I used a referral
code to try Hello Fresh once we came back from our trip to Nashville. I figured this was perfect timing since we were still off from work and would need groceries. I’ve always been intrigued by these meal subscription boxes, but never have had the time/need to try them. Plus, I will say I was standoff-ish because of the price. But with a coupon code, I decided to see what it was all about and boy is it worth it!
If you want to try Hello Fresh for yourself, you can use my referral code to get $40 off your first box and that includes free shipping as normal. Either follow the above link or type “kgLMMl” in the promo code at checkout!
Pros:
- Delivered right to your door without having to find ingredients throughout the store
- Planned meals to take the “thinking” out of what to have for dinner
- Step by step instructions with picture guides
- My favorite – provides seasonings/spices that I don’t have lying around my kitchen (those can get pricey $$)
- Fresh ingredients
- Unique meals to take us out of our comfort zone and encouraging us to try new flavors
- Provides nutritional information
- Depending on where you go out to eat, this is a cheaper alternative
- Filling and a true “feeds 2” for those with more appetite. We typically even had leftovers!
- Ability to skip weeks until you are ready for delivery (some weeks we don’t find anything we fancy)
Cons:
- Can be pricey if you are used to your own home cooking and have all the ingredients already
- If you are looking for just meals to be prepared already, this isn’t for you. It does take prep/cooking
- Set meals for each week that involve picking from/family versions you can’t choose meal options
- Could be too “fancy/extravagant,” if you like simple foods and don’t want to try new things
Now onto our first meal we made! Quick Sausage Bolognese over Spaghetti
We first laid out all of the ingredients that came in the box. Keep in mind that you may not need all of the ingredients. In fact, they gave us more than we needed in each of our boxes, so we then ended up making a fourth meal (sirloin stir fry) at the end of our experience using all of our leftovers.
You’ll see the recipe card with step by step instructions to the left.
All ingredients were prepped. Zimmerman and I divide up the duties with two different cutting boards and then combine. Makes it go by even quicker than if you were cooking solo! Then this recipe you just combined it all in one pan and then add the sauce. I will say I accidentally added too much water in the sauce, but it turned out fine because it provided more sauce for even more leftovers (if you don’t mind a more liquidy sauce.)
All ingredients were provided, with the exception of olive oil. So some things you will need to have on deck are olive oil and butter that we have noticed so far in these recipes. 
We have two other meals we documented that we will share with you all throughout the next two weeks, because then we have another box coming! I highly recommend Hello Fresh if it’s something you can afford. It’s a fun experience if you have a family and you enjoy cooking together or a significant other/friends. We enjoy the nights we get to make a meal together and enjoy even more the delicious taste of the meal when it’s all said and done!
Once again if you would like $40 off your first order you can follow this link or type “kgLMMl” in the promo code box. Looking forward to hearing about your meals/experience!
Q: Have you used Hello Fresh, or another meal subscription before?
Q: What’s your favorite meal to cook at home?
