Do you have a growing Pinterest board of recipe inspirations, but somehow find yourself trotting out the same old grilled chicken recipe night after night? We all want to be adventurous cooks—impulsively dropping exotic ingredients into the grocery cart, improvising fun new sauces, devoting a weekend afternoon to a complex culinary project that'll rack up cool points with friends, guests, and Instagram followers. But when push comes to shove, a thousand other things seem like higher priorities, the thought of possible failure looms large, and, once again, we end up stuck in a never-ending loop of the same five dishes that we can make with our eyes closed.
That's not even touching on cost. Stocking your pantry with an entirely new set of ingredients just to make one recipe is expensive, and there's always so much left over—how much tarragon or galangal root can a person use?
Yeah, we feel you on all of the above. To pry ourselves out of our own dinnertime rut, we look to HelloFresh to bring some new, flavorful, and exciting meal ideas to the table. With just a few clicks needed to customize the service to your particular tastes, HelloFresh delivers a box of premeasured, fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes right to your doorstep. Its diverse menu options have allowed us to travel the world from the comfort of our own homes, while we learn to tackle international dishes with confidence and without the food waste. HelloFresh's out-of-the-box (literally!) recipes can be prepared and on the table within 30 minutes—less time than you might spend ordering and waiting for takeout. Plus, Serious Eats readers can take advantage of an exclusive offer: a $35 discount off your first order.
What do you get for your money at HelloFresh? We took the Classic Box for a test drive, kicking off a three-day culinary journey with the Mediterranean Butter Bean Salad With Feta and Black Olive–Sherry Vinaigrette, studded with Yukon Gold potatoes, crisp green beans, and juicy tomatoes. The next night, we took on the Pork Teriyaki With Basmati Rice and Asparagus, and our last meal ended on a high note with the creamy, ginger- and garlic-scented South Asian Chicken Curry With Fluffy Rice—a recipe devised by Jamie Oliver, so you know it's boldly flavored, delicious, and good for you. In fact, HelloFresh is the only meal delivery service with a registered dietitian on staff, meaning you can get meals and weekly plans that are balanced as well as tasty.
DAY 1: MEDITERRANEAN BUTTER BEAN SALAD
Bursting with fresh flavors, this dish is just what you'd want after a weekend of eating out. Creamy butter beans and tender green beans make a dynamic duo in this springtime salad with a bit of Mediterranean flair. Feta cheese and a scratch-made sherry vinaigrette bring it all together with a hint of tang and a touch of sweetness.
DAY 2: PORK TERIYAKI WITH BASMATI RICE AND ASPARAGUS
'Tis the season for bright, grassy-sweet asparagus, and this recipe puts that bounty to good use alongside strips of juicy pork tenderloin. It's tossed with a homemade teriyaki sauce that comes together so quickly, you'll lay off the sugary bottled stuff for good.
DAY 3: JAMIE'S SOUTH ASIAN CHICKEN CURRY WITH FLUFFY RICE
Curry in a hurry? Yes, please! This healthy and hearty coconut curry is loaded with flavorful chicken thighs, tomatoes, and bell peppers. It takes just a little over 30 minutes from box to plate, but tastes like it's been simmering all day long.
Still need convincing? HelloFresh offers a range of options for customizing your dining experience. With a Classic Box subscription, you can choose three, four, or five recipes for two people each week, or three recipes for four people each week. They also offer Vegetarian Boxes for two or four people and Family Boxes packed with kid-friendly fare for four that the entire family will enjoy. The boxes are packed for travel with locally sourced ingredients, ensuring that they arrive at your door well chilled and at peak freshness. Your groceries will stay fresh for the duration of the week, so you can keep your schedule flexible and try out the recipes when it suits you—no need to cancel tonight's plans because of a ticking clock on your produce! If you have salt, pepper, sugar, a good cooking oil, and butter at home, HelloFresh can provide the rest. Delivery is free, and there's no minimum subscription commitment; you can pause or cancel at any time.
So what are you waiting for? Skip the store and ditch the takeout, dinner's already on your doorstep with HelloFresh—and now for a limited time only, get $35 off your first purchase.
Check out more of HelloFresh's international options, including Spicy Tuna Tar-Tacos, Thai Pork Laarb Burgers, Greek Salad Flatbread Pizza, Spicy Poblano Bolognese, Tex Mex Risotto, and Reuben Steak.