It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of cooking.
(But I’m learning and I can’t wait to share)
With 4 kiddos sometimes it’s suddenly 5 pm and I’m struggling to think of something for dinner. Instead of reaching for the chicken nuggets and corn dogs during the dinnertime scramble, check out Del Real Foods. (Find them at the grocery store or buy directly from www.mexgrocers.com.)
Let me walk you through tonight’s dinner…
Step 1: I pulled the Chile Verde, Frijoles Refritos, Cheese and Bell Pepper Pupusas out of the fridge.
Step 2: Looked at the clock and calculated T-minus 9 minutes till dinner.
Step 3: Eat chips and yummy salsa.
Step 4: Read the instructions. (I’m a HUGE instruction follower… like obsessive)
Step 5: Microwave.
Side Note: I’m not a fan of the microwave. I never cook food in it, just sometimes heat things up.
But tonight I had 9 minutes!
All of the Del Real Food is already fully cooked AND there are alternate heating instructions too! If you do microwave the beans, then get your kids before you take them out because they will think this is really cool…
Step 6: Read the nutrition facts – 0 Trans fats, Milk and Gluten free! No preservatives, and locally made here in California.
And ignore the dirty dishes.
Step 7: Dish it up.
In just about 15 minutes I had dinner on the table.
I’m simple.
But if you are just a little less simple, check out this simple 1-minute video of a simple dinner you can make using the Del Real Foods… (and use the word simple a lot)
Del Real Foods would be great for your next party.
Why don’t you have a party?
My treat.
OK…ok… Del Real Foods’ treat…
Enter to win a Party in a Box!
You’ll get this giant box (sans adorable toddler) filled with loads of food and all you have to do is invite your friends over for dinner.
Frijoles Refritos, Cheese and Bell Pepper Pupusas, Chile Verde, Carnitas, Pollo Asado, Beef Tamales and salsa. Plus you’ll get a reusable shopping bag and a pretty sweet tee shirt.
Connect with Del Real Foods on…
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Del Real Foods on YouTube
Follow the instructions in the box below to get your own Del Real Foods Party in a Box.
Disclosure, yo: Del Real Foods gave me a giant box of food for free and will send one winner the giant box of food for free too. Aren’t they nice! But all my opinions are my own. What else can I disclose?… um… I never do a post about something I don’t like… ever. Oh and I cuss at my kids. Hope that covers all the bases. Blarg.
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Carolyn G says
Spaghetti with meat sauce
Dana Rodriguez says
We love tacos
Barbara Long says
My go to meal is spaghetti & meatballs with garlic bread.
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Michelle Cain says
My quick go-to meal is spaghetti, garlic toast and a salad.
susan smoaks says
I love to make chicken tacos with refried beans and yellow rice.
robyn paris says
i go to spicy black bean veg burger.
joseph gersch jr says
ours is mac and cheese
Sarah L says
I like a big salad with fresh bread.
Thanks for the contest.
Sand says
Homemade pizza!
Rebecca Lock says
a skillet of potatoes, sausage, onions, and peppers
Storm, the Psychotic Housewife says
Homemade pizza is one of my to-go meals. I am trying to get better at making the dough ahead of time so I can make it even faster on busy nights.
Samii Meyer says
I love making beef stroganaoff
Christine says
grilled chicken
Laurie Emerson says
My Go To Meal is usually some tacos or burritos with re fried beans.
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Pauline M says
For my family, it’s spaghetti and meatballs!
Paula Tavernie says
Tacos are my go to meal!!!
Leslie L. Stanziani says
My go to meal is usually salad in the summer or soup and grilled cheeses in the winter.
Lorena Keech says
Breakfast of any kind.
Karrie Millheim says
Tacos with sour cream and cheese
Lisa Garner says
Taco’s are my go to meal.
Michaela says
pasta
harolde says
Baked Chicken
Anthony says
My go to meal is Tacos
jules m. says
pasta, or steak
latanya says
hot dogs
alyce poalillo says
Sauteed chicken with whatever vegetables I have in the frig and a quick sauce
Rebecca Peters says
enchiladas.. they are so yummy
shawna says
Usually fettucine or grilled chicken.
Deb S says
Grilled Cheese and tomato soup. Quick and easy
Sarah S says
My go-to meals is spaghetti. It is easy to “dress-up” with just a little time and effort.
Deb C says
Salisbury Steaks and Gravy done fast in the pressure cooker.
dawn cook says
go to meal… tacos, fast and easy!
Susan Smith says
Spaghetti and meatballs
Michelle Hill says
Pizza delivered
Starr Greenwell says
Pizza, as my hips will attest to.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
hamburgers
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Stephanie Larison says
Spaghetti and meatballs here.
Nitty Gritty says
My go to meal is frozen chicken tenders & french fries, not the healthiest but I admit we eat this probably once a week!
Robin says
Our easy meal has to be pizza
denise says
I like to make blt sandwiches
Nancy says
My go to meal is some type of pasta with a sauce….nice and easy!
Derk Thomas says
Veggis burgers on the grill.
Katherine Donovan says
My go to meal is spaghetti or an easy casserole.
darlene carbajal says
a hot pocket
Deb K says
Tacos is our meal .
Elizabeth J says
A nice big salad is my go-to meal.
Terri Egelund says
Tacos are always easy and everyone loves.
Lynne T. says
Most nights a frozen pizza or frozen prepared meal (I’m single and don’t cook very much).
Junglewife says
Anything grilled. Lately I am loving a recipe I found for beef tenderloin skewers. I think I have made them 3 times in the past 2 weeks!
Melissa says
Would love to win!
Barbara Montag says
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Barbara Montag says
Spaghetti Mexican Pie – oh yum!
Pat B says
Pot roast cooked in the crock pot
Kyl Neusch says
it is tacos
Aimee says
my go-to meal is tacos!
Tari Lawson says
My go to meal is chicken with potatoes and whatever veggie I have hanging around.
Alma Bosek says
Yes, I would like to win and have dinner served.
Jaclyn Reynolds says
Baked ziti and garlic bread!
Shelia S says
My go-to meal is tacos or spaghetti. My family doesn’t really like spaghetti so it’s usually tacos with ground beef or ground chicken.
Susan Chester says
Stir fried vegetables over rice is my go to meal.
Michelle says
Oh, man, that looks AMAZING! I’m always looking for quick dinner for me and my little one since it’s just us and work is long and UGH I’m TIRED and why isn’t there food on the table yet??
My go-to dinner when I just don’t have the time is brown rice pasta and meatballs. And a veggie or fruit if I’m feeling spicy.
Joni says
So great for the conscientious working person with or without a family! It’s hard to be healthy when choices are limited! Thanks for posting about this company!
Mary Calabrese says
Spaghetti. So fast and easy
stephanie says
I love to cook without cooking! Salad with pre-grilled shrimp, mango and w/cilantro lime dressing!
Syl Galloway says
Our usual go-to meal is chicken breast strips smothered in srircha. Throw it on the grill with some asparagus.
Linda says
BS low – raoniialtty high! Really good answer!
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Syl Galloway says
I love that it’s gluten free!
patricia m says
Tacos
Suzanne K says
If I plan ahead, my easy go to meal is a whole chicken done in slow cooker. If limited time, probably soup and sandwich or scrambled eggs.
tania luviano says
Whenever I serve Del Real foods at a party, it’s a hit! It’s delicious!
deana c says
My go to meal is spaghetti and meatballs
Kim H says
Tacos are my go to meal
Maria B says
Chicken and salad
nicole belletiere says
meatballs
debbie says
chicken stir fry
Ann Fantom says
My go to meal is pasta with peas, onions and pesto sauce
Katie Sanders says
I make a pork dish using OJ, soy sauce, and honey mustard. Serve it with cous cous and veggies and it’s ready in under 20 minutes.
CARRIE says
How is it? Im always trying to find dinner ideas that dont take to long to make and with little effort on those days im totally wiped out
Analia says
Fish tacos…I bake the fish, cut tomatoes, shred lettuce and cheese and we are good to go…luckily we always have tortilla chips and refried beans with make for a complete meal.
Jill says
Pizza, Tacos or a freezer meal!
Jaque R says
I have several go-to meals. The kids love spaghetti, I love tostados…they do too.
Thank you.
Stephanie V. says
cheese enchiladas or tuna casserole
Elaine Lund says
I have two: pasta and pizza!
Justine Burgess says
Boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into medallions and pan seared with lemon, butter, garlic salt, and pepper is my go-to. Some white wine to fancy it up on occasion.
Debbie Miller says
Grilled cheese!
Sharon Garofalow says
Since moving to our new, more social, neighborhood, I have had a really hard time getting a home cooked meal on the table. It seems outdoor play time starts around 5 pm, so when am I supposed to make dinner? These products would be awesome for our family! And I like that there seems like there is not a ton of preservatives in them.
Elle says
I love spaghetti!
shannon Baas says
pizza.