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FOUNDER’S LETTER
KYLE RANSFORD Since we opened our doors in 2014, our number-one priority has always been you—our consumer.
KYLE RANSFORD, FOUNDER & CEO OF CHEF’D
“Chef’d is growing faster and stronger each and every day, constantly outperforming our expectations.”
Every day, we challenge ourselves to create the best meals, service, and experiences to help you in the kitchen because you deserve more than just food delivery, you deserve a culinary adventure, curated for you. With our new site and app, we’ve developed a smarter way to learn what you want, what you need, and what you like, allowing you to become a master chef in your own kitchen. We’ve expanded our community of chefs and brands so you can create the exact meals that you see on TV, in cookbooks, and around the world—all without the need for a subscription. By having an open dialogue with you, we’ll learn what’s happening in your kitchen so we can curate a selection of meals just for you. Chef’d is growing faster and stronger each and every day, constantly outperforming our expectations. I extend the opportunity to join us on this crazy delicious ride. I hope that, with Chef’d, you and your loved ones can create memories, enhance moments, and bring more happiness into your kitchen.
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10 MINUTE MEALS Dinner doesn't have to be extravagant to be delicious.
PASTA DONE 16 DIFFERENTLY
LA's priemere pasta provider.
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MEATLESS MEALS
Find delicious sources of protein with our top 10 meatless meals.
KIDS IN THE 24 KITCHEN
Make more delicious memories with the whole family.
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PERFECT PAIRINGS
Coke and Chef'd are back at it, creating flavorful combinations for every occastion.
GET YOUR GRILL ON 'Tis the season for grillin'. Mix and match your summer BBQ menu.
SUMMER COCKTAILS Cool down with our three go-to summer cocktails.
WHAT TO EAT WITH 44 AN IPA Learn about the 10 best foods to eat with your favorite hop-heavy brew.
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ART DIRECTION | Kaleigh Laurino EDITOR | Kaleigh Laurino PHOTOGRAPHY | Oscar Zagal
CREATIVE CRENN
Take a peek inside Dominique Crenn's award-winning restaurant.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CHEF'D
Chef'd 2.0
Dinner in Your Pocket.
A WHOLE NEW WAY TO DISCOVER FOOD At Chef'd, we’re the only subscription-free meal kit company that allows you to discover new foods the way you want—no strings attached. We've partnered with some of the best names in food— celebrity chefs, major brands, food experts, and more to bring you over 500 meal kits that you can order online at any time. With a new look and feel, Chef’d will become your one-stop-shop for every meal. The updated website and iOS app allows for a more personalized experience with easier search functions, the introduction of collections, and weekly recommendations.
DISCOVER, BETTER
Receive personalized recommendations based on your unique tastes.
SHOP RECIPES FROM THE PEOPLE AND BRANDS YOU TRUST MOST 1.1k
SAVE IT FOR LATER
Save your favorite meal kits and create a wishlist for a later date.
ORDER WHAT YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT IT ENJOY FREE DELIVERY ON ORDERS OF $40 OR MORE
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GET PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS EVERY WEEK COOK LIKE A PRO
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CHEF'D
ALEXA, WHAT'S FOR DINNER?
DINNER ON COMMAND Chef’d is now compatible with your Amazon Echo! Get everything you need to cook a week's worth of meals delivered right to your door without lifting a finger.
new personalization technology, Alexa will read you a series of recommended meal kits based on your unique taste preferences.
Amazon’s device hooks up directly to your Chef’d account, making it even easier to order meals. Using a series of simple commands, you can have Alexa place an order, start a meal plan, or simply hear the latest new arrivals. Using our
Alexa will know your saved preferences, such as preferred delivery day, address, and payment information so all you have to say is, “Alexa, what’s for dinner” and the rest is done. Enable the Chef’d skill on your Alexa app today!
GET SOME FEEDBACK This summer, we introduced Chef’d Food Critics to our roster of partners, and first up to bat is professional baseball player, Joc Pederson of the Los Angeles Dodgers. This undercover foodie is sharing his favorite Chef’d meals and his personal cooking tips with you! See what Joc is cooking by visiting chefd.com/jocpederson
EAT & EARN Later this summer, we’re introducing our Chef’d Loyalty Program. This exciting new program rewards you for cooking like a pro. Earn points for buying meals, reviewing your experience, referring friends, and more. The more you do, the more points you’ll get. Build up your points and use them to redeem sweet rewards, prizes, and food!
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Team Chef'd MEET JASON TRIAIL
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
THE MAN BEHIND THE MEALS Meet Jason Triail, Cofounder and Chief Culinary Officer at Chef’d. Jason has left his mark as an executive chef, manager, and most importantly, a leader in the kitchens restaurants and food companies around the country. Whether you find him creating a one-of-a-kind menu at a mom and pop eatery or calling the shots at the headquarters of a major chain restaurant, Jason always puts the same passion into everything he creates. This passion led him to the Chef'd kitchen, where he creates, cooks, and puts his stamp of approval on every meal that leaves our building. We sat down with the man behind the meals to get a clear view of what it takes to transform a delicious idea into the kit you receive at your door.
Q. You’ve been at Chef’d since day one. What products we are not stocking yet at Chef’d and get their feedback on what they see is trending. That all then gets drew you to this company? After my first interview with Kyle (CEO of Chef’d), I was blown away by the concept. The experience to receive portioned ingredients with recipes to my front door felt like Christmas morning. It’s all about figuring out how to elevate the experience and innovate what others have done to separate us from the rest which in the end—it’s all about the food!
Q. What’s a day in the life of the Chief Culinary Officer?
Every day is a culinary journey—our partners bring us recipes from around the world that we research, test, and taste, to create an easy-to-make meal kit for our customers. Our amazing and talented culinary team tests and tests to get it just right, then it’s presented to me to review taste profiles, recipe execution, product development, and costs. It’s a fun job to say the least!
Q. How do you find inspiration for new meal kits?
translated into a recipe we can build into Chef’d.
Q. What’s the process like of taking an idea and transforming it into a purchasable meal kit on chefd.com?
For some recipes, it’s a straight path and comes together quickly. For others, the path gets askew if I feel we are not hitting the WOW factor. Our Vietnamese Bún Chá recipe (a street food recipe taken from the streets of Hanoi) is a great example. I was so frustrated with this recipe when we started to play with it. The recipe originally called for black caramel, which I felt would be an extreme challenge for a home cook to make. So after a few test runs, we finally tested swapping out the black caramel for honey as a simple solution and it worked out great! This recipe took me 8 times to play with it to get the flavors down to create a WOW factor. Once I figured that out, I fell in love with the dish and it is still one of my top picks of our recipes in our catalog!
Everyday, I continue to search for new, inspiring ingredients to create exciting recipes—whether that’s at work or with my family. My wife and I are extreme foodies so going on family culinary adventures with our daughter has become a normal day in our life. We love to go to just walk the aisles with no thought of what to make and let the ingredients speak to us. I also work closely with my suppliers for
BÚN CHÁ
JASON’S GO-TO GADGET: A KNIFE SHARPENER
“You don’t need an expensive knife, you just need a sharp knife!" "If you have a local restaurant supplier or hardware store that can sharpen your knife, I highly recommend you maintain one. They normally cost about $6 to $8 depending on what kind of knife or you can buy a good home gadget that sharpens a knife in just a few strokes. Accusharp on Amazon is a great gadget for $8.00.” CHEFD.COM | SUMMER 2017
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SMALL BYTES
MAMA'S COCONUT CAKE
BAKED CHICKEN AND CREAMY RICE
ORANGE CRANBERRY CHICKEN
CHOCOLATE CHIP POUND CAKE
RANCH PORK CHOPS
From Microphone to Spatula
MEET OUR NEWEST CELEBRITY CHEF, LANCE BASS
It’s official—Lance Bass is our newest celebrity chef partner! He’s trading in his microphone for a spatula and taking over the Chef'd kitchen. Lance has always had a passion for food. Growing up in a Southern household, he was always exposed to food that is full of flavor. After placing second in Fox’s "My Kitchen Rules" with his mom as his partner, Lance came to the Chef’d kitchen to continue his passion for food. After years of using Chef’d, Lance wanted in. He reached out to us and the rest is history. We’ve worked with Lance to transform some of his go-to Southern recipes into ready-to-
cook meal kits that you can have delivered right to your door. What does Lance cook? His Southern roots have transpired into each of his delicious meal kits. From his classic, drool worthy Ranch Pork Chops to his mother’s oh-so-fluffy Coconut Cake, there’s something for every craving on Lance’s menu. Each meal on his menu (featured above) is available in two and four serving options, and his decadent desserts are available for eight. Order a meal kit today and have dinner with Lance tomorrow!
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basil INGREDIENT OF THE SEASON
Light and fresh, Basil is one of the most commonly used herbs throughout all types of cuisines. Their light green, silky leaves are filled with a sweet, clovelike aroma that can emanate and infuse itself into whatever is cooking with it. Basil is not just delicious, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s filled with high nutritional valueâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;vitamin A, B6, and K. This leafy herb pairs nicely with a wide variety of seasonal veggies and is commonly used to garnish salads, soups, and more.
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Contrary to popular belief, Pad Thai is not the most popular dish from Thailand. Thai Basil with chicken, shrimp or beef is one of the most widely known and eaten dishes in this Southeast Asian country.
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Basil leaves form on long stems with miniature white or pink flowers at the top.
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Basil can be used in both its fresh and dry form. In cooking, it is often used fresh and as a garnish.
Italian cuisine is filled with basil. Most dishes made with tomato, pesto, soups, salads, and chicken feature this flavorful herb.
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Basil provides the best flavor when added later to the cooking process. The more heat that is applied, the more the flavor dissipates, and if cooked for too long, the leaves can start to become bitter.
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Depending on the type of basil, the plant can reach up to 51 inches.
Shop our top meal kits featuring this aromatic herb at chefd.com/basil
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Meals ute
10 Mi n
WEEKNIGHT WONDERS Dinner doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be extravagant to be delicious. Whip up a delicious dinner in just 10 minutes or less with our newest collection of meal kits.
COLLECTION: 10 MINUTE MEALS
INTRODUCING
10 Minute Meals
With Chef’d, weeknights can finally run a little bit smoother. Whether you’re rushing to get the kids home from soccer practice or searching for a break from studying, these 10 Minute Meals will be your saving grace. With just a handful of ingredients, sourced from the best suppliers, you’ll never have to settle for anything that comes out of a drive-thru window again. Creamy pasta, hearty chicken, flavorful tacos—all ready in mere minutes. We'll help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time around the table.
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French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese
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Chicken Tacos
with a Green Curry Sauce 10 MIN
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Strozzapreti Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce
Vegetarian Ramen with Miso
Don’t settle for the same old cup of instant noodles. Create a mouthwatering bowl of fluffy noodles with fiery flavors, such as sambal chili paste, aji nori furikake, mini peppers, and more. With this dish, you’ll be able to confidently say goodbye to instant noodles forever.
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Turkey Scaloppine
10 MIN
with Lemon Pepper
Elevate the humble turkey breast in this mouthwatering recipe. Flavors like lemon, cracked peppercorn, and juicy heirloom cherry tomatoes dress up the turkey nicely. Sitting atop a delicious bed of couscous and smothered in a luscious sweet wine and butter sauce, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe this dish only takes 10 minutes to prep and cook.
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Spinach & Artichoke
Grilled Cheese on Naan Bread
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Festonati Pasta with Vodka Sauce
Cajun Pasta
with Sous Vide Chicken
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Thai Ramen
with Sweet Chili Shrimp Order now at chefd.com/tenminutemeals
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CHEF'D PARTNER
Pasta Done Differently
MEET LOS ANGELES’ PREMIERE FRESH PASTA PROVIDER: DOMENICO'S FOODS
Domenicos Foods is more than just a pasta company. Their full service approach to creating one-of-a-kind pastas for restaurants, businesses, and consumers makes them one of the most relied upon pasta makers in the Los Angeles area. Founder and owner, Dominick DiBartolomeo, started from humble beginnings. As a child, he grew up making stuffed peppers and sundried tomatoes with his Italian grandfather. In fact, there was never a time when his family gathered where food wasn’t the centerpiece. Being of Italian descent, Dominick says,
“We always got together and we always made something. It was always a family affair.” Moving away from his family in New York to start school at USC left him missing that familial food connection. Near campus was an Italian style cheese store that Dominick took an immediate liking to. He began working part-time at the store and fell in love with the atmosphere. It was natural that his part-time plan started to spiral into daydreams of a fulltime career in food. He began plotting and planning what it would take to create his own line of inspired food products and ran with it. He started recreating his grandfather’s sundried tomatoes and placed them on the shelves just to see what would happen. The tomatoes became an instant hit with customers.
“For years, I was known as the ‘The Tomato Guy’ of Los Angeles. Everyone wanted to know my recipe, but, of course, I couldn’t give it away.” Because these tomatoes became such a hit, Dominick began wondering what more he could produce to expand his product line. He began creating his family’s signature pestos, salami, and stuffed peppers—but it wasn’t enough. People wanted more. That’s when Dominick began toying with the idea of making fresh pastas. After years of being in the food business, he became friends with renowned chefs in the area, one of whom
DOMINICK DIBARTOLOMEO FOUNDER & PRESIDENT, DOMENICO’S FOODS
let him practice the art of pasta making in the kitchen of his restaurant after hours. It was in these kitchens where Dominick began creating some of the best pastas in his collection. His fresh pastas are made from a simple family dough recipe that is kneaded, pressed through a machine, and cut into different styled noodles. Because they are never dried, they take mere minutes to prep and cook.
“You can go to the store and see a wide variety of dried pastas, but when you see fresh, there’s more of an artform behind it. I love creating unique shapes. Festonati, strozzapreti—you never see people making fresh bucatini. These pastas have amazing shape that is truly unique.” Dominick would spend hours honing in on his craft once the restaurant closed. After months of tinkering in some of Beverly Hills’ most popular kitchens, he finally created a line of fresh pastas (p.18), infused with spinach, squid ink, basil, and other herbs and flavors that you can't find anywhere else in the Los Angeles area. CHEFD.COM | SUMMER 2017
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CHEF'D PARTNER
Dominick got the idea of selling his entire line of homemade Italian products at local farmer’s markets, and began building a strong following. Customers from all over Los Angeles flocked to his stand, buying his whole line of fresh pastas, sauces, tomatoes, and more. After a few trips to the farmers market, he was able to save up, buy his own machine, and the rest is history. Today, Domenico’s foods has become a premiere distributor of fresh pastas in the Los Angeles area. You can find these fresh pastas in Four Seasons Hotels, Farm Shop in Brentwood, Covina Restaurant, Shutters Hotel, Casa Del Mar, Chateau Marmont, and in the kitchens of a handful celebrity chefs that you’ve probably heard of. Dominick is still as hands on as ever.
“Chefs come to me with an idea and I like to tee it up for them. A lot of these chefs give me so much feedback and direction, I set the table for them. I present the best base possible so they can be creative with it.” Major restaurants and companies come to him with an idea. He takes it and runs with it, creating something amazing every time.
“A pretty famous restaurant came to me looking to create a dish using Santa Barbara prawns, sea urchin, and amazing colors to pop on the plate. The dish had an immediate everything-from-the-sea theme to it. So I said, you’ve got to go with a shell pasta. And what better way to make the flavors and colors pop than using squid ink pasta. It gives a black and orange contrast, but you also get the flavors of the sea.” We’ve experienced the same great service with Domenico’s Foods. We’ve partnered with Dominick directly to put his fluffy and fresh pastas inside your next Chef’d box.
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CHEF'D PARTNER
Dominick came into the Chef’d kitchen with his full line of products to see which would work best with our ready-tocook meal kit offerings. After just a few meetings with our Chief Culinary Officer, Jason Trial, and Vendor Manager, Ashley Aratow, we were hooked. Now, more than ever, consumers are looking to get dinner on the table—fast. Rather than turning to the typical drivethru to save weeknight dinners, we want to show that dinner doesn’t have to be extravagant to be delicious. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a homemade meal that is both nourishing and delicious. This is why we were so excited to partner with Domenico’s Foods. Their line of
fresh products promotes healthy eating habits, while allowing families to create delicious memories in the kitchen. Want to taste Dominick's fresh pastas for yourself? Try their uniquely shaped festonati pasta, the authentic arrabbiata sauce, the maple confit onions, and much more, all without leaving the house. We’ll ship everything you need to create these unique and delicious dishes with just a few simple clicks of the mouse. In just 24-48 hours, you’ll have the best of Domenico’s Foods at your doorstep. Shop all meal kits featuring Domenico’s Foods by visiting www.chef.com/domenicosfoods
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Using his fresh pastas, we were able to create a series of noodle-based dishes that can be made in just 10 minutes or less (see page 12).
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NO MEAT? NO PROBLEM! Vegetarian or not, cutting out meat doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to mean cutting out flavor. Tackle every #MeatlessMonday like a champ with our vegetarian and vegan meal kits.
VEGETARIAN BIBIMBAP WITH BASMATI RICE
COLLECTION: MEATLESS MEALS
FLAVORFUL & DELICIOUS
Meatless Meals
Looking to eat less meat? Broaden your culinary horizons? In need of new recipes to fuel your vegetarian or vegan lifestyle? Whatever the reason may be, we’ve got a meal kit that will help. Our chefs and nutritionists know the importance of cutting out meat every once in awhile, but that never means losing flavor. Using smart, proteinpacked ingredients, you’ll create satisfying meals that even the most die-hard steak-and-potato fans in your life will drool over.
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Mediterranean Penne with Sundried Tomatoes
45 MIN
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Southwestern Casserole
Tofu Coconut Curry
with Skinny Mexican Rice
Shakshuka Craving breakfast for dinner? Satisfy your cravings with the Middle Eastern favorite, Shakshuka. Packed with juicy tomatoes, fiery chili peppers, crisp onions, heaps of fresh herbs, and perfectly poached eggs, this vegetarian-friendly dish can be whipped up in just 30 minutes—in just a single pan.
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with Vegetables and Jasmine Rice
30 MIN
Vegetarian Bibimbap
35 MIN
with Basmati Rice
Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish that literally translates to “mixed rice.” The chefs at allrecipes.com have recreated this tantalizing dish for a vegetarian palate. Sink your teeth into a plethora of savory veggies, creamy egg, spicy gochujang, and heaps of fluffy basmati rice—we guarantee you’ll love this dish. Order now at chefd.com/meatlessmeals
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Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl with Cilantro Crema
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Tofu Parmigiana with Arugula Salad
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Spinach Grilled Cheese with Creamy Pesto
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Kids in the
LITTLE HANDS, BIG FLAVOR The kitchen isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just for grown ups. Get the whole family involved with our kid-friendly meal kits, filled with delicious and nutritious ingredients.
Kitchen
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Make Family Time More Delicious
CULTIVATING AND CURATING EXPERIENCES OF LOVE THROUGH FOOD
Cooking is a family affair. At Chef’d, we believe good food creates memories, enhances moments, nurtures the soul, and brings more love into everyone’s life. With our Kids in the Kitchen collection of meal kits, we’re bringing this mission to fruition. We’ve worked with celebrity chefs, food brands, and culinary experts to create a series of meal kits designed to get kids in the kitchen. Using a knife, identifying foods by name, measuring and pouring ingredients in a bowl—these simple tasks are more than just tasks. These cooking basics will help children grow inside and outside of the kitchen.
From the moment the box is opened, your child will begin to learn, taste, and interact with new and exciting ingredients. Following each step of the instructional recipe card with mom and dad by their side will help build fundamental decision-making skills outside of the classroom. Our meal kits are more than just mac n' cheese and pasta. Our team of culinary experts has recreated your child’s favorite dishes to include healthy and delicious ingredients. Take our Kid’s BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza for example. Made with a whole wheat pita bread as the crust and topped with award-winning Kinder’s Mild BBQ Sauce, pulled chicken, and shredded mozzarella, you can feel confident that you’re serving a nutritious dinner made with fresh ingredients. We’re also opening our door to kid chefs. MasterChef Junior winner Logan Guleff (pictured above) is one of our newest and youngest chef partners. Born and raised in
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LOGAN GULEFF, MASTERCHEF JR. WINNER
Memphis, Logan’s signature style is flavor.
“I love when unexpected flavors come from two simple ingredients.” We’ve joined forces with Logan to bring his favorite recipes into your family’s home. Launching in September, your family will be able to enjoy the plethora of flavors in his Sweet, Hot, and Low Jazz Chicken & Waffles, Pimento Mac n' Cheese with Cornbread Topping, and more. Logan is just the first of many kid chefs that we are excited to partner with. We hope that these partnerships encourage people of all ages to tap into their inner chef and create more meals at home. Shop all kids in the kitchen meal kits by visiting chefd.com/kids
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With growing bodies and minds, cooking can be a great way to empower your child with reasonable limits. Our kid friendly meal kits are designed for parents and children to spend quality time together, while also instilling lifelong values.
kids in the kitchen BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza
10 MIN
Make dinner time more memorable by gathering the whole family in the kitchen! Feel good about the delicious and healthy ingredients that are packed atop a fluffy whole wheat pita, sit down with the family, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
with Pineapple and Sugar Snap Peas 1 HR
Sloppy Joes
with Garlic Steak Fries
10 MIN
Chicken Tacos with Roasted Corn 30 MIN
Vegetarian Chili Mac with Sour Cream
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Perfect Pairings
MEALS INSPIRED BY COCA-COLA BEVERAGES
We’re excited to present our latest collaboration with CocaCola—Refreshing Meal Inspirations. Our team has created a collection of meal kits that have been inspired by and paired with one of their refreshing beverages. For decades, Coca-Cola has been the biggest player in the beverage industry across the globe. With the help of Chef’d, the major beverage brand is launching Refreshing Meal Inspirations, an exciting new collection of meal kits inspired by the refreshing flavors of their beverages. In June, we launched six Refreshing Meal Inspirations meal kits. On the menu, we have a Bacon Cheeseburger with Gruyere Cheese & Maple Onion Confit, Beef Short Rib Tacos, Grilled BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Potato Salad and Corn, Chicken and Mushroom Marsala with Goat Cheese and Pasta, Shrimp Yakisoba, and Roasted Half Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Swiss Chard (see right for details). These meals, created in collaboration with The Coca-Cola Company, were inspired by some of their 28
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beverages that are most frequently enjoyed with meals. Take the Beef Short Rib Tacos and classic Coca-Cola pairing for example. The bold flavors of the fusion-style tacos are perfectly complemented by the crisp taste of a perfectly chilled Coca-Cola. We also have the fiery Shrimp Yakisoba. This peppery noodle dish offers an enjoyable way to explore new and exciting spicy flavors while cooling off with the light and bubbly DASANI Blood Orange Sparkling Water.. When it comes to tea, Gold Peak Tea provides a delicious homebrewed taste that pairs well with most hearty, home-cooked meals, and especially all things BBQ. With the addition of beverages to our meal kits, we’ve enhanced your dinner experience, giving you the full dinner solution—delivered right to your door. These perfect pairings are a great save for busy weeknights. In just four clicks, you can order one of these six meal kits and have everything you need to create a delicious meal for up to four guests delivered the next day. No more hassling with rushed grocery store runs or scrambling to get dinner on the table. We’re excited to work with Coca-Cola to bring these Refreshing Meal Inspirations into your kitchen. Take a look at all of the delicious meal kits on the next page, and order your favorite today. You could be enjoying the exciting new meals tomorrow! Order now at chefd.com/coke
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refreshing meal inspirations Bacon Cheeseburger
50 MIN
with Maple Onion Confit
Coca-Cola Life, which is sweetened with cane sugar and stevia leaf extract, is the inspiration for this recipe. The subtle sweetness found in Coca-Cola Life complements the juicy and savory flavors found in this gourmet twist on the traditional burger.
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Short Rib Tacos
with Spicy Chipotle BBQ Sauce
35 MIN
Roasted Half Chicken with Garlic Potatoes
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Shrimp Yakisoba with Spicy Sesame Sauce
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grill
on ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR GRILLIN’
Dust off the grill—it’s summertime. Nothing else in your arsenal of kitchen gadgets can give you the same smoky flavor that your grill can. So, get outside and put that grill to use this summer.
BARBECUE
Mix & Match
Burgers and dogs are here and you know what that means—it’s summertime. There’s no time like the present to enjoy the outdoors, and what better way to do so than over a plate of delicious food. This grilling season, Chef’d is letting you take charge. Mix and match your favorite BBQ mains, sides, and desserts to create a one-of-a-kind menu that won’t disappoint. Start planning your summer with Chef’d!
WHAT'S YOUR GRILLING STYLE? BACKYARD
BARBECUE - MAINS -
BEEF BURGER WITH SRIRACHA AIOLI & CHIPOTLE CITRUS CHICKEN SKEWERS
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SWEET POTATO FRIES
- DESSERT-
S’MORES COOKIES
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GRILLING - MAINS -
GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH DILL AIOLI
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BALSAMIC GLAZED MUSHROOMS
- DESSERT-
ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL CAKE
KING OF THE
GRILL
- MAINS -
MISO GLAZED FLANK STEAK & PANCETTA WRAPPED SHRIMP
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GRILLED CORN & BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
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SWEET AND SPICY BEEF KEBABS
30 MIN
mains
Spicy Shrimp Skewers with a Cilantro Marinade
20 MIN
BBQ MIX & MATCH
30 MIN
Ancho Chili Hanger Steak with Coffee Ground Rub
Grilled Baby Back Ribs
with a Sriracha-Sambal Glaze
Grilled Branzino
with Lemon and Herbs
30 MIN
Cover Meal 30 MIN
Beef Filet
with Bacon Jam
Whole branzino is an iconic part of summer cooking in the Mediterranean. This recipe trades the whole fish for grilled branzino fillets and adds a lemon-herb olive oil to bring a refreshing flare to the tender fish.
40 MIN
Grilled Mahi Burgers
with Lemon & Olive Aioli
Order now at chefd.com/grillseason
30 MIN
Grilled Salmon
with a Sweet and Savory Glaze
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CHEDDAR AND CHIVE BISCUITS
30 MIN
sides 15 MIN
Grilled Corn
15 MIN
Potato and Bacon Salad
with Jalapeño Butter
BBQ MIX & MATCH
with Caramelized Onions
Fuji Apple Coleslaw with Mustard Grain
Peach & Proscuitto Salad
30 MIN
with Blue Cheese & Sherry Vinaigrette
Lighten up your summer menu with this sweet and savory salad. The juicy bite from the flavorful peach, the buttery, salty goodness that is prosciutto—we can’t think of a better combination for summer.
30 MIN
Baked Mac n' Cheese
35 MIN
with White Cheddar and Chives
Roasted Corn
and Avocado Salad
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Garlic Fries with Ketchup
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ROSEMARY & OLIVE OIL CAKE FROM FOODSTIRS
desserts
2 HRS
30 MIN
45 MIN
Chocolate Fondue
Vanilla Cheesecake
White Chip Lemon Bars
from Judith Ets-Hokins
with Cracker Crust
BBQ MIX & MATCH
with Cookie Crust
Mixed Berry and Mascarpone Pie
40 MIN
with Homemade Whipped Cream
Move over chocolate—celebrate summer with the light and fresh flavors of ripe summer fruits. Sweet and creamy mascarpone topped with ripe strawberries and blueberries fill the cookie crumble crust to create a fast and festive dessert.
2.5 HRS
45 MIN
45 MIN
No-Bake Toffee Fudge Bars with Graham Cracker Crust
S’mores Cookies
with Mini Marshmallows
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paloma Looking for something as refreshing as a margarita, but a bit different? This Paloma recipe is the perfect choice for summer. INGREDIENTS Salt, for Rim (Optional) 2 Ounces of Tequila Squeeze of Lime Juice Grapefruit Soda to Top 1 Lime Cut into Wedges, for Garnish Pour salt on a plate, wet the rim of a class with lime juice, and cover in salt. Fill the glass with ice, pour in tequila, and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!
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mango peach sangria Welcome summer with this fruity, tropical-inspired take on white sangria, soaked with sweet chunks of mango, peaches, mint, and a splash of Grand Marnier. INGREDIENTS 1 Bottle of Pinot Grigio 1 1/2 Cups of Grand Marnier 3 Peaches, Sliced Thinly 2 Mangoes, Diced 1/3 Cup of Granulated Sugar 1/4 Cup of Fresh Mint In a small saucepan, add sugar and water. Turn the heat to medium and stir until the sugar dissolves. In a large pitcher, add mango, peaches, mint, sugar, Grand Marnier, and Pinot Grigio. Chill for a least 30 minutes. Pour sangria into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with fresh mint and scoop fruit from the pitcher.
eucumber lemonade Infuse the flavors of fresh garden cucumbers, tangy and bright lemons, and the lightness of an effervescent lemon-lime soda to create a delicious thirst quenching southern summer ade. Ingredients 2 Ounces of Vodka 3 Ounces of Lemonade Splash of Lemon-Lime Soda (Or Club Soda) 2 Lemons, Sliced for Garnish 1 Cucmber, Sliced for Garnish Pour the lemonade and vodka into a shaker over ice and shake to combine. Fill a glass with ice and 2-3 slices of lemon and cucumber. Pour the lemonade and vodka in the glass and top with a splash of lemon-lime soda. Garnish with a slice of lemon and cucumber and enjoy!
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crafty IPA + FOOD = HAPPINESS When the right beer and the right food come together, an incomparable euphoric experience takes place.
COLLECTION: IPA PAIRINGS
WHAT TO EAT WITH AN
India Pale Ale
The hop-heavy India Pale Ale is an acquired taste, and if you’ve acquired it, chances are, you’re hooked. The unique flavor profile embedded in this craft beer enhances the way we enjoy food. Fan down the flames of spicy foods, amplify salty snacks, make rich desserts even richer—the list goes on and on. Hop on this flavorful ride with any one of these curated meal kits. From seriously spicy chipotle tacos to fat strips of crispy bacon to woodsy pulled pork, each and every meal will take you on a new ride.
45 MIN
Fried Herbed Chicken with Coleslaw
45 MIN
Swanky BLT
with Oven Roasted Fries
40 MIN
Flap Steak
with Chimichurri
Smoked Pulled Pork 8 HRS
Sliders for Eight
Grilled and smoked meats possess dark, woodsy flavors that pair perfectly with an IPA. The crispy, caramelized coating that’s created when grilling is key to pull off this pairing. This flavorful crust heightens the malt flavors that are found in IPA’s. Complemented by heavy hops, you’ll get a full-bodied flavor experience.
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Buffalo Wings
with Blue Cheese & Ranch
50 MIN
Buffalo wings and beer go together like...well, buffalo wings and beer. An IPA will keep the flames of these fiery wings at bay and let you enjoy the magnificently flavorful wing sauce. Create a flavor combination unlike any other with just one (or two) of your favorite IPAs. Order now at chefd.com/IPA
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Fish Tacos
with Chipotle Crema 45 MIN
Grilled Ribs
with Cabbabe Slaw & Corn
45 MIN
Fig Pizza
with Caramelized Onions 45 MIN
Fish & Chips with Tarter Sauce
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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH
Creative Crenn
GET AN INSIDE LOOK AT OUR FIRST RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH Petit Crenn is San Francisco’s hottest new fine dining establishment. Why? Because of her—Dominique Crenn. The two-Michelin-star chef, who was named "The World's Best Female Chef" of 2016, has hit the ground running, opening up award winning restaurants and establishments all over the city. Her unique love of molecular gastronomy, passion for storytelling through food, and her culinary expertise have come together to create a truly beautiful dining experience unlike any other. Petit Crenn is Dominique’s second fine dining establishment in San Francisco, coming to fruition after her wildly successful Atelier Crenn received its second Michelin star.
Dominique Crenn exudes personality, uniqueness, and profound culinary mastery which shows in every single dish she creates.
Chef Crenn created Petit Crenn to be more than just a restaurant, but to be an extension of her home. The whitewashed walls and earthy decor create a minimalist coastal feel that transports you back to Brittany, the coastal region in France from which her family hails. With seating for about 20 guests and a sit-up bar that seats another 10, the quaint space is not to be taken for granted. Although Petit Crenn has a more casual look and feel than Atelier Crenn, the effort that is put into each and every detail of the food has not changed. Everything is meticulously crafted with the utmost attention to detail. Using a fusion of culinary techniques, Crenn gives each of her dishes a unique composition that questions the norm.
DOMINIQUE CRENN, CHEF OWNER OF PETIT CRENN
Take her signature Petit Crenn Omelette for example. Typically, omelets are whipped with milk to create a rich, fluffy egg casing. Dominique replaces milk with Japanese dashi broth that gives the egg a light, delicate texture with a complex flavor. She also swaps a traditional, potato-heavy side for a crunchy salad packed with radishes, carrots, and butter lettuce and a drizzle of garlic dressing—this dish perfectly exudes Crenn’s culinary style. With Petit Crenn as Restaurant of the Month, we’re giving you the unique opportunity to cook like Crenn in your own home. We’ve partnered with the award-winning chef to transform her signature Petit Crenn Omelette into a readyto-cook meal kit that’s delivered right to your door with everything you need to cook like a two-Michelin-star chef. Dominique shares cooking tips, tricks, and the inspiration behind her dish so you can have a taste of the Petit Crenn experience at home. Experience Petit Crenn at home by visiting www.chef.com/dominiquecrenn
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At Petit Crenn, she’s taken some of her favorite memories with her mother and grandmother to create a light, fresh, and authentic menu that pays homage to her French heritage. The restaurant boasts a seven-course, seafoodcentric family style tasting menu that Crenn says gives diners a connection with the earth. Lunch, brunch, and dinner menus are all composed of vegetables and fish with a biodynamic wine list, creating a natural menu that promotes a better understanding of what the earth can produce.
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CHEF'D HOMECHEFS
WE WANT TO KNOW
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Who do you cook for?
At Chef’d, we’re all a bunch of foodies—if we’re not eating food, we’re talking about it. What’s trending, meal kits we’ve tried, what’s happening with the latest celebrity chefs—you name it, we’re gabbing about it. We want to add you to the conversation. Take a look at what our real-life home chefs are up to in their kitchens!
@lindy.theurer
I cook for myself and my two teenagers, Devyn and Dayne, who thoroughly enjoy every bit of it. This dish was one of our favorites. The easy to follow instructions made it a simple process, that was fun to put together, family friendly, delicious and so pretty!
@candypandacooking I usually cook for 2 (my boyfriend and myself) The NYT Cooking Farro Salad is one of my favorite dishes! I’ve made it many times and even brought it to our Thanksgiving last year. The farro is an ancient grain with a chewy texture. There’s a lot going on in this dish flavor wise and it’s everything a salad should be!
@happierhours I learned how to cook by watching cooking shows especially on Food Network. I usually cook for friends and family and I love a good holiday party. I thought the directions were very easy to follow for the Chicken Breast with Herbed Goat Cheese and it was a spectacular dish.
@ksugarandspice I cook for whoever is hungry or might be hungry. Including friend, family, whoever walks through the door! There is love in a good meal. We order Chef’d meal kits on a weekly basis, becuase they work for our family. We feel they have helped our budget, reduced grocery waste, and have saved time on busy over scheduled sports nights. 50
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ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL RECIEVE A TRIP TO THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
WIN A TRIP FOR 2 TO THE CAYMAN ISLANDS Enter for a chance to win a trip to the Cayman Islands for two by eating like a local! Through August, you have a chance to win one of 50 Cayman Islands inspired meal kits, plus you'll be automatically entered to win the grand prize—a trip of a lifetime!
• 6 NIGHT STAY AT A RENOWNED CAYMAN ISLANDS RESORT • TRAVEL ESSENTIALS FROM TOMS • RESERVATIONS AT THE TOP 3 RESTAURANTS ON THE ISLAND • ONE NIGHT WITH A PERSONAL CHEF • 2 VOUCHERS FOR THE LOCAL ATTRACTION OF YOUR CHOICE Enter for a chance to win at chefd.com/cayman-islands
CURRIED CHICKEN WITH BASMATI RICE
PIÑA COLADA CHICKEN
BLACKENED MAHI
GUAVA PORK CHOPS
WITH COCONUT BARLEY RISOTTO WITH CAULIFLOWER TABBOULEH WITH TARO ROOT CHIPS
No purchase necessary. Starts 6/14/17 and ends 9/15/17 at 11:59:59 pm PST. Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous U.S. & D.C., 21+ years of age. Void where prohibited. Other restrictions apply. To enter without making a purchase and for full details, visit chefd.com/officialrules.
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