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Each year, there is a short window of time when eating outside is warm and breezy and summery perfection. Now is that time! Our temps are dropping, and I decided to serve dinner on the patio amongst the palm and herbs and fragrant tomato plants.
Blue Apron meals are known as being gourmet, date-night friendly, and a bit fancier than your usual weeknight dinner. So with this post in mind, I combined two meals that both had a summery vibe for this dinner. I absolutely loved both dishes, and our guests did too! (Learn more about Blue Apron on the menu here!)
Because all of the ingredients come with the box, dinner party shopping is easy.
Just count your servings and reserve some time for cooking, and you have a party in a box. Blue Apron even offers wine as an add on if you want a pairing delivered with your recipes. The 2-person plan is ideal for couples, and the family plan offers bigger portions for sharing.
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The first recipe was a Miso Chicken Ramen with Tomatoes, Corn & Kombu.
Ladies (and gentlemen), this is not your college ramen! It actually came fresh (like fresh pasta versus dried) and it was delicious. I love the chewy, tangled texture of ramen.
I loved the marinated summer veggie salad on the side, and the chicken with the gingery corn on top.
The second recipe was Cod & Fairy Tale Eggplants with Tomatoes & Pearl Couscous.
The cod called for rice flour, which I learned from Blue Apron makes a great crust on seared fish, plus capers, toasted almonds and fresh basil.
And can we talk about the name Fairy Tale Eggplant!? How cute.
I set the table up outside, and dressed it in crisp white linens, Pottery Barn napkins, and some accessories that we’ll be using at our wedding!
Wine was poured, of course.
The two dishes were different in flavor, yet totally complementary with the veggies, starches and lighter proteins. I added some toasted pita to round out the meal.
The only downside to dining al fresco? You never know who might walk up and join the dinner 😉
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Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
The food looks so good! Blue Apron sounds really convenient too!
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Carrie this fit chick says
Ramen is such a fun one! I haven’t met someone who didnt like Blue Apron. They do a killer job!
Kori says
What a gorgeous set-up and meal combination!
Linda @ The Fitty says
Agreed! Never would I have thought of incorporating a LANTERN on the table top.
Chelsea says
I had that ramen this week too! It was delicious. One of my favorites from Blue Apron yet!
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
Love this! I need to keep Blue Apron in mind for when we have guests over!
Taryn says
I am so intrigued by Blue Apron. A must try for sure!
elle says
I love the idea of combining meals for a party! And those were good choices too – probably not things that people would normally cook for themselves. Blue Apron has made my life so much easier!
gina (fitnessista) says
these meals look AMAZING. i love blue apron; so pumped for our delivery this week 🙂
Andrea @ French Pressed Kitchen says
I made the same Ramen dish last week – loved it!! So delicious and refreshing but still filling!
julie says
Can I please come to your next cookout!? Looks so, so good!
Tina says
What a pretty spread! Looks tasty!
Emily Malone says
Your patio is seriously dreamy!
Anne @ fANNEtastic food says
Love Blue Apron, and what a gorgeous tablescape you set up! I can’t wait to see you in person this weekend, and to hopefully do some al fresco dining while we’re at it! xo
Janae says
I was seriously drooling over your pictures! We LOVE Blue Apron!
Lela says
Pearled barley and corn, 2 of my absolute favorite things EVER!
Michelle says
I’ve been really considering BA and this post was the push I needed!!!
Brittany says
The cod dish look so good and I love dining al fresco this time of year!
RunEatRepeat says
I made this ramen dish this week!! You have the most gorgeous set up 🙂