Do you stand in front of the refrigerator wondering what to make for dinner? Do you buy the same thing nearly every week from the grocery store? Are you tired of eating leftovers for a week when you do whip up your favorite chili, meatloaf or casserole? Do you throw away food because of expiration dates or maybe because leftovers have turned into a science project? These scenarios occur when you are cooking for one.
About three weeks ago, I finally decided to end the on-going decision of what to eat, spending time at the grocery store, eating leftovers, and throwing away food. I started the meal delivery service HelloFresh. What a major difference it has made in my life.
I look through about 35-40 different meals and pick three (can also choose 2 or 4) meals a week. This week I am having One-Pan Beef Enchiladas Verdes (830 calories), Italian Chicken over Lemony Spaghetti (740 calories), and Meatloaves with Creamy Thyme Sauce (760 calories). Yum! Each meal comes with the ingredients in the correct portions to prepare enough for two people with easy to follow directions. Only ingredients you provide are the olive oil and/or butter.
Going to the grocery store, paying high prices, checking myself out and using my own bags is now a bi-weekly event. The HelloFresh meals cost about $9-$10 each, less expensive than a fast food meal and much better for you.
Each meal I prepare in about 30 minutes or less, makes enough for two people. While this amount is more than I can eat in one setting, it is enough for at least two more meals. Just enough for a lunch and dinner the next day if I want. No more throwing away leftovers that last more than three days.
This Friday I will get my next box of HelloFresh meals. It’s like having Christmas every week. Opening the box, removing your gifts and placing them in the frig is exciting, at least it is for me. I eat better, spend less time and money at the grocery store, and don’t waste food. Now, I enjoy cooking for one.
(Note: I do not receive any compensation for promoting HelloFresh in this post. There are many meal delivery services. Please review several before making a decision on one that works best for you.)