RELAX: Easy Dinners Await You!

The hardest time of the day for new families is undoubtedly DINNERTIME.

Although the first few weeks or so after your baby is born are marked by delicious homemade meals from your thoughtful friends and family and pre-made meals you’ve stocked in your freezer, those weeks of easy dinnertimes will pass more quickly than you think. It may be a long time before you can fathom the idea of going to the grocery store with your newborn, and meal preparation itself can be tricky when your little one demands your attention. Throw into this mix the reality that dinner preparation will continue to be challenging as your child grows older.

So what’s a parent to do? Before you dial the pizza place yet again, take note: Pre-made dinner and dinner-assembly stores have revolutionized the way families dine at home. Pre-made dinner stores offer unique dishes made daily from wholesome ingredients. Assemble-your-own-meal stores feature precut and accessible ingredients, at-your-fingertips spices and flavorings, and easy-to-follow recipes. Both open a world of healthful, yummy dinnertime options for main meals, side dishes, and desserts. Some argue that these ingenious places are helping to bring back the traditional family dinner.

Pioneers in the make-it-take-it industry, Dinners Ready and Dream Dinners both recognize the obstacles many families face when it comes to dinnertime. “Dream Dinners is a great way to bring families back to the dinner table,” says owner Julie Moore. “It’s more nutritious than fast food and far less trouble than cooking yourself. Our goal is to make your life easier while providing you with more quality time with your family.” Moore explains, “We cut out the menu planning and grocery shopping and save you money in the process. We supply all the essentials, from easy-to-follow instructions to fresh, pre-cut ingredients.”

Likewise, Dinners Ready’s Susannah Croci emphasizes, “We offer a fast and fun way to prepare healthy and delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy, and you still get the credit for making a home-cooked meal!” She elaborates, “We take care of the nights when there is no time to cook or you are just too tired. Instead of reaching for the take-out menu again, you can reach into your freezer and pull out one of our delicious meals.”

At both Dream Dinners and Dinners Ready, you can assemble meals according to your family’s tastes and preferences in your choice of serving sizes, place them in bags or oven-ready containers, bring them home, and freeze them. You can also schedule private sessions with a group of friends and assemble your meals together—perfect for baby showers or a fun girls’ night out.

If you need something already prepared, What’s For Dinner in O’Bryonville offers a wide variety of homey dishes. You’ll be amazed at—and find it hard to choose from—the wide selection of freshly prepared options. It’s rewarding to walk in the door with a wholesome meal instead of take-out from a greasy-spoon-restaurant. Plus, you’ll be growing the tradition of the family dinner!

To find a location or learn more, visit dinnersready.com, dreamdinners.com, and whatsfordinnerdeli.com.