Blue Apron did send me one of their boxes to try out in return to share my honest opinion about with you all! All thoughts below are 100% my own. 
Lately I have been in such a rut, when it comes to cooking supper. I am so tired of the normal dinner meals I make, but don’t fully know what exactly to make in replace! I really enjoy cooking and trying out new recipes! So I came across the site, Blue Apron. This is a site I think anyone who cooks would be interested in!
You can join Blue Apron, and they will deliver a box full of food and recipes to create the perfect meal! You can choose your dietary preference, and if you need to skip a week, that is fine. All the plans are no commitment. I was so excited when my box arrived, it was packed so nice with the produce, meats, seasonings and more needed for each meal.
- Complete meals with 500-700 calories per serving
- 35 minutes to prepare on average
- Pre-portioned ingredients to save time and reduce waste
- Easy to follow beautifully printed recipe cards
Our box had three different recipes to create. All of these recipes are something we have never tried before! That was so nice, we could try out new recipes, and all the ingredients were shipped right to us. No running to the store to grab ingredients, Blue Apron sends it all!!!
Recipes with Ingredients that came on our box:
3-Chile Beef Chili Roasted Chicken with Jalapeno-Herb Salsa, Mixed Citrus & Cracked Wheat Berries Whole Wheat Spaghetti & Zucchini with Pistachio-Spinach Pesto
The first meal we decided to try was the Whole Wheat Spaghetti & Zucchini with Pistachio-Spinach Pesto! I love the recipe card, it shows you what ingredients you need, so I went and grabbed all the Blue Apron ingredients they sent and started cutting my produce up, and following the steps! This is a recipe I wouldn’t have picked out for us. I have never had pesto, and wasn’t sure if I would like it or not. I was so surprised once I started cooking how amazing all the ingredients came together, I found myself thinking this could really taste great!
This turned out SO good! The flavors just complimented each other so nice. I loved the zucchini with the onion and garlic, it really tasted so good. The pesto made this a home run recipe, the lemon really just added the sass! This is a recipe I will for sure be making in the future, we loved it! I am so glad I got this recipe to try in my Blue Apron Box, this is something I generally wouldn’t think we would like, but I was so impressed at how much we did like it, and the ease of the recipe to make!
The Roasted Chicken with Jalapeno-Herb Salsa, Mixed Citrus & Cracked Wheat Berries, was really good as well. I have never tried a salsa quite like that, and the wheat berries were something really new as well! I didn’t even know they existed until this recipe! The flavors really were delicious together!
In our home we enjoy chili, so it was fun to try a completely different take on chili. This 3-Chile Beef Chili did have a good kick to it! Those roasted peppers were a really neat twist. I had never cooked with a Cubanelle or Serrano Pepper before. The pepper jack cheese topping was a really nice touch to this!!
Overall I was beyond impressed with our Blue Apron box! All the recipes turned out so well, and they really were pretty easy to whip up! The quality of the produce, meats, and other ingredients in the box were exceptional! Everything was super fresh, and it was so nice getting all the items shipped directly to our door, so no running to the store to pick up stuff for dinner!
I think this would be fun for anyone who likes trying out different foods, and enjoys cooking! Blue Apron is an awesome site that has made my life a lot easier when it comes to cooking meals. Plus it is affordable as well, and you do get the highest quality ingredients to create these meals!
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Head over and check out all the fun On The Menu recipes that you could possibly get! You can select your dietary preference and start receiving the Blue Apron Box full of ingredients needed to cook each meal, along with recipe cards! With a few clicks of a button you can have your first box on it’s way to you!!!
Do you think this is something you and your family would enjoy?
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
I’ve actually been following Blue Apron for a little while now and I LOVE the concept of it! I would love to start cooking more myself and I think this company would help ease me into things with how easy and convenient their services and product are! 🙂
Ashley M says
Those meals look rich, hearty and healthy! What a great subscription service – one that actually makes your life easier.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
That’s really cool, I’d defiantly give it a try. I like having items delivered to me and groceries suited to a recipe? Great idea!
raijean says
Ok, that looks delicious! I wouldn’t mind trying them! Anything to make my life easier!
Emily says
Sign me up! The Pistachio Spinach Pesto looks amazing. I wish I was eating it right now.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
me too Emily, looks delicious!!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I did the vegetarian version of the Blue Apron and it was FABULOUS! We made fresh gnocchi soup and it was divine! I love how convenient it is and everything is so fresh.
Kelsey says
Oh that sounds like a really tasty soup, Kelly!!!! Glad you loved it too!
Keikilani says
I haven’t heard of this company. The dishes look absolutely amazing and delicious!
Mindy Grant says
I have been interested in trying Blue Apron for a while. Thanks for the great review. It looks delicious!
Stacey @ Cheap is the New Classy says
These look so good, and fresh too! This sounds like such a great idea! Especially since I hate food shopping.
LauraOinAK says
I had not heard of them before, but love the concept. I’ve tried freezer cooking, but rarely have a day to dedicate to the process.
Pam says
I love the concept behind this. I can totally sympathize with the “dinner rut.” I bet this would be so useful!
Amy Desrosiers says
Yum! This reminds me of the Plated service which I tested out too. I will have to check this place out..I love to cook!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
That sounds yummy, everything looks nice and fresh and well balanced!
Jennifer Soltys says
This is very interesting! That pasta look so good right now!!! I love the concept of this and definitely want to give it a try.
brett says
pistachio spinach pesto sounds divine. we ALL love pistachios here!
Shauna says
So, wait, this all came in the mail? That is so super-cool and easy. WOW! Thanks for letting me know about this service
Tasha says
I’ve never heard of Blue Apron until now. Sounds like a wonderful service. I’ve been in a dinner rut myself the last couple weeks. Tired of the same stuff. Might have to try this out. I enjoy trying new things. 🙂
Stacy L. says
This sounds like something right up my alley! I am going to check it out!
Nicole B says
Those meals look really delicious! I haven’t heard of Blue Apron before but I’m definitely interested in checking them out to learn more.
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
This sounds like an easy way to plan for meals and they look really good.
Dawn Lopez says
Ooh everything looks amazing! I actually did get a chance to try them and I was beyond impressed. It was more than just AMAZING food.. I loved learning to cook it. Their step by step instructions were awesome. I felt like a true foodie! Would totally recommend this to anyone!
Krista says
Thanks for the great post. I am headed over to check out Blue Apron now!
Amber Edwards says
Wow, all that food looks absolutely mouth watering! And to think they make it so easy for you! I could cook some mighty awesome meals if I have blue apron!
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says
Those recipes look soooo good! Especially that chili, yum!
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
OMG, yes! I think they’d love it. I love the color too, always better when the food looks great and tastes great too.
Liz Mays says
It makes a big difference that all the ingredients come along too. Much more appealing that way.
Ellen Christian says
That looks convenient. I like that it sends along all the fresh ingredients too.
Tara says
Wow! So that is easy! This looks like it would taste good and really takes the thinking out of cooking. Very nice!
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
Hmm what an interesting idea. Saves on the “what’s for dinner” question!
Greta says
Okay, these meals look amazing! I hate going to the store, so this would literally be a life saver for me.
Debi says
That is pretty cool. And the food looks delish