The Chives!

Dec31

Of the four meals that I received from Plated, 2 had fresh chives. I was pretty stoked because I typically use freeze-dried chives because they’re something that I just have in the spice cabinet.

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These are the chives from the Roasted Chicken au Jus. They we salvageable. I ended up losing about half of the chives, but moved on.

I know that this is a fresh item, which is shipped. Sometimes, depending on the season, fresh items get funky faster. Blah, blah, blah.

Whatever. I found a way to make it work. Everyone was happy. There were chives in the dish.

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Melty Monterey Jack Burgers

Dec30

Melty Monterey Jack Burgers
with Red Onion Jam and Zucchini Fries

Melty Monterey Burgers

I’ve been pretty excited to get a second box from Hello Fresh. I knew the burgers would be a good, simple meal. Everyone in our house likes cheeseburgers. This twist on a classic did not disappoint. Continue reading →

Adobo-Glazed Chicken

Dec29

Adobo-Glazed Chicken
with Garlic Rice and Green Beans

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Lily loves soy, so this Adobo sauce was a perfect addition to the chicken. She also likes rice, so it was a good meal. Continue reading →

Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders

Dec27

Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders
with Carrot Fries and Greek Yogurt Ranch

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I have been looking forward to making this meal from our Plated box. I love buffalo sauce, but I’ve never actually made it. Continue reading →

Roasted Chicken au Jus

Dec23

Roasted Chicken au Jus
with Orzo and Peas

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I haven’t breaded chicken without Shake ‘n Bake, so this was something new. Baking in the pan was also something I hadn’t done. I did burn myself, but that was the worst thing about this meal. Continue reading →