Mario Day Meals in our 6th HelloFresh Box for 2022

HelloFresh is celebrating Mario Day with "Win Back Game Night" meals. I included both Mario Day meals in our HelloFresh box this week. 

Unfortunately, our box didn't arrive at its usual time (before 10:30 AM), and I contacted HelloFresh about it. According to the tracking number, it still hasn't been picked up by FedEx, but our box was thankfully inside our building when we arrived home at 4:00 PM.

Sunday breakfast and Tuesday lunch: Thai-Style Turkey 'Pad Krapow'

Thai-Style Turkey 'Pad Krapow' with Green Beans

HelloFresh description: If you select this meal, you will receive Mario-themed crafting activities in your HelloFresh box, such as place cards and cup wrappers to put the final touches on your great family dinner. Start the evening right with this terrific Thai-inspired meal, which pairs perfectly with game night! After enjoying your meal, it’s time to play your family’s favourite Mario games, like Super Mario Maker™ 2, on your Nintendo Switch system (games and system not included). And, you could get a chance to win 1 of 30 Nintendo Switch prize packs*. See the insert in your box for more details on how to enter HelloFresh’s contest. Nintendo is not a sponsor, co-sponsor or administrator of this contest. *View full rules at www.hellofresh.ca/gamenight

Sunday and Monday lunch: Beef and Pineapple Fried Rice

I absolutely love this dish, or maybe I just like pineapple in savoury meals.

Beef and Pineapple Fried Rice with Hoisin-Soy Drizzle

HelloFresh description: Juicy pineapple chunks give ordinary fried rice a sweet-savoury appeal that's hard to resist. All that's missing from this delicious Thai-inspired dish is the whole pineapple to serve it in!

#MeatlessMonday dinner and Ash Wednesday #Abstinence lunch: Cuban-Style Black Bean Bowls

Cuban-Style Black Bean Bowl with Peppers and Cilantro-Lime Rice

HelloFresh description: All the flavours of Abuela's slow-cooked beans in a speedy, simple supper! The secret? A quick DIY soffrito! Hearty black beans and rice make a wholesome meal full of protein. All the fixings bring in the fun!

Tuesday dinner and Thursday lunch: Mexican-Spiced Pork Quesadillas

Mexican-Spiced Pork Quesadillas with Tomato-Sweet Bell Pepper Salsa

HelloFresh description: If you select this meal, you will receive Mario-themed crafting activities in your HelloFresh box, such as place cards and cup wrappers to put the final touches on your great family dinner. Make game night cheesy in a good way with these delicious quesadillas, which pairs perfectly with game night! After enjoying your meal, it’s time to play your family’s favourite Mario games, like New Super Mario Bros.™ U Deluxe, on your Nintendo Switch system (games and system not included). And, you could get a chance to win 1 of 30 Nintendo Switch prize packs*. See the insert in your box for more details on how to enter HelloFresh’s contest. Nintendo is not a sponsor, co-sponsor or administrator of this contest. *View full rules at www.hellofresh.ca/gamenight

Thursday dinner and Friday lunch: Smart Coconut Salmon Soup

Smart Coconut Salmon Soup with Mushrooms and Squash

HelloFresh description: Hearty salmon and sweet squash in a creamy coconut broth will warm you right up, while a kick of chilli and lime adds layers of flavour to this light supper. Smart is based on a per-serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate and kilocalorie amount.

Four New Meals in our Fifth HelloFresh Box for 2022

Our 5th HelloFresh box for the year arrived last Saturday. I was planning to order six meals, but hubby said I should keep it at five, just in case we have other food from the family in Richmond.

My "housewife" hat challenge is that we have a small fridge. Yes, it's slightly larger than the ones you will find in a hotel room, and as such we have to manage how much food we can store. Another challenge is that we do not have an oven, so I can only pick HelloFresh meals that don't require an oven.

I accidentally ordered a meal that calls for an oven. Thankfully, it's just to heat the Tortilla Chips with spices which my air fryer managed to do.

Monday and Tuesday Lunch: Cal Smart Spicy Chicken Bites

I like the crunchy slaw, soft rice, and sweet chicken.

Cal Smart Spicy Chicken Bites with Carrot and Green Onion Slaw

HelloFresh description: Spicy chilli garlic sauce, sweet sticky honey, and savoury soy sauce bring bold flavours to this calorie smart supper! Calorie Smart is based on a per-serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie amount.

Monday dinner and Wednesday lunch: One-Pot Southwest Beef and Cavatappi

I wish there was optional heat for this dish. Also, the change from Monterey jack to mozzarella made it creamier than it should be.

One-Pot Southwest Beef and Cavatappi with Monterey Jack Shredded Mozzarella and Baby Spinach

HelloFresh description: This one-and-done dinner in a hurry packs beef, veggies and noodles into one easy bowl. What's even better? It's a meal that everyone is sure to devour!

Tuesday dinner and Thursday Lunch: Chow Mein-Style Chicken

Last year, we ordered this dish, and I remember adding too much salt to the chicken. So this time, I didn't add any salt, and it came out more flavorful and still salty.

Chow Mein-Style Chicken with Mixed Veggies

HelloFresh description: Move over Chinese takeout 'cause you got some heavy competition! This perfect combination of tender chicken pieces, springy noodles and crunchy veggies coated in a fragrant soy sauce will satisfy any craving for chow mein!

Wednesday dinner and Friday lunch: White Bean Chicken Chili

Hubby pointed out that it's more soup than chilli; maybe I should have let it boil at a higher heat than I did.

White Bean Chicken Chili with Spiced Tortilla Chips

HelloFresh description: This hearty chilli, packed with filling cannellini beans, will keep the winter chills at bay! Crush the spiced tortilla chips over the top for a delightful crunch, or use them to scoop up every last bite!

Thursday dinner and Saturday breakfast: Smart Togarashi Shrimp Stir-Fry

Hubby said it's like a stir-fried salad because there are no carbs. I love it!

Smart Togarashi Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli, Carrots, and Cabbage

HelloFresh description: Tonight's colourful seafood dish is inspired by East Asian flavours. You'll season shrimp with togarashi, then pan-sear to a tender finish and serve over stir-fried broccoli, carrots and cabbage. Sprinkle it all with dry-roasted cashews, and you're good to go! Smart is based on a per-serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate and kilocalorie amount.

First Filipino-inspired dish in our Fourth HelloFresh Box for 2022

Finally, I'll be able to try HelloFresh's rendition of a Filipino dish, and this week they are offering a Caldereta-Style Ground Beef. Let's see how it went!

Our HelloFresh box arrived Saturday morning delivered by FedEx. Unfortunately, we decided to go on a random date that day, so I couldn't cook any HelloFresh meals.

Superbowl Sunday Brunch and Wednesday Lunch: Cal Smart Turkey Chili

It's Superbowl day, and I know we're going to eat tons of game day finger food for lunner (lunch and dinner), so for brunch, I chose the lowest calorie meal from our HelloFresh box, which is the Cal Smart Turkey Chili with Lime Crema which we also had last year.

Cal Smart Turkey Chili with Lime Crema

HelloFresh Description: Jam-packed with nutrients to keep you strong but still delivering on flavour, this recipe proves you can satisfy that chilli craving.

#MeatlessMonday Valentine's Day Breakfast and Thursday Lunch: Zucchini and Lemon Linguine

We loved this dish last year, and it deserves to be our first meal on Valentine's day! Unfortunately, HelloFresh forgot to add the basil pesto to my box. It's honestly frustrating that I am paying so much money for a premium service that missed an ingredient in two of the four boxes we ordered so far.

Zucchini and Lemon Linguine with Basil Pesto and Goat Cheese

HelloFresh Description: We love zucchini all year long here at HelloFresh, and this dish combines some of our favourite flavours: sweet snap peas, zucchini, and basil pesto. A little squeeze of lemon at the end brings the whole dish together!

Valentine's Day Monday Lunch and Friday Breakfast: Caldereta-Style Ground Beef

The Caldereta dish I grew up with usually includes potatoes (and usually uses chicken). This is a fancy version of the Caldereta, but because of the soy sauce, it's like Pork Menudo without the diced potatoes.

Caldereta-Style Ground Beef with Peppers, Peas, and Rice

HelloFresh Description: We've quickened up this traditional Filipino tomato-based stew by using ground beef. This hearty stew is a perfect family dinner full of peppers, peas, garlic, and hint soy.

Tuesday Birthday Dinner: Bacon Alfredo Pasta

To celebrate hubby's birthday, I picked the meal with bacon to cook for our dinner.

Bacon Alfredo Pasta with Spring Salad

HelloFresh Description: The iconic Roman pasta dish, with a smoky, creamy sauce, peas and bacon, is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Everyone will be licking their plate clean.

Wednesday Dinner and Friday Lunch: Stovetop Pastitsio-Inspired Fusili

I used Almond milk for the milk requirement of this recipe, and I thought there was too much pumpkin spice in the recipe.

Stovetop Pastitsio-Inspired Fusili

HelloFresh Description: Inspired by the classic Greek layered pasta dish, pastitsio, this stovetop version takes a fraction of the time to put together! Then, the pumpkin pie spice blend adds layers of warm, aromatic flavour in just a minute!

Thursday and Friday Dinner: Veggie Chili

We enjoyed this healthy heart chilli last year and decided to order it again this week.

Veggie Chilli with Tortilla Chips and Sour Cream

HelloFresh Description: Simple to prepare, this delicious chilli will have everyone racing to the table with extraordinary flavours. Your bowls will be filled with beans, bell peppers, and tomatoes. We suggest using the tortilla chips to scoop up and enjoy every last bite.

Third HelloFresh Box for 2022

We received our HelloFresh box last Saturday. I ordered five meals, two of which we already had last year.

Sunday Breakfast and Tuesday Lunch: Chinese-Style Beef Bowls

This is a dish I ordered last year, and thanks to my past self, I added all the chilli garlic sauce this time, and it's so much better. Since we have it for breakfast, I added an egg as recommended. My favourite part of the dish is still the perfectly cooked vegetables.

Chinese-Style Beef Bowls with Garlic Rice and Green Veggies

HelloFresh Description: Chili garlic sauce adds a spicy and zesty kick to this bountiful beef bowl. Taking a pic for the 'gram? #putaneggonit!

Sunday Lunch and #MeatlessMonday Lunch: Mexican 'Un-Stuffed' Pepper Bowls

I surprisingly enjoyed this meal. I am food coma and guiltless about enjoying this meat-free dish.

Mexican 'Un-stuffed' Pepper Bowls

HelloFresh Description: A veggie-full twist on mom's stuffed peppers, bursting with Mexican-inspired flavours! Green onion-spiked basmati and saucy black beans round out these bowls for a satisfying dinner.

#MeatlessMonday Dinner and Wednesday Lunch: Spiced Portobello Fajitas

Too much work and needs more tortillas. I reheated half of the meal for Wednesday (after buying more tortillas) and ate it like a quesadilla. 

Spiced Portobello Fajitas with DIY Refried Black Beans and Lime Crema

Spiced Portobello Fajitas with DIY Refried Black Beans and Lime Crema

HelloFresh Description: Tender-crisp onions and peppers are paired with meaty portobello mushrooms and creamy DIY refried beans in these flavour-packed fajitas! Top with a dollop of refreshing lime crema, and you're good to go!

Tuesday Dinner and Thursday Lunch: Tomato Garlic Beef Spaghetti

We tried this dish last year, and it was great - it's delicious and easy to make.

Tomato Garlic Beef Spaghetti with Sweet Peppers

HelloFresh Description: We've figured out the secret to adding oomph to a simple meat sauce - a splash of soy! The saltiness is a subtle but tasty addition to succulent ground beef, aromatic Italian seasoning and juicy tomatoes. This colourful and flavourful dish is perfect for a night in!

Wednesday Dinner and Friday Lunch: Creamy Parmesan Gnocchi

It's, unfortunately, too salty.

Creamy Parmesan Gnocchi with Spinach and Peas

HelloFresh Description: Golden pan-fried gnocchi add a fun twist to the restaurant classic, Alfredo! Rich cream, melty cream cheese, zesty garlic, and savoury Parmesan make a luscious sauce for this vegetarian supper.

Lunar New Year meal in our Second HelloFresh Box for 2022

A HelloFresh box arrived at our front door Saturday morning, which means I get to cook five different meals guided by recipes curated by the HelloFresh team.

Saturday Dinner: Carb Smart Bacon and Spinach Salad

I prepared the Carb Smart Bacon and Spinach Salad for our Saturday dinner with Mushrooms and Shallots. Of course, bacon and Salad shouldn't belong in the same phrase, yet here we are.

Carb Smart Bacon and Spinach Salad with Mushrooms and Shallots

HelloFresh description: What is old is new again! Who knew that mum's sassy spinach salad with a warm bacon dressing would be so "carb smart"? Carb smart is based on a per-serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate amount.

Sunday Breakfast: Coconut Kidney Bean Curry

I woke up a bit late for breakfast yet still early for lunch, so I spent my Sunday morning cutting the vegetables to create this vegetarian meal. I added all the chilli, so it was pretty spicy. It's my first time using lemongrass. We had leftovers and enjoyed it Tuesday for lunch.

Coconut Kidney Bean Curry with Green Onion Fried Rice

HelloFresh Description: It's hard to resist the subtle sweetness of this lush kidney bean dish. The bright lemongrass cuts through the richness of coconut milk while chilis give it a nice little kick.

Monday Dinner: Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs

After work, the last thing I want to do is cook dinner. Thankfully, this recipe doesn't involve a lot of slicing. I wish the recipe called for mashed potatoes because the creamy garlic sauce would cling really well on mashed potatoes. We only ate half the serving size and had the rest today for lunch.

Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Parmesan

HelloFresh Description: Tonight's twist on a meat-and-potatoes dinner is rich, creamy, and speedy! We've snuck some spinach into the sauce... the kids won't even notice!

Lunar New Year Dinner: Pork and Veggie Chow Mein

It's a happy coincidence that I ordered an East Asian-inspired dish with our HelloFresh box this week. I cooked the Pork and Veggie Chow Mein with Toasted Sesame Seeds for dinner last Tuesday, and we enjoyed it with our leftovers from Happy Noodle House. Half of the Chow Mein will be enjoyed on Thursday for lunch.

Pork and Veggie Chow Mein with Toasted Sesame Seeds

HelloFresh Description: Practice your chopstick skills on this deliciously sweet, spicy, salty chow mein dish in time for the lunar new year!

p.s. I didn't read the HelloFresh description until I wrote my blog post, so I didn't know they added this meal specifically with Lunar New Year in mind.

Wednesday Dinner: Shrimp Diavolo Linguine

We ordered this dish last year and loved the heat. Unfortunately, they forgot one ingredient - the Italian Seasoning. It's pretty bland with no seasoning, but as such is life. We'll eat half of the linguine for lunch on Friday.

Shrimp Diavolo Linguine with DIY Chili Oil

HelloFresh Description: Chili oil brings restaurant-worthy flavour to this simple but elevated seafood pasta. Steamy linguine noodles hold onto the golden seared shrimp and rich tomato sauce for a perfect bite every time.

I have another HelloFresh box coming this Saturday. Can't wait!

My First HelloFresh Box for 2022

I skipped the first two weeks of the year and didn't order HelloFresh.

I was planning to order a HelloFresh box last week, but we had to do our twice-a-year Costco run, which means my small fridge can't fit all the frozen items from Costco and a HelloFresh box.

My five HelloFresh meals.

I look forward to relatively healthy eating from my HelloFresh box this week.

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Carb Smart Chipotle Beef Chili with Poblano Peppers and Cheddar Cheese

We also ordered this dish last year, primarily because it's only 580 calories which I split into two, so each meal is only 290 calories! I added all the chipotle spice, and there's heat on the chilli - I love it!

Carb Smart Chipotle Beef Chilli with Poblano Peppers and Cheddar Cheese

HelloFresh Description: This nourishing low-carb chilli replaces beans with lots of wholesome veggies! We added extra deliciousness with spicy chipotle and melty cheddar cheese! Carb Smart is based on a per-serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate amount.

Thai-Style Sweet Chili Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice

I am uncertain what makes this Thai style because when I think of Thai cuisine, I think of heat and peanut sauce. I enjoyed the zucchini, though.

Thai-Style Sweet Chili Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice

HelloFresh Description: Chicken pieces are coated in a tangy sweet chilli sauce, then coupled with zucchini and burst tomatoes. The cilantro-lime rice infuses every bite with brightness.

Smoky Falafel Bowls with Tahini Drizzle

I only ordered one Falafel dish last year, and they completely forgot to pack the falafel. Fortunately, they remembered it this time. I love the tahini, and I wish there was more falafel.

Smoky Falafel Bowls with Tahini Drizzle

HelloFresh Description: Hearty falafels are perked up with a spicy, garlicky tahini drizzle in this delicious and nutritious rice bowl.

Mexican-Style Red Bean Stew with Cheesy Quesadillas

I like the heat from the stew, and the quesadillas are truly perfect for dipping.

Mexican-Style Red Bean Stew with Cheesy Quesadillas

HelloFresh Description: This Mexican-style stew is veggie- and flavour-packed! The cheesy quesadillas are easy to make, melt-in-your-mouth delicious and made even better by dipping into the stew - a perfect dinner for any night of the week.

Kale and Black Bean Quesadillas with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Crema

I ordered the same dish last year and absolutely loved it. However, somehow it felt lacking this year. Maybe I didn't add enough salt. Also, the tortilla they sent seems lower quality and much smaller, so the filling is spilling all over the pan.

Kale and Black Bean Quesadillas with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Crema

HelloFresh Description: Forget all meaty Tex-Mex quesadillas of the past! This veggie beauty is jam-packed with hearty kale and filling beans. The secret to this memorable Tex-Mex feast is the refreshing salsa with tomatoes, cilantro, and lime. Simple, yet so satisfying!

I am skipping HelloFresh next week because we're going to Real Canadian Superstore and plan to buy things in bulk, and our small fridge can only fit so much food.

Week 12 of HelloFresh

This week is the last week we're ordering from HelloFresh for the year.

Cantonese-Style Noodles with Beyond Meat
This tasty veggie knock-off has it all! Tender peppers, chewy chow mein noodles and green beans, all tossed in a glossy salty soy and hoisin sauce!

One-Pot Mexican-Style Quinoa and Black Beans with Lime Crema
This Mexican-style one-pot wonder is jam-packed with veggies and flavour, making this the perfect dinner for any night of the week.

Creamy Paprika Chicken with Sweet Peppers on Buttery Mash
This comforting dish builds slow-cooked flavour, that will have you dreaming of Oma's chicken paprikash, in a fraction of the time. Juicy chicken thighs and sweet bell peppers are a classic pairing for the rich tomatoey sauce.

Beef and Roasted Red Pepper Ragout with Spaghetti
The twist on the classic spaghetti bolognese is a winner! The ragout is packed with tender ground beef and tons of flavour. Topped with a fresh sprinkling of Parmesan, this dish will have everyone in your home going back for more.

This is my last HelloFresh post for the year. In 2021, I ordered fifty two (52) HelloFresh meals in a span of 12 weeks.

Bacon and Mushroom Linguine with Spinach and Thyme
Beef and Roasted Red Pepper Ragout with Spaghetti
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Toasted Pine Nuts and Baby Tomatoes
Cal Smart Caper-Dill Dressed Salmon with Couscous, Tomatoes, and Spinach
Cal Smart Chipotle Pork Chilli with Poblano Peppers and Cheddar Cheese
Cal Smart Harvest Beef Soup with Cream and Potatoes
Cal Smart Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey and Parmesan
Cal Smart Turkey Chilli with Lime Crema
Cal Smart Stewed Harissa Chicken with Peppers and Feta
Cantonese-style Noodles with Beyond Meat x2
Carb Smart Chipotle Beef Chilli with Poblano Peppers and Cheddar Cheese
Carb Smart Moroccan-Style Shrimp Stew with Zucchini, Feta and Almonds
Carb-Smart Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans and Peppers
Carb Smart Tagliata Steak Salad with Basil Pesto and Arugula
Chinese-Style Beef Bowl with Garlic-Ginger Rice and Green Veggies
Chicken Tikka Masala with Peppers and Garlic Rice
Chorizo Taco Bowls with Lentil Red Rice and Lime Crema
Chow Mein-Style Chicken with Mixed Veggies
Classic Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti and Parmesan
Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini with Mushroom and Peas
Creamy Gnocchi Alfredo with Spinach and Peppers
Creamy Paprika Chicken with Sweet Peppers on Buttery Mash
Gochujang Sugar-Glazed Shrimp with Seasoned Rice
Golden Thai-Style Chicken Curry with Chow Mein
Ground Turkey Navarin Stew with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Kale and Black Bean Quesadillas with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Crema
Loaded Veggie Penne with Olives and Bocconcini
Mediterranean Falafel Sandwich with Tzatziki and Side Salad
Mediterranean Gnocchi with Bocconcini and Oregano
Not Noona's Chicken Cacciatore with Cavatappi and Basil
One Pot Italian Sausage Soup with Cream and Potatoes
One-Pot Mexican-Style Quinoa and Black Beans with Lime Crema
Rigatoni and Chorizo in Rose Sauce with Roasted Peppers and Spinach
Sausage and Broccolini Pasta with Fresh Penne
Shrimp Chow Mein with Bok Choy
Shrimp Diavolo Linguine with DIY Chili Oil
Spanish Chorizo and Chickpea Stew with Kale, Peppers, and Spiced Croutons
Spicy Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts and Ginger Rice
Spicy Lamb Noodles with Honey Chili Drizzle
Squash Ravioli and Roasted Red Peppers with Spinach Salad
Summer Turkey Bolognese with Basil and Zucchini

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Bowls with Green Onion Rice
Sweet 'n' Sour Chicken with Veggie Fried Rice
Tomato Garlic Beef Spaghetti with Sweet Pepper and Zucchini
Tomato Garlic Beef Spaghetti with Sweet Peppers
Tuscan Sausage Linguine with Sweet Bell Pepper, Chili, and Parmesan
Veggie Bulgogi Bowls with Meatless Farm and Gochujang Fried Rice
Veggie Black Bean Curry with Lime-Coconut Quinoa
Veggie Chilli with Tortilla Chips and Sour Cream
Vietnamese-Inspired Basil Beef with Peppers and Garlic-Lime Rice
Zucchini and Lemon Linguini with Basil Pesto and Goat Cheese

Week 11 of HelloFresh

HelloFresh is back in our home this week. We skipped last week because of the lack of exciting recipes.

Gochujang Sugar-Glazed Shrimp
Sticky, sweet and succulent shrimp are the stars of this lip-smacking stir-fry. We've paired them with crisp, sesame veggies to make this delicious dish one to remember!

I have a confession. I didn't add sugar to this meal because I just don't like adding sugar to any dish (unless I'm baking). Thankfully, the food came out delicious. The rice can absorb the sauce, and the shrimp were perfectly cooked.

Veggie Black Bean Curry with Lime-Coconut Quinoa
This delightful black bean curry lightly sweetened with veggies on a bed of coconut quinoa will hit all the right spots for those with a hankering for a South Asian-inspired veggie dish!

PRO Tip: Squeezing lime on top gives the dish that's extra oomph in flavour.

Ground Lamb Turkey Navarin Stew with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
This French-inspired turkey stew is packed with the aromatic trifecta of onions, celery, and carrots. Minced turkey and creamy mashed potatoes make it the perfect dish to satisfy your comfort food craving.

The navarin stew was too salty, but hubby said I should mix it with mashed potatoes and it works better that way.

Carb Smart Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans and Peppers
This one-pan wonder brings dinner together in a flash! Ginger adds zesty zip to this stir-fry of hearty beef and plentiful veggies, with no starch in sight.

The simplest and easiest to cook among the ingredients today. It's also the only one we ate for one meal instead of splitting between  two meals. It's delicious too and will work well with rice. However, the description mentioned ginger but there's no ginger in the ingredients list or instructions. Not sure what's that about.

Week 10 of HelloFresh: Six Meals

You can (finally!) order six different meals in HelloFresh, which means dinner (and lunch) for twelve out of the 21 meals in a week.

Cal Smart Caper-Dill Dressed Salmon with Couscous, Tomatoes, and Spinach
HelloFresh Description: Capers add a briny flavour pop to salmon draped in a creamy Dijon-dill sauce. Underneath, theres a bed of lemony couscous to catch all those lovely flavours. Calorie Smart is based on a per-serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie amount.

Kale and Black Bean Quesadillas with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Crema
HelloFresh Description: Forget all meaty Tex-Mex quesadillas of the past! This veggie beauty is jam-packed with hearty kale and filling beans. The secret to this memorable Tex-Mex feast is the refreshing salsa made with tomatoes, cilantro and lime. Simple, yet so satisfying! 

Sweet 'n' Sour Chicken with Veggie Fried Rice
HelloFresh Description: Riffing on classic Chinese-Canadian dishes, for tonight's dinner we've simplified familiar favourites like fried rice and sweet and tangy chicken so you don't have to wait for takeout anymore!

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Bowls with Green Onion Rice
These bowls are bursting with flavour! Chicken is seasoned and pan-fried, then tossed with veggies in an utterly irresistible sweet chili-teriyaki sauce, all on a bed of fluffy basmati rice. Happy eating!

Spiced Lamb Noodles with Honey-Chili Drizzle
These spiced lamb noodles will have you dreaming 'Take me to Queens, NY!' Inspired by the iconic Xi’an Famous Foods' lamb and hand-pulled noodle dish, full of aromatic spice and fresh herbs. In place of handmade noodles, we've added easy-to-cook linguine. To add a final flourish, drizzle the spicy honey sauce over top!

Butternut Squash Ravioli Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Toasted Pine Nuts and Baby Tomatoes
HelloFresh Description: We love tomatoes all year long here at HelloFresh and this dish combines some of our favourite pairings. Creamy Parmesan, sweet baby tomatoes and bright basil pesto make it feel like summer. A little squeeze of lemon at the end brings the whole dish together!

HelloFresh forgot the squash ravioli for the Butternut Squash Ravioli dish. I had to use the whole wheat spaghetti we already have at home.

I am skipping HelloFresh next week, because most of the meals that doesn't require an oven has a calorie count of more than 900 per serving.

Week 9 of HelloFresh: Mostly Rice Bowls

It's the 9th week this year that we ordered our meals from HelloFresh instead of going to the grocery. This week I picked mostly rice bowls.

Chorizo Taco Bowls with Lentil Red Rice and Lime Crema
HelloFresh Description: This hearty bowl is filled to the brim with the help of lentils! Topped with chorizo and peppers, fresh tomatoes, cheese and a lime crema this bowl hits all the spots!

Vietnamese-Inspired Basil Beef with Peppers and Garlic-Lime Rice
HelloFresh Description: Spicy, bold, fresh and herbal, this stir-fry bowl hits the spot! Lime zest and garlic add a bold boost to fluffy white rice.

Golden Thai-Style Chicken Curry with Chow Mein
HelloFresh Description: Pure comfort in Thai curry form! Based off the famed Thai 'Khao Soi' curry, this warming dish is sure to be a hit. With a delicious coconut-based broth covering unctuous chow mein noodles, every bite will be better than the last.

Veggie Bulgogi Bowls with Meatless Farm and Gochujang Fried Rice
HelloFresh Description: Salty, spicy and sweet; it's easy to understand why this Korean staple is so well loved, which is why we've created a veggie version. The quick gochujang fried rice will take this to the next level of divine!

Tomato Garlic Beef Spaghetti with Sweet Peppers
We've figured out the secret to adding oomph to a simple meat sauce – a splash of soy sauce! The saltiness is a subtle but tasty addition to succulent ground beef, aromatic Italian seasoning and juicy tomatoes. It's a colourful and flavourful dish that's perfect for a night in!

Have you tried HelloFresh? How's your experience?