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Chefs Plate: New England Fish Chowder

Chefs Plate: New England Fish Chowder. @ChefsPlateCA #firsttimefishchowderathome #richlikegumbo #crunchyciabatta

New England Fish Chowder with Ciabatta Toasties

This was my first time making fish chowder at home.  I was quite intrigued to try this New England Fish Chowder with Ciabatta Toasties when I saw it as one of the choices for the Chefs Plate selection for the week of May 11.  This recipe called for 35 minutes of prep and other than (more…)

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Chefs Plate: Meatballs & Cheesy Corn Polenta

Chefs Plate: Meatballs & Cheesy Corn Polenta. @ChefsPlateCA #juicymeatballs #cheesypolenta #simmeredinmarinarasauce

I was really looking forward to creating and tasting this dish!  I enjoy hearty meatballs and cheese and especially polenta.  I remember making polenta as part of another Chefs Plate recipe in the past.  I was excited to see what this Meatballs & Cheesy Corn Polenta dish would be like.

As always, (more…)

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Chefs Plate: Pesto Mozzarella Pizza

Chefs Plate: Pesto Mozzarella Pizza. @ChefsPlateCA #easypizzaathome #pestopizza #perfectcrust

Pesto Mozzarella Pizza

It has been SO long since my last Chefs Plate meal.  This was a great comeback meal if I do say so myself. ;D

Since my last time ordering from them, I noticed that Chefs Plate has cut a few corners:  They no longer use (more…)

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Chefs Plate: Asian Popcorn Chicken

Chefs Plate: Asian Popcorn Chicken. @ChefsPlateCA makingpopcornchickenathome #4freeplates #mealsathome

Asian Popcorn Chicken with Jasmine Rice, Lime Aioli, and Stir-fried Veggies

April 25, 2019:  This was probably the most disappointing Chefs Plate meal I made, and it’s all because of my own mistakes than the recipe itself.  Oh, well.  You live and you learn.

This dish was the Asian Popcorn Chicken with Jasmine Rice, Lime Aioli, and Stir-fried Veggies.  It had a difficulty level of “medium” and a…

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Chefs Plate: Baked Beef & Cheese Meatloaf

Chefs Plate: Baked Beef & Cheese Meatloaf. @ChefsPlateCA #deliciousmeatloaf #soeasytomake #get4freeplatestotry

Baked Beef & Cheese meatloaf with Baby Arugula tossed in a Pesto Vinaigrette

April 24, 2019:  This was my favourite meal from the entire recent Chefs Plate order!  This was a Baked Beef & Cheese meatloaf with Baby Arugula tossed in a Pesto Vinaigrette.  Described as an “elevated classic,” the homestyle beef meatloaf was baked with a gooey cheese topping and paired with a fresh arugula salad.  A…

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Chefs Plate: Cheesy Turkey Melts

Chefs Plate: Cheesy Turkey Melts. @ChefsPlateCA #soyummy #turkeyburger #perfectfries

Cheesy Turkey Melts with Caramelized Onions and Oven Fries

April 22, 2019:  Don’t get sick of my recent abundance of Chefs Plate meals yet because this dish was a really good one and so easy to make!  This was a Cheesy Turkey Melts with Caramelized Onions and Oven Fries.  Chefs Plate is a weekly subscription make-your-own meal at home delivery service(you can pause the plan at any time).  I’ve…

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Chefs Plate: Mediterranean Quinoa & Sweet Potato Patties

Chefs Plate: Mediterranean Quinoa & Sweet Potato Patties. @ChefsPlateCA #vegetariandish #quinoapatties #beachefathome

Mediterranean Quinoa & Sweet Potato Patties with Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce

April 18, 2019:  The third Chefs Plate meal of this week’s shipment is the Mediterranean Quinoa & Sweet Potato Patties with Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce.  Chefs Plate allows you to choose from a weekly changing menu of dishes, delivers you the fresh pre-measured ingredients so that you can cook from the comfort of your own home. …

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Chefs Plate: Rosemary Pork and Apple Chutney

Chefs Plate: Rosemary Pork and Apple Chutney. @ChefsPlateCA #get4freeplates #brusselssprouts #releaseyourinnerchef

Rosemary Pork and Apple Chutney with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

April 17, 2019:  Here’s another Chefs Plate meal!  This is the Rosemary Pork and Apple Chutney with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts.  It has a difficulty level of “easy” and takes 30 minutes to cook.

(Have you ever tried Chefs Plate before?  If not, you can redeem four plates of food for free here.)  (more…

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Chefs Plate: Oven Baked Fish with Lemon Aioli and a Warm Arugula Salad

Chefs Plate: Oven Baked Fish with Lemon Aioli and a Warm Arugula Salad. @ChefsPlateCA #get4freeplates #homecooking #ovenbakedfishfingers

Oven Baked Fish with Lemon Aioli and a Warm Arugula Salad

April 15, 2019:  I’m back with the Chefs Plate meals! 😀  I only order these Chefs Plate meals whenever I see that the selections for the week appeal to me and when I have time to make them (i.e., when my workload is low and I’m working from home).  I usually like to make them early in the day when the sunlight is present for my photos. 😀

T…

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Chefs Plate: Quinoa Masala Meatballs

Chefs Plate: Quinoa Masala Meatballs. @ChefsPlateCA #homemade #vegetarianplates #quinoameatballs

Quinoa Masala Meatballs in Romaine Lettuce Cups with Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce

November 16, 2017:  As the last plate of this week’s order with Chefs Plate, I ordered and made a vegetarian dish for the first time!  Usually, I think that ordering the meat dishes are more worth it but since I’ve been enjoying more vegetarian meals, this one was very unique to make and eat (more…)

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Chefs Plate: Thai Fish Curry

Chefs Plate: Thai Fish Curry. @ChefsPlateCA #anothergreatmeal #easytomake #homerecipes

Chefs Plate: Thai Fish Curry in a Coconut Broth with Snow Peas and Lime Couscous

November 15, 2017:  This was the first meal of this type from Chefs Plate that I made!  It was a Thai Fish Curry in a Coconut Broth with Snow Peas and Lime Couscous.  This was different since it was a broth and it was curry!  I hadn’t made either one of these from any of the Chefs Plate recipes before. 😀

It had…

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Chefs Plate: Pork Bruschetta Burgers

Chefs Plate: Pork Bruschetta Burgers. @ChefsPlateCA #homemade #porkburgers #yummy

Pork Bruschetta Burgers with Provolone Cheese and a Field Green Salad

November 14, 2017:  I’ve ordered so many meals from Chefs Plate now that I’m going to stop keeping count.  For this order, we made Pork Bruschetta Burgers with Provolone Cheese and a Field Green Salad!  This had a difficulty level of “easy” and a prep time of 25 minutes.

This recipe really was very simple and straight-forward to

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Chefs Plate: Italian Sausage Pasta Bake with Ricotta Cheese and a Baby Spinach Salad

Chefs Plate: Italian Sausage Pasta Bake with Ricotta Cheese and a Baby Spinach Salad. @ChefsPlateCA #comfortfood

Italian Sausage Pasta Bake with Ricotta Cheese and a Baby Spinach Salad

October 18, 2017:  For my 18th meal from Chefs Plate, I made an Italian Sausage Pasta Bake.  Chefs Plate is a meal subscription service that uses fresh and local pre-portioned and pre-measured ingredients in chef-inspired recipes for you to cook at home.

This Italian Sausage Pasta Bake had a difficulty level of “easy” and had…

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Chefs Plate: Crispy Fish & Sauce Gribiche with Parmesan Green Beans and Baby Potatoes

Chefs Plate: Crispy Fish & Sauce Gribiche with Parmesan Green Beans and Baby Potatoes. @ChefsPlateCA #homecooking

Crispy Fish & Sauce Gribiche with Parmesan Green Beans and Baby Potatoes

October 16, 2017.  Yay, Chefs Plate!  I really adore this cooking service and am happy to be cooking with them once more!

This is my 17th plate from the meal subscription service (you can pause your plan at any time if you want) where you pick from a pre-made menu of a variety of dishes and they deliver the fresh ingredients…

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Chef's Plate: Red Spiced Pork Tenderloin

Chef's Plate: Red Spiced Pork Tenderloin. @ChefsPlateCA #porktenderloin #homecooking #spicemix #freeplates

Red Spiced Pork Tenderloin with carrots and mini potatoes in a lemon paprika sauce

Chef’s Plate!  Already I think they recently rebranded themselves as “Chefs Plate”.  I’m not sure of the reason why but the service itself has not changed and I still love the convenience of making brand new recipes at home using pre-packaged and pre-portioned fresh groceries that were delivered right to my…

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Chef's Plate: Southwest Beef Lasagna

Chef's Plate: Southwest Beef Lasagna. @ChefsPlateCA #beeflasagna #wheattortilla #marblecheese #freeplates

Southwest Beef Lasagna with Black Beans, Whole Wheat Tortillas, and Marble Cheese

This was the first time that I had made my own lasagna at home!  Chef’s Plate is a great platform for anyone to make their own meals from scratch using pre-portioned ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe.

For my 15th meal from Chef’s Plate, this was a Southwest Beef Lasagna with Black Beans, Whole Wheat…