Since I don’t use shallots or scallions, I was thankful for the fact that many of the ingredients come in a labeled package.Īnd, like my brother-in-law, I love that you get just enough of what you need: No boxes or mixes or frozen stuff involved. You have to wash them, slice or dice them, and cook them as directed. You receive whole ingredients needed for the recipe they provide. As I shared in my last post, these are notpre-prepared or semi-prepared meals. The instructions on the Blue Apron recipe cards are clear, but you do have to follow them, and keep track of where you are. Maybe this was because I was nearby anyway holding a camera, but I was glad I was in the kitchen with them. My answer to that question is that they did a great job, but they needed me there to help and answer questions. What about a 10 year old and a 13 year old? Ingredients arrive in the exact amount needed for the recipes. He was able to follow the directions, and loved that there was no wasted food when he was done. He was so proud of the dish he made, and my sister-in-law was completely in shock at how delicious and FANCY it was. And he made it clear that he almost never cooks. He shared that on one of their first deliveries, his wife wasn’t feeling well, so he decided to cook the meal himself. My BIL mentioned they’d been using Blue Apron, and absolutely love it. A few weeks before I ordered, we were hanging out with my sister-in-law and brother-in-law in their new home. Technically, though, I already knew the answer to my question.

They know how to make some basics in the kitchen (eggs, pasta, grilled cheese sandwiches, etc.), but I wanted to see how they’d do with the more involved meals from Blue Apron. This time, though, I decided to answer the question: Is Blue Apron a good idea for inexperienced cooks? My plan was to have my kids help prepare the meals. (Both of which need special little marks in their names, which I don’t know how to do!) I was excited to see that once again, there were options that I felt confident my family would love.

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