce
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 red onion
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 4 oz. grape tomatoes
- olive oil

YUMMMMMMM!!!!! :O)

Hello Fresh Review: Caramelized - Pineapple Burgers

Caramelized-Pineapple Burgers 
w/ Monterey Jack Cheese & Red Cabbage Slaw

- 10 oz. ground beef 

- 2 Brioche buns

- 4 oz. pineapple

- 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese

- 1 red onion

- 4 oz. red cabbage

- 1 carrot

- 2 T. mayo

- 1 T. white wine vinegar

- 1/4 oz. fresh chives

- 1 tsp. sugar

- 2 tsp. olive oil

This one was DELISH!! We love burgers, but had never had them with pineapple. 

YUM!! Will definitely use this recipe again!! :O)

Hello Fresh Review: Charred BBQ Chicken w/ Black Bean & Corn Potato Salad

Winner...winner....chicken dinner!! Yes, this one was definitely a WIN!! :O) I added 1 extra boneless chicken breast to the provided chicken thighs and this dish made enough for the 3 of us!! :O) 

Charred Barbecue Chicken with Black Bean & Corn Potato Salad

- 12 oz. chicken thighs (boneless)

- 12 oz. baby red potatoes

- 2 scallions

- 1 red bell pepper

- 2 oz. bbq sauce

- 1 box black beans

- 1 ear corn

- 1 lime

- 2 T. sour cream

- olive oil

- salt & pepper

In the past, I have not been a fan of black beans, but this combination of lime, sour cream, fresh corn, and bell pepper, along with the black beans, made the tastiest potato salad! It was delicious paired with the bbq chicken. It made ALOT, again, it fed the three of us! :O)

Hello Fresh Review: Seared Steak & Nectarine Salad

Steak Tagliata w/ Rosemary Sweet Potato Wedges & Arugula Salad

Another great meal!!! I really liked this combo of flavors with the steak. Arugula has become my favorite salad green! :O)

- 12 sirloin steak

- 4 oz. arugula

- 1 shallot

- 2 T. red wine vinegar

- 1/4 cup feta cheese

- 1 oz. pecans

- 1 nectarine

- olive oil

- salt & pepper

Hello Fresh Review: Pan-Seared Salmon w/Arugula-Mint Pesto

Pan-Seared Salmon 
w/Arugula-Mint Pesto, Quinoa Salad, and Char-Broiled Snap Peas

This one was delicious!! I have always wanted to make pesto and this blend of flavors was a nice addition to the salmon.

- 12 oz salmon

- 2 oz arugula

- 1/4 oz. fresh mint

- 1/2 cup white quinoa

- 2 tsp. whole-grain mustard

- 1 oz. sliced almonds

- 1 clove garlic

- 4 oz. snap peas

- olive oil

- salt & pepper

I was actually sent this shipment by mistake (oops!! I thought I had paused for awhile), but Peter and I enjoyed all three meals. I am planning on resuming again when things settle down a bit! :O)

Hello Fresh Review: Steak Tagliata

Steak Tagliata with Rosemary Sweet Potato Wedges and Arugula Salad

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

 

12 oz. sirloin steak

4 oz. arugula

2 cloves garlic

4 oz. grape tomatoes

12 oz. sweet potatoes

fresh rosemary

2 T. balsamic vinegar

dried oregano

olive oil

 

 

 

 

This one was DELISH!!! I will definitely make it again!

 

 



Hello Fresh Review: Pork & Chinese Eggplant Stir-Fry

Mom used the FREE Hello Fresh code and got her first box, but then ended up getting sick the same day it arrived. She made one of the three meals, but gave us the other two to cook. Thankfully, she is feeling much better, but sorry that she wasn't able to try the other delicious HF meals.

I made this one today, but since it was for both Peter and I, I cooked up a few baked pork chops to go along with it. This was my first time eating eggplant and I actually really liked it. This dish was very tasty!! :O)

Pork and Chinese Eggplant Stir-Fry over Brown Rice

 



 

Ingredients:

 

8 oz. ground pork

1 Chinese eggplant

1 yellow squash

2 scallions

2 cloves garlic

1 lime

3/4 cup brown rice

1 chicken stock concentrate packet

2 T. soy sauce

olive oil

 

 

Hello Fresh Review: Jamie Oliver's Paprika-Spiked Chicken Thighs

I don't know if it was because I couldn't get around to cooking it, or because I just didn't have my mind on it, but I finally cooked the third meal from my last HF shipment while at Lindsey's last Monday. It wasn't my favorite to say the least. I think it had too much going on and bulgur, what is that stuff anyway????? I did the best I could with eating some of it, but it seemed to be growing and there was quite a bit left over! I finally tossed the left-overs on Tuesday, since I was cooking something much yummier for Logan & Lindsey for dinner. :O)


Jamie Oliver's Paprika-Spiked Chicken Thighs w/ Herby Bulgur & Skinny Slaw

3/4 cup bulgur wheat
2 scallions
1 red chili pepper
2 oz. spinach
1/4 oz. parsley
1 lime
2 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 carrot
1 granny smith apple
1/2 cup feta cheese

I had been excited to try this one since it was a Jamie Oliver recipe, but it just wasn't a huge hit with me. Again, it was okay, but I really wasn't into cooking this meal. I will definitely be getting more Hello Fresh meals in the future, and as of now, the upcoming recipes from HF look much more appealing to me than the Blue Apron choices. I'm on hold until Peter goes back to work, but I'm looking forward to my next shipment!! :O)

Hello Fresh Review: Lemon-Basil Shrimp Skewers

Yaaa!!! My Hello Fresh shipment arrived today! :O) :O)

 

 

(pineapple pictured not included in the meal box!) :O)

 

 

For my first meal, I made the

 

Lemon-Basil Shrimp Skewers w/ Orzo & Avocado Salad

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

 

10 oz. shrimp (16 ct.)

6 oz. orzo

1 roma tomato

1 avocado

2 T. white wine vinegar

2 cloves garlic

1/2 oz. fresh basil

1 lemon

1/2 T. butter

olive oil

salt & pepper

 

 

 

 

It was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!

 

 

I highly recommend Hello Fresh!!

You can use discount code S9E8CM to get $40 off of your first shipment!!

Hello Fresh Review: Paprika-Rubbed Chicken w/ Barley, Tomato, & Avocado Salad

This was the last of three of the Hello Fresh meals. I just got around to making it a few nights ago, due to being away at the hospital. I had frozen the chicken and oddly enough, the other ingredients were still useable (not as fresh as they were when they arrived two weeks ago, but everything was usable). This was my first ever time cooking/eating barley, and I was surprised at how good it was. This recipe was very easy to make and was very, very delicious!

1) Cook the barley: wash and dry all produce. Remove the chicken from the fridge and bring to room temperature. Place the barley and a little salt in a small pot and enough water to cover by 2-inches. Bring to a boil and cook 25-30 minutes, until tender. Drain.

2) Prep the ingredients: core, seed, and cube the tomato. Thinly slice the scallions, keeping the greens and whites separate. Peel the cucumber and cut out seeds, then put into 1/2 inch cubes. Halve, pit, and peel the avocado, then cut into small cubes.

3) Marinate the vegetables: toss the tomato, cucumber, scallion whites, and avocado in a large bowl with 1 T. Balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

4) Cook the chicken: with about 15 minutes left on the barley, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Cook 5-6 minutes on each side. Let rest 5 minutes before thinly slicing.

5) Toss the salad: toss the barley into a large bowl with the vegetables along with a large drizzle of olive oil and the rest of the balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6) Plate: serve the chicken on a bed of barley, tomato, and avocado salad. Enjoy!

 

Calories: 553 per serving

 

This meal was a win! The combination of flavors was delicious! My overall experience was similar to my success with Blue Apron. I am still signed up with Hello Fresh and will get a shipment during the time Peter is away since (a) it isn't enough food for him, (b) it is too expensive for our budget unless cooking for one and getting 6 meals out of it,  and (c) I love to cook and have no problem coming up with and preparing good meals for our family. It has definitely solved my bad eating routine while home alone. I LOVE getting the boxes of food, preparing the delicious recipes, and enjoying the awesome meals!! I highly recommend both Hello Fresh and Blue Apron!!

 

If you want to save $40 off of our first shipment from Hello Fresh, use my code S9E8CM.

 

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Hello Fresh Review: Shrimp & Chorizo Paella

I was very excited to make meal #2 from the Hello Fresh shipment. It actually was supposed to have been made first, but I overlooked the sticker on the box. I had never made or eaten Paella, but have always wanted to try it! This dish proved to be easy to make and super delicious!!

Paella: Spanish: [paˈeʎa]; a Spanish dish prepared by simmering together chicken, seafood, rice, vegetables, and saffron and other seasonings.

Shrimp & Chorizo Paella w/ Smoked Paprika, Tomato, and Peas

 

 

8 oz. shrimp

3/4 cup Arborio Rice

1 pkg. dried chorizo

4 oz. peas

1 Roma tomato

2 cloves garlic

chicken stock concentrate

smoked paprika

1 tsp. parsley

1/2 oz. saffron

1 onion

olive oil

salt and pepper

 

1) prep the ingredients: wash and dry all the produce. Halve, peel, and dice the onion. Mince the garlic. Core, seed, and dice the tomato. Halve the chorizo lengthwise, then slice into thin half moons. Chop the parsley. Bring 4 cups of water , the saffron, and the stock conentrate to a simmer in a medium pot.

 

 

I have never cooked with or eaten chorizo, so I was anxious to try!

 

 

2) Start the Paella: Heat 1 T. olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chorizo, diced tomato, and half the paprika to the pan and cook, tossing, 4-5 minutes, until the chorizo renders its oils.

 

3) Stir in the rice: Add the dry Arborio rice to the pan and toss to coat. Cook - stirring 1-2 minutes. Add 2 cups warm chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer 25-30 minutes. Add more broth if needed.

 

4) Finish the Paella: When the rice is almost al dente, stir in the peas and increase the heat to high for 2-3 minutes until a golden crust begins to form on the edges of the pan. TIP: To get best results; do NOT stir rice.

 

5) Cook the shrimp: season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and the remaining paprika. Top rice with shrimp, cover with a lid, and let cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink.

 

{side note}: the picture on the recipe card is highly deceiving.....notice the 3 dozen shrimp in the picture....count the 10 shrimp in my picture! Luckily, they were pretty good size shrimp, because this was one of the meals that Peter and I both ate!

 

 

6) Finish & Plate: Sprinkle the pan with parsley, divide the shrimp and chorizo paella between two bowls.

 

 

Calories: 662 per serving

 

This meal was a HUGE win!!! We both thought it was absolutely delish. The blend of ingredients made for a very tasty dish! I will definitely be making PAELLA again soon!