National Frozen Food Day!

Arroz Con PolloWho knew? While National Frozen Food Day is probably not a holiday marked on your calendar, there is plenty to celebrate when you’re a Dream Dinners customer. Because, in the course of your session, you have harnessed the power of freezing freshness without the preservatives, high sodium and fat in those old fashioned TV dinners.

Today, as the nation’s leader in the meal assembly business, we pride ourselves on being the best in the fix and freeze dinner business. We’re proud of the same kinds of dinners that make most mom’s proud because our company was founded by two busy moms. That pride is based on knowing that you made something with your own hands and put it on the table for your loved ones to eat. Continue reading →

Lovin’ Your Private Taste Event

If you ever wanted to grab a few friends to drop into Dream Dinners with you, this is the way to do it!

Since the first “get together” at our Dream Dinners founders’ homes, friends have called more friends. The concept just exploded from there. Busy moms loved it! We’ve just debuted our new private, $24.99, Dream Taste event which gives you the ability to invite your friends to a little get together of your own and let each guest take home (9) servings for only $24.99. That’s a 50-dollar value. Continue reading →

The Family Oscar Goes To…

If your family loves on screen entertainment than this idea could spark a new tradition in your home. The Academy Awards is a big night for Hollywood stars, walking the red carpet in the latest fashion, interviews of their anticipation and predictions of who will win and of course our favorite part is guessing who we think should win.

Make it a fun for the whole family:

  • Make a Dream Dinners pan meal or order some take-out, break open a bottle of sparkling cider, and spread a blanket on your family room floor to eat dinner “picnic” style. Continue reading →

Take a tray and make a way to say…

We love centerpieces you can pull together with simple things found around your house or inexpensively. We found a gorgeous way to make an arrangement with any tray in your cupboard. Just grab a couple of votive candles, a vase and a few roses from the grocery store or your garden. Great for Valentine’s Day, a bridal shower, in your bathroom, living room and more. Continue reading →

A Heart Healthy February

Mandarin Flank SteakFebruary is American Heart Health Month. Staying heart healthy can be challenging with all of the high calorie, high fat and salty foods readily available as mealtime solutions for you and your family. This month we have 7 heart healthy* dinners and 4 of those can be served in 30 minutes or less. Continue reading →

March Menu is Soy Good

Pesto Chicken RavioliWe have 9 menu items this March that can be made with a soy chicken stand-in, plus 3 delicious seafood dinners. These dinners are great for families following a vegetarian diet and families observing Lent. Check store for soy chicken stand-in availability prior to ordering.

Soy options:

  • Pub Style Chicken with Mashed Potatoes
  • Southwest Pulled Pork with Confetti Cornbread
  • Sherry Cream Chicken
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A Romantic Dinner

Parmesan Pesto SalmonOur Parmesan Pesto Salmon is not only easy to make and beautiful in its presentation but makes for a deliciously romantic dinner. Parmesan cheese and rich green basil pesto coat our light, flakey pink salmon fillets marinated in a blend of seasonings, a touch of wine, and the freshness of lemon juice. You easily whip these up in less than 30 minutes and then top them with homemade Parmesan crisps. Ready in under 30 minutes and heart healthy!

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Get all the seasonings out of the bag!

You know how you pour out the seasonings from the quart size bags and sometimes, a bit of it sticks to the sides? Co-founder Stephanie Allen is brilliant at providing the simplest little tip that gives you the biggest bang of flavor.

-Simply pour the liquid out as directed.
-Then put a tablespoon of water in the bag.
-Seal it.
-Swish it around and then pour it all out in the pan.
-Voila! You got it all without jeopardizing the recipe or flavor of your dish.

Saucy Tips for Dream Dinners Cooking

Sometimes it is hard to get all of the sauce out of your sealed bag. Especially if the sauce is less fluid. Here is a great way to get all of the sauce out.

-Take the sealed bag and push it flat and get as much of the sauce out of one corner as you can.
-Take your scissors and snip the empty corner so that you have an opening that you can pour out from.
-Squeeze the sauce out of the bag and get it all without leaving a drop behind.

Our New Year’s Resolution

Cherish each day. Each moment. Each family dinner.
Great family dinners aren’t about how fancy they look. The real power is in how they make your family feel. Loved. Cared for.

Dream Dinners helps you cherish those you care about. So savor the moments with these 4-simple resolutions for a truly happy new year!
  1. Slow down and stress less with a little planning ahead.
  2. Take back the dinner hour and eat together as a family.
  3. Keep making healthy comfort foods. They feel good!
  4. Live in the moment.

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