I’m not sure what’s happening to my motivation lately, but when it comes to household to-dos, I’m feeling less than enthusiastic about cooking, cleaning and keeping up with everyday tasks. Can I blame this on my third trimester? Yes?
About a month or so ago, I was feeling uninspired in the kitchen and, frankly, just plain lazy when it came to planning and preparing delicious dinners. Then I got a text from my mom that included a picture of her latest Blue Apron meal and I started salivating. I immediately ordered a Blue Apron shipment for me and Ryan, hoping a delivery of fresh ingredients and chef-inspired recipes would help break me out of my rut.
It ended up being just the kick in the pants I needed to enjoy my time in the kitchen again and that week Ryan and I sat down to three flavorful meals that we actually had fun preparing together thanks to easy-to-follow recipe instructions and creative cooking techniques. (I swear I learn something new to try in the kitchen every time I order Blue Apron!)
A little backstory about my experience with Blue Apron for those who may not know how I first discovered the service that delivers all the ingredients you need to make three gourmet-quality meals: I first heard of Blue Apron back in December 2013 when my friend Merri made us a delicious Blue Apron dinner of udon noodle soup during one of my visits to New York City. Merri signed up for Blue Apron to teach herself how to cook since she was not really comfortable in the kitchen and raved about the step-by-step instructions that came with each shipment of the meal delivery service.
After I arrived back home, I could not stop talking about Blue Apron and that inspired Ryan to give me four weeks of Blue Apron meals for Christmas that year! We now continue to order Blue Apron meals about once a month or so (we get the two-person plan that breaks down to $9.99 per person per meal with free shipping) and still have yet to make one meal we haven’t loved! We’ve also inspired my parents and two of our friends here in Charlotte to hop on the Blue Apron train.
Our Recent Blue Apron Delivery
Late last week I received my most recent Blue Apron delivery and requested a combination of vegetarian and fish/poultry dishes. The three meals we made were fantastic and, as always, incredibly flavorful thanks to farm-fresh ingredients sourced from quality suppliers and artisans.
Here’s what ended up on our menu:
We made this dish last night and thought the basmati rice was wonderful and incredibly aromatic. We made it with a blend of spices and thought the rice added so much flavor to this dish. I absolutely loved the addition of the fresh mint and cilantro, too!
Blue Apron’s vegetarian dishes are almost always our favorite and this one was no exception. After combining the peppery arugula with Parmesan, lemon zest and olive oil, we had a delicious fresh pesto on our hands to use on top of fresh fettuccine. I couldn’t get enough of this one!
This recipe incorporated pillowy Chinese steam buns that we filled with seasoned ground turkey and topped with zesty kimchi. It was a messy one, but I loved the spicy turkey and fresh veggies!
I personally love the way Blue Apron always includes recipes from a variety of cuisines so I’m constantly exposed to new flavors and spices. Recipes like the Spring Miso Ramen, Manhattan-Style Fish Chowder and Seared Salmon and Long Beans all sound amazing to me!
Blue Apron Giveaway + PBF Reader Discount
And now it’s giveaway time! One PBF reader will win a free week of Blue Apron meals for two!
To enter this giveaway, click here to head over to Blue Apron and check out what’s on the menu for this week and leave a comment below telling me which recipe you’d be most excited to create at home!
And please don’t worry if you don’t win because the first 100 readers who try Blue Apron will receive two free meals on their first order! To receive this promo, please click here to order.
Please note: This giveaway includes a week of meals for two people. Blue Apron now delivers to most of the United States. (You may see if delivery is available in your area here.) I will randomly select a winner on Friday.
Good luck!
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Disclaimer: While this post is sponsored by Blue Apron, affiliate links are not included and I am not receiving any compensation for orders placed with Blue Apron. Though I am partnering with Blue Apron this year, Ryan and I continue to purchase Blue Apron meals on our own because we really do love the service that much! Thank you so much for your continued support surrounding sponsored posts. I truly appreciate it!
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I think the hoisin meatballs look deeeelish!
I would love to try the hoisin meatballs but I think my husband would go for the steak simply due to the accompaniments. He’s weirdly insistent that I learn to love radishes!
The Chinese 5-Spice Meatballs look delicious!
The hoisin glazed chicken meatballs sound amazing!
I would love to try the seared cod!
The seared cod…I am always nervous abotu cooking fish, but love it.
The hoisin meatballs for sure! Yumm
I love paneer so I would have to go for the paneer and vegetable kati rolls!
Would love to try the hoisin chicken meatballs!
The steak and the cod both look delicious! I’m not super confident about cooking either of those things, so I’d love some help!
The Seared steak and mashed potatoes looks good. But, then again it all looks good.
I would love to try to Hoisin Glazed Meatballs!
The hearty sweet potato, quinoa, and broccoli salad looks amazing!
The sReal and potatoes sound great to me!
The Chicken Meatballs look phenomenal! I love Blue Apron, the few times my husband and I have used it we have raved about the creative and delicious recipes!
The pan-seared cod looks delicious!
The Seared Steak with mashed potatoes!
Huevos rancheros is something I’ve always meant to try–I’d love to finally make it!
The Hearty Sweet Potato, Broccoli, and Quinoa sounds yummy!
Seared steak and mashed potatoes! Yum!
The Hearty Sweet Potato, Broccoli & Quinoa Salad looks healthy and delicious!
The spiced chickpea burger looks great!
I want to try the chinese 5 spice meatballs with snap peas and rice!
Seared steak and mashed potatoes! Yummy!
Def the steak and huevos rancheros!
Everything looks amazing but I would love to try the Huevos rancheros simply because I have never attempted to make them before!
The steak and mashed potatoes look mouth watering! yummy
chicken meatballs look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sweet potato broccoli and quinoa salad for sure! I would love to try out Blue Apron!
The chicken meatballs sound great!
I would love to try to make the huevos rancheros!! They look so good!!
Sweet potato, broccoli and quinoa salad and huevos rancheros sound SO delicious!
The salmon burgers!!!
Huevos rancheros! Sooo yum!!
Omg huevos rancheros looks like a party in my mouth! !!
Would love to try the huevos rancheros
Tough to pick just one! The hoisin glazed chicken meatballs look incredible!!
The sweet potato, broccoli, and quinoa salad looks incredible!!
I love sweet potatoes and my boyfriend is a huge fan of goat cheese, so the Hearty Sweet Potato, Broccoli & Quinoa Salad would be a perfect choice!
The chicken meatballs look so tasty!
I would love the seared steak and potatoes! Nothing beats a modern twist on an old fashioned classic!!
The huevos rancheros look amazing!!!
I would love to make the Seared Steaks & Mashed Potatoes with Sautéed Radishes & Snap Peas. Looks DELICIOUS!
The seared cod looks delicious!
The huevos rancheros is a meal I’d never take on making in my small dorm kitchen normally, but I have a feeling that Blue Apron’s portioning would make it completely manageable. I would love to try it!
Yum! Chicken Meatballs!
The sweet potato, broccoli, and quinoa salad sounds prefect for summer!
I would absolutely love to make the seared cod with spring veggies!!! Look so fresh and amazing!
Seared Steak and mashed potatoes looks delicious and has my boyfriend’s name all over it! The turkey steam buns looked great too!!
Paella style rice!!