Last Saturday Elizabeth and I prepared 16 dinners that will serve 4-6 people at
Dream Dinners on Lawndale Drive. We spent about $270- or $3-4 per serving.
Why Dream Diners?
- We wanted to eat healthy. (link gives full nutritional values for every meal)
- Convenience. We both work, we are often to lazy to cook.
- We've been eating late at night- because we take too long to wind down.
- We still like to eat at home.
- It is not expensive, (but it's not cheap either).
How it works-Elizabeth reviewed the menu and we decided what to order. She called the store, placed the order and made a reservation for Saturday.
In September we can order meals per serving- rather than each meal serving 4-6 people.
When we arrived they had a print out of the order and an assigned freezer space for our food. They had already picked our side items that were included in our order.
There were 8 or so work stations. Each station supported 2 menus. The food, spices and all required ingredients were there. Directions so simple a husband could follow. It even tells you what size freezer bag to use, the spices had correct measuring spoons to correlate with the menu. There are prepinted menu labels to put inside the bags when the meal is prepared.
August Menu Review SOUTHWEST GRILLED CHICKEN For a fun twist on the traditional barbeque, try this delicious Dream Dinner. Six all natural chicken breasts are generously seasoned with an aromatic blend of Southwest spices and ready to grill or oven-broil at home. Serve them with our golden yellow rice (provided). It’s a knockout combination the whole family is sure to enjoy! Zipped Freezer Bag
MANGO CURRY CHICKEN This delicious, quick dinner features six boneless chicken breasts simmered in a golden curry sauce with a touch of sweet mango and tomato. Serve at home, either grilled or pan-seared, with steamed rice (provided) or couscous. Zipped Freezer Bag
CRISPY SESAME CHICKEN This quick, new Asian delight features our all natural chicken breasts wrapped in a crisp, golden sesame crust, ready to be baked at home and served with our tangy sweet & sour sauce. It’s a classic combination and a kid-friendly Dream Dinner not to be missed! Zipped Freezer Bag
SALMON WITH CREAMY LEMON & HERB SAUCE (May not be split in some locations) These quick & easy Atlantic salmon filets make the perfect dinner for entertaining on a lazy summer evening. Ready to be grilled or oven-broiled at home,and served this month with our low-fat, creamy herb sauce with dill, lemon, garlic and a hint of Dijon mustard. Zipped Freezer Bag (May not be split in some locations)
GREEK BEEF KABOBS Our beef kabob meat is fantastic! The beef is so tender and flavorful, and it’s marinated this month in virgin olive oil with lemon zest, garlic, oregano, and a touch of balsamic vinegar, and ready to be skewered at home for the barbeque or oven. Come celebrate this summer with Dream Dinners, where life just keeps getting easier! Zipped Freezer Bag
STEAKS WITH GARLIC & HERB BUTTER Sure to become one of Dream Dinners’ new Signature entrées, this dinner is definitely a cut above! Six individual steaks to grill or oven-broil, and serve slathered with our incredible garlic & herb butter. Don’t miss this dinner; you may even want to order two! Zipped Freezer Bag
CARIBBEAN PORK ROAST (May not be split in some locations) For island dining in the comfort of your own home, try this beautiful pork roast, marinated and ready to cook to succulent perfection. Serve with our tropical pineapple salsa…what a fun way to enjoy a summer evening! Zipped Freezer Bag (May not be split in some locations)
PORK CHOPS WITH TOMATO & BLACK BEAN SALSA This recipe was an overwhelming hit at our Dream Dinners convention in May. These six lean pork chops are lightly seasoned with cumin, chili powder and garlic. Ready to grill or pan-sear at home, they are accompanied this month by our great new tomato & black bean salsa. It’s a piquantly perfect combination for stress-free Dream Dinners entertaining. Zipped Freezer Bag
PORK CARNITAS WITH FLOUR TORTILLAS For a fun Dream Dinner the whole family can enjoy, try our pork carnitas. Tender shredded pork is simmered in savory tomato & mild green chile sauce, flavored with sweet onions, garlic, and our special mild red chili powder. Serve at home with warm flour tortillas (provided) on the side, or rolled-up into overstuffed burritos. Garnishwith your own shredded jack cheese, salsa, fresh diced onion or sour cream and you’ve got a Dream Dinners fiesta! Zipped Freezer Bag
BEEF ENCHILADA BAKE For a kid-friendly Dream Dinner the whole family will enjoy, try this family-sized south-of-the-border favorite which features generous layers of seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, mild green chiles, sour cream and green onions stacked between delicious yellow corn tortillas and our tasty enchilada sauce. Serve at home, straight from the oven, all bubbly & golden brown. It’s a winner! 9 x 13 Baking Pan
CASHEW CHICKEN Create an Asian feast for your family with this fun, easy Dream Dinner featuring large pieces of chicken stir-fried at home with colorful vegetables, then tossed in a garlicky soy-ginger sauce with a hint of creamy peanut butter & garnished with crunchy cashews. Serve at home over steamed white rice…who says you have to go out for Chinese? Not when you’ve got Dream Dinners! Zipped Freezer Bag
GINGER TERIYAKI MEATBALLS (May not be split in some locations) Back by popular demand, this Asian-influenced dinner can be prepared as either tasty beef meatballs or as a delicious meatloaf. Bake at home and glaze with our incredible ginger teriyaki sauce; your kids are sure to love this Dream Dinner! Roll into bite-sized meatballs for a tasty summer party treat. Zipped Freezer Bag (May not be split in some locations)
PASTA PRIMAVERA
We all loved the pork chops. E didn't like the Cashew Chicken- I loved it. The Pork Carnitas were a big hit. I loved the enchillada bake, E was so-so about it. I'll update the rest as we consume!
Update: 2 more items scored big. Last night we served the Pasta Prima Vera and Sesamie Chiken to 12 adults. We have 3 servings left over.
Next Month's Menu
CHICKEN PAELLA This savory chicken and rice Dream Dinner is our version of a Spanish classic. It combines slices of grilled chicken breast and mildly seasoned sausage in a garlic enhanced, lemon-scented yellow rice with sweet red peppers, onions, artichoke hearts and tomatoes. Bake at home for a satisfying, one step Dream Dinner. Zipped Freezer Bag
CHICKEN PARMESAN This great Italian-American classic features six large, all natural chicken breasts coated with a crisp parmesan-herb crust, served at home with melted mozzarella cheese and our tasty marinara sauce. Spaghetti is provided for the perfect accompaniment. Zipped Freezer Bag
ORANGE-CRANBERRY GLAZED CHICKEN Great for entertaining, these six all natural chicken breasts are browned at home and simmered in a sweet orange sauce with cranberries, ginger and spices. Zipped Freezer Bag
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SESAME-HONEY BUTTER For a quick dinner on the grill or stove top, try these tender chicken breasts marinated in soy sauce with garlic & ginger, finished with a sweet honey butter withsesame seeds & green onions. Served with steamed white rice (provided). Zipped Freezer Bag
GARLIC & BALSAMIC MARINATED FLANK STEAK Full of flavor and ready to be grilled or oven broiled, our flank steak is marinated this month in balsamic vinegar with thyme, bay leaves, molasses and garlic. You’ll want to stock up on this great family-sized cut of beef, perfect for any occasion. Zipped Freezer Bag (6 servings only)
STEAKS HUNAN STYLE Six lean, juicy steaks ready to grill or pan sear, glazed with a tangy soy sauce with hints of garlic, ginger and sesame. Zipped Freezer Bag
SHRIMP PUTTENESCA This Italian classic features large shrimp simmered in a garlicky marinara sauce with hints of lemon, basil, capers and sundried tomatoes. Served with spaghetti (provided), it’s perfect for entertaining friends and family. Zipped Freezer Bag
PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET GINGER & APPLES Six lean, boneless pork chops ready to be pan-seared or grilled at home, then served with our delicious apple sauce with ginger, raisins, cider vinegar, brown sugar and thyme. Zipped Freezer Bag
PORK ROAST WITH BLACK BEANS & GOLDEN YELLOW RICE This beautiful pork roast is rubbed with garlic, cumin, mild chili powder and a touch of sweet brown sugar. Ready to be roasted at home until tender and juicy, then served with our golden yellow rice & salsafied black beans. Zipped Freezer Bag (6 servings only)
CLASSIC LASAGNA This crowd pleaser combines ricotta and Italian cheese between layers of lasagna noodles, Italian sausage and a sweet marinara sauce. Ready to bake at home. Baking Pan (6 servings only)
HEARTY BEEF STROGANOFF Large pieces of lean beef simmered in a rich sauce with tomatoes, pearl onions, mushrooms and thyme. Served over egg noodles (provided). Zipped Freezer Bag (6 servings only)
"MUY BUENO" CHICKEN FAJITAS Tender strips of chicken breast, marinated in garlic & lime juice, then tossed at home with black beans, green onions, sweet red peppers and corn. Serve wrapped in warm flour tortillas (provided). Zipped Freezer Bag
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