Cooking for one

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.

cooking for one
Fresh ingredients, Photo by slc

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.

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