For The Busy, Wannabe Chef…I Got Ya Covered

I am basically a chef.

Well not really at all but hey, there’s nothing better than make-believe.

Actually let’s back up. I never thought of myself as a cook. I’m more of a let’s make something healthy but let’s do it as quick as humanly possible & who cares if it looks pretty kinda-gal, you know?

…To be real REAL, I actually joke that I lied when I got married in my vows. Is that bad? I said I would learn to cook……& here we are.

It’s cricket-y, to say the least.

I mean technically you could call my online brown box food ordering-habit cooking, right? It’s close, no? I feel like they’re sort of similar. You know, ordering the ingredients online perfectly pre-packaged to cook in the kitchen. Like you actually have to put it together so ya…

Technically it’s all still chef-like work. That’s neither here nor there because regardless, I feel as if I could still throw on an apron. CHEF LIFE.

ANYWAY. I’ve talked a lot about ordering food online on all my platforms. You know I like to keep it efficient, effortless, & organized so let’s face it, when you get everything delivered right to doorstep, pre-measured out, ready to cook, it’s heaven.

What’s even cooler though is this: so many of you have asked about certified gluten-free options and after some research, I’ve found it’s VERY difficult to find a company that caters to your dietary needs.

WELL I FOUND THE ANSWER: GREEN CHEF.

Green Chef is this super clean-eating meal plan system. Here’s what sold me personally: organic ingredients with no GMOs, synthetic pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, or steroids. They have simple-ass recipe cards ( with photos which is just SO HELPFUL ) that include VERY EASY step-by-step instructions & extremely chef-ish tips. Their packaging is also recyclable & compostable which is a real plus. They were also the first meal kit service to get officially certified as gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group ( AKA they did their homework ).

SO! This one’s for the girl who’s always running late…but she’s gluten-free. You will like this whole thing, I’m telling you.

There were three choices in meals in my box but my first pick was for sure the curry veggie flatbread. I also like how it came with a little side salad too- so when Michael walks in for dinner it makes the whole “see-I-just-cooked situation” believable, you know?

Oh & if you have no diet restrictions, no worries. They have 7 meal plans including omnivore, carnivore ( all hormone-free & humanely raised, ), vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and family plans. Whatever floats your boat here. SEE HERE FOR OPTIONS:

I am actually going to try the vegetarian meal plan next time because I have been so off meat lately. Something about it is just turning me off. I haven’t had a drop of meat since Greece. My stomach feels flatter & I for sure have more energy. Has anyone else tried the vegetarian thing? You know I’m always mixing up my diet to try new things- human guinea pig over here.

Wait, maybe that isn’t called vegetarian because I’m still eating fish. This is pescetarian right? Anyway, I’m off meat & on fish, veggies, fruits, & gluten-free when I can. You get it.

Regardless of your diet you can do whatever works for you with Green Chef which is really different from a lot of the meal delivery plans out there. Especially if you want the whole restaurant quality meal thing but you don’t want to spend 2394732048 hours in the kitchen.

Quick & easy- just how I like it.

BY THE WAY, since we’re on the subject: if you have any 5 second recipes…PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE share them with me. I get stuck on a few go-to’s because routine works well. It’s either zoodles, mini GG pizzas, lentil pasta, fish, sushi, or pre-delivered meal plans.

Michael certainly didn’t get his dream of having a chef for a wife.

Sorry babe.

Just eat that delish curry veggie flatbread & I’ll feel like we’re good though.

CHEERS & love you! x lauryn

+ scoop this link for $40 off your first order ( valid until 12/31/17 ) & try the veggie options- so good! The tee shirt is Rolling Roses Boutique.

++ this post is in collaboration with Green Chef. As always all opinions are my own.

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