$12/plate Best feature: Huge portions, beautiful step-by-step recipe cards, .PDF copies of the recipes included in your Account details. Worst feature: The recipes (...sadly!) The first meal delivery box I chose to review was Plated. I chose it based on rave reviews and its high price tag. I figured it was a perfect place to start and a company that surely wouldn't disappoint....
This is the final recipe from my Plated delivery. In hindsight, I probably should have made this dish first, because it had the most produce. The mango and avocado were a little squishy in places, but this might've had more to do with bruising during delivery than age of the produce. I was skeptical of this recipe when I picked it. During the...
One of the unique things about Plated is that they have a dessert offering. Desserts are $8 for two servings, and are offered at checkout when you're choosing your weekly delivery. We chose Greek Yogurt Cheesecake, because cheesecake is always delicious... Right? Sorry for the horrible camera quality. This is one of two recipes I shot on my cell phone. Bad idea! The...
Day 2 of Plated is: Steak and Zucchini Gyros with Pesto. After the Chinese Chicken Salad fiasco, Plated needed a win. Let's jump right in.... The Contents: Ingredients: Garlic, fresh basil and oregano, grape tomatoes, zucchini, lemon, feta cheese, pesto, naan, round steak, red wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar. First of all, I have to admit there's something wonderfully satisfying about going to...
This time, my Plated box showed up without problem. I was so excited! Here's a peek inside: One small complaint? The outer packaging is a thick jute bag sealed in plastic. It smelled like wet dog, leaving me feeling uneasy as I was opening the box. Speaking of packaging, everything in the box is recyclable or biodegradable. However, don't pour the gel packs...
