I am a woman who is easily tempted by a coupon code. I am also that woman who orders her groceries online because setting foot in a supermarket, although a necessary evil, is not my cup of tea. Most of the time, I don’t feel like being creative with dinner, so after I was able to secure a coupon code for Hello Fresh, three dinners for two people came to $40. What a steal!

Food subscriptions are a new rage. Hello Fresh is a food delivery service that ships dinners right to your door. You can choose from the Classic (meat and fish), Vegetarian, or Family plan for either 2 or 4 persons.

Our Classic Carnivore menu consisted of:

• Juicy Lucy Burgers
  • 840 calories
  • 10-minute prep
  • 40-minute total time
• Zesty Crusted Catfish
  • 650 calories
  • 5-minute prep
  • 30-minute total time
• Gremolata Strip Steak
  • 880 calories
  • 10-minute prep
  • 40-minute total time

These are the 3 meals we chose out of 8 offered options.

Hello Fresh is packaged in a cooler box, so I didn’t have to worry about rushing home from work to find spoiled food. Everything is neatly packaged in recyclable cardboard. I like how Hello Fresh keeps all of the different meals organized.

The first meal I made was the Jucy Lucy Burgers. I was happy I had the additional ingredients on hand (olive oil and sugar). The burger was cooked perfectly and Jason kept raving about the dressing on the arugula salad. However, I did have quite a few pots, pans, and bowls to clean up, which makes for a fun after dinner chore.

The second night we had the Zesty Crusted Catfish, which was deceivingly filling. I love roasted broccoli and jasmine rice (staples in my home). I rarely have catfish which was a nice treat. The panko breading was crunchy and flavorful with the included fish seasoning.

The third meal was the Gremolata Strip Steak. I love strip steak! Cauliflower mashed potatoes is also a great way to include vegetables into my diet. The pesto on top of the steak really added flavor. I would absolutely make this again!

 

The Good:

• I didn’t have to think about dinner. It was nice to grab a box and get to work.
• Each dinner was tasty and flavorful. Jason and I really enjoyed the variety.
• The variety offered is plentiful. I love adding different meals to my nightly menu.
• You won’t spend more than 40-minutes preparing a meal.
• Good portions.
• Easy to follow, step by step directions with pictures.
• Cost effective with a coupon.

The Bad:

• I used more pots, pans, bowls, and utensils than usual.
• The calories are a little high. (I try to stick around 500 for dinner).
• No leftovers. (I usually have leftovers for lunch the next day).
  • I could order the 4 person option to solve this problem.
• Expensive without a coupon code

Verdict

I would absolutely use Hello Fresh again, especially on crazy busy weeks where I don’t have enough time to order groceries online or get to a supermarket. I would also use them if I am in a “dinner rut” and want some new ideas.

Hello Fresh, you certainly made dinner much easier!

Sign up HERE to get $40 off your first box!

Namaste.

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