If you’ve been following along with me for awhile, you may already know my best time-saving tip is to outsource as much as possible, within your means. I’m clearly not the only one because meal delivery services are all the rage right now. And, I can totally see why! I mean, wouldn’t it be great if you could get online, choose a few meals, and have them sent to your home, ready to cook? Well, you totally can and today I’m going to introduce you to a meal delivery service that does everything but cook the meals for you!
This post is sponsored by Dinner Thyme. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.
So, I’ve already reviewed one other meal delivery service before but I have to be honest and say that I liked Dinner Thyme way better. What sets them apart, in my opinion, is that all of the ingredients are pre-chopped, diced, mixed, blended, etc. Even the butter was pre-portioned! You literally just have to open the package(s) and make the meal! Also, their step-by-step directions were easy to follow and each meal was ready in less than 30 minutes (including prep time) – which is perfect for busy moms like me! Everything was clearly labeled with color-coded stickers with letters on them. The colors/letters corresponded with the enclosed recipe sheets. And, the cover sheet that comes in the box even tells you how many days you have to cook each meal before the ingredients spoil. Of course, the boxes are insulated and packed on ice; they are guaranteed to stay chilly until at least 11:00pm – so, there’s no need to be home for delivery as long as there is somewhere to leave your package. I tried 3 meals from Dinner Thyme and I really loved them all!
Chicken Piccata with Capers Over Linguine
This was the first meal I made and it was my favorite. It had a great lemony taste, was super easy to make, and was seriously so delicious! My husband really enjoyed it, too. And even though the portion sizes were supposed to be for 2, we had more than enough and even had leftovers. I highly recommend this dish.
Apple Pecan Chicken With Brandy Sauce
Okay, first things first – I burnt the brandy sauce. I can’t help but laugh at myself because the directions were so easy and straightforward but, I went wrong somewhere and well, it didn’t quite work out. That said, I still enjoyed the meal. So, while this meal was really tasty without the brandy sauce, it probably would have been even better with it. The apples were seriously amazing and that pecan crusting was so good.
Braised Beef Raviolis with Mushrooms and Peppers with a Side of Garlic Bread
I love ravioli so I was so excited to make this – and it definitely didn’t disappoint! I’m kind of a picky eater so I didn’t use the mushrooms or peppers but it was so good without them. My favorite part of this dish was the garlic bread because before making it, I hadn’t even thought about toasting it on the stove; the ingredients included delicious garlic butter and directions on how to toast it. I ate the bread too fast, though (because bread), and didn’t get a photo. Like the others, this meal was quick and easy and gets a thumbs up in my book, too!
Dinner Thyme has 15 meal options to choose from each week (and dessert, too)! They make it easy to skip a week and even have a referral program. They have a 50/50 referral service for frequent customers where your friends get 50% off their first box and so will you; after you are a frequent customer (after two orders), you can refer a friend. Your friend will get 50% off their first box and you will get the equal amount (of their 50% amount) as a credit after they order their second box. How awesome is that? Yay, savings!
Finally, because Dinner Thyme values you, my awesome readers, so much, they are offering $20 off your first box using code, READYSETCOOK.
So, get to cooking, my friends; it’s Dinner Thyme! Ready, set, cook!
This sounds incredibly easy and delicious! YUMMM!
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It was both! Thanks for reading!
I totally need this!! It would help so so much
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It’s a time saver for sure!
This sound delicious! I have never heard of them before. I will have to check them out!
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Girl, it’s so good! Definitely check them out!
Yum! This looks delicious I’ll have to try it out!
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It really was delish! You totally should!
Wow! All of those look amazing! I’ve never ordered meals, but I might have to give this a try!
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This was my second time and I’m a huge fan!
Works for me! I’m all about quick and easy meals!
the How-to Guru
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Yes, girl! Quick and easy is my love language!
These look delish, going to look into this!
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You totally should!
Everything you made looks delicious Shannon. My gosh I’m drooling. The apple pecan chicken looks amazing!
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Thanks! It really was so good!
YUM this looks really good! I know boxed meals are all the rage right now!
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Whoever came up with the concept is a genius!
This looks amazing and your photography captured the food so well!
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Thanks, girl! I’ve been practicing!
Aaaaaaand I’m starving 🙂 This looks like a meal-service I’m definitely going to have to check out!
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Totally! This is a good one!
I’ve used a few services and have been happy with all of them. I have to have gluten-free, and it doesn’t look like there are gluten-free options.
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Oh bummer! Thanks for reading!
I’ve always wanted to try one of these services.This looks soo good!
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This is a good one to start with!
I’ve always wanted to try a subscription box! This one looks delicious!
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I definitely recommend starting with this one!
Yum I need one of these easy delivery meals especially after having another baby!
xo, Nicole
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It would be perfect for that! Except, some one would have to cook it. 🙂
Wow I have always wanted to try one of these kits. I love how everything is portioned and ready to cook!!
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It was such a pleasant surprise! I didn’t have to chop, measure, or mix a thing!
YUM! These look so delicious and I love anything organized and color coded!
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Yes!! Organization and color coding is my jam!
This looks so good and super easy!
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It was both! Thanks for reading!
This looks so tasty!!! Seriously need the recipe!!
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I wish I had it! That’s the downside of everything already being mixed and portioned for you!
Those meals look so good! I really want some ravioli now. 🙂
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The ravioli was so good!
All of those meals look amazing! I wasn’t impressed with the “other” company because it took too long to get to me and all the produce was bad. I’ll have to look into this!
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Oh no! I didn’t have that experience but the prep time with the other guys was a little long for me compared to with Dinner Thyme!
I do not like mushrooms or peppers either and those raviolis look great!!
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I was relived that it was still good without those!
There are soooo many meal services, I never know which one to pick. I only want one for a couple meals a week. This one looks good though, the meals look easy! I love that even the butter is pre-portioned!
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This is definitely a good one to try, then! Seriously, it was so good!
I am literally drooling! Every one of these meals looks incredible!
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Haha! I just pictured you drooling at your laptop. 🙂
This sounds amazing!! I love that everything is pre chopped. That’s really what takes the longest for me.
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Me, too! I’m so glad the prep time was so short!
these meals look amazing! what a great service for busy parents!
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It really is!
YUM! These all look so good!
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They all totally were!
Wow!! These box subscriptions are taking the world by storm & I love it!! Those meals look SO DARN GOOD!! Will definitely look into this more! Thanks for sharing! xx
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Thanks for reading! And, you’re totally right! You’ll love this service!
This is really cool!
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I think so, too!
This looks super easy. I have always wanted to try a food subscription box but I haven’t gotten around to it yet.
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Start with this one! It was SUPER easy!!
Looks so YUMMY! Great pics and description! 🙂
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Thanks so much! It was definitely yummy!
This looks so delicious!! I have never heard of this brand and would love to give them a try!
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You totally should! Don’t forget to use the coupon!
I do like the look of this. Easy meals, But fresh and healthy too
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Yes to all! So tasty, too!
Ahh yea prechopped is definitely a huge time saver! The meals look great!
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It’s a game changer!
OH YUM These took amazing!
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They were SO good!