I ordered HelloFresh to see if it was a scam.

Introduction

In this video, the speaker explores whether meal kit delivery services are worth subscribing to by comparing the cost of buying groceries online and making meals from scratch versus using a meal kit delivery service.

Trying Out Meal Kit Delivery Services

• The speaker decides to try out HelloFresh, one of the most popular meal kit delivery services.

• They choose the meat and veggies plan for two people with two recipes per week.

• The cost comes out to $61, which seems expensive but they want to see what they get before making any judgments.

Comparing Costs

In this section, the speaker compares the cost of using a meal kit delivery service versus buying groceries online and cooking from scratch.

Choosing Recipes

• The speaker chooses two or three recipes from HelloFresh that they will try to make on their own with a budget of $61.

• They take screenshots of the ingredient lists for each recipe.

Buying Groceries Online

• The speaker uses FreshDirect, a local grocery delivery service in New York, to buy all the necessary ingredients for their chosen recipes.

• They end up spending $49 on groceries plus a delivery fee of $9, bringing their total cost to $58.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker reveals what they received in their HelloFresh box and shares their final thoughts on whether meal kit delivery services are worth it.

Receiving HelloFresh Box

• The speaker receives their HelloFresh box and shows what's inside.

• They note that it seems like there aren't many ingredients compared to what they expected.

Final Thoughts

• After trying both options, the speaker concludes that while meal kit delivery services may be convenient and offer new recipe ideas, they are not necessarily more cost-effective than buying groceries online and cooking from scratch.

• The speaker suggests that it ultimately depends on personal preference and lifestyle.

Reviewing a Meal Kit Delivery Service

In this section, the speaker reviews the ingredients and recipe breakdowns of a meal kit delivery service.

Ingredients and Recipe Breakdowns

• The meal kit contains individual portions of ingredients.

• The recipe breakdown is simple enough for a pro or home cook to follow.

• The speaker struggles with following instructions and recipes but finds the recipe solid.

• The mashed potato meatloaf and Brussels sprouts dish is efficient as it roasts two things on one pan at the same time.

• The mashed potatoes are flavored with sour cream, garlic powder, butter, and thyme.

• Extra beef fat from the meatloaf is added to the potatoes for flavor.

Cooking Mashed Potato Meatloaf and Brussels Sprouts

In this section, the speaker cooks mashed potato meatloaf and Brussels sprouts using a meal kit delivery service.

Cooking Process

• Potatoes are sliced up and boiled for mashed potatoes.

• Half of shallot is sliced while other half is diced.

• Brussels sprouts are cut in half.

• Meatloaf mixture is made by adding seasoning packets and bread crumbs.

• Thyme leaves are chopped up while shallots are sautéed with some water and beef concentrate packet.

• Sour cream, garlic powder, butter, extra thyme are added to flavor bomb mashed potatoes.

• Beef fat from meatloaf is added to potatoes for flavor.

Cooking Italian Chicken over Lemony Spaghetti

In this section, the speaker cooks Italian chicken over lemony spaghetti using a meal kit delivery service.

Cooking Process

• Noodles from Italy are boiled while zucchini is sautéed in another pan.

• Chicken breast coated in oregano is fried.

• Lemon zest, garlic, and chili flakes are added to olive oil for flavoring pasta.

• Chicken is served with spaghetti and zucchini in one big white bowl.

HelloFresh Recipe Review

In this section, the speaker reviews the recipes from HelloFresh and provides feedback on their flavor and ingredient utilization.

HelloFresh Recipes

• The speaker praises the recipe developers at HelloFresh for their good job in building layers of flavor and utilizing ingredients in different forms throughout the recipe.

Pro Home Cooks Kitchen Products

In this section, the speaker promotes kitchen products available at prohomecooks.com.

Pro Home Cooks Kitchen Products

• The speaker mentions that various kitchen products can be found at prohomecooks.com, including a non-stick pot by Smeg and knives from various brands.

• The website offers a curated experience to find everything needed to become a true pro home cook.

Grocery Haul

In this section, the speaker shares his grocery haul for his upcoming meals.

Grocery Haul

• The speaker shows his 58-dollar grocery haul which includes carrots, zucchinis, Scallywags couscous, garlic cloves, chicken broth, organic pork, lemons and sour cream.

• He mentions that he opted for some organic ingredients despite not being offered by HelloFresh as it is a great way to save costs while still maintaining quality.

Pork Sausage Rigatoni Rosa Recipe

In this section, the speaker recreates one of the recipes from HelloFresh using his own twist.

Pork Sausage Rigatoni Rosa Recipe

• The speaker recreates the Pork Sausage Rigatoni Rosa recipe from HelloFresh using sour cream instead of cream cheese and adding chili flakes.

• He uses organic pork and local carrots as an upgrade.

• The yield is slightly more than the HelloFresh pasta, making three meals for him.

Spices Nice Turkey Couscous Bowl Recipe

In this section, the speaker recreates another recipe from HelloFresh using his own twist.

Spices Nice Turkey Couscous Bowl Recipe

• The speaker recreates the Spices Nice Turkey Couscous Bowl recipe from HelloFresh using a Turkish spice blend, sliced almonds, whole almonds and soy sauce.

• He mentions that he did not follow the exact recipe but used it as a guide to create his own version.

Cooking with HelloFresh

In this section, the speaker talks about cooking a HelloFresh meal consisting of spiced veggies, couscous, and pork. They also make a creamy garlic lemon sauce to go with it.

Cooking the Meal

• The speaker roasted zitar-spiced veggies in the oven for 20 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

• They cooked quick-cooking couscous and set it aside.

• The speaker fried pork in oil until browned and added Turkish spice blend and soy sauce to cook for a few minutes.

• To make the creamy garlic lemon sauce, they added garlic, sliced almonds, sour cream, lemon juice, and seasoning to the pan with the pork.

Plating and Leftovers

• The speaker plated the dish with couscous, roasted veggies, spiced pork, and creamy garlic lemon almond sauce.

• They had leftovers from the meal which they used to create another dish consisting of caramelized carrots and green onions mixed with tomato paste and chicken stock.

• Additionally, they air-fried sweet potato coated in spices.

• The speaker made Parmesan crisps by adding Turkish spice to Parmesan cheese before baking it in the oven.

• Lastly, they made a yogurt sauce using sour cream, lemon juice, and garlic.

Conclusion

• The speaker compares their six meals from grocery haul versus four meals from HelloFresh for almost the same price. They recommend HelloFresh for beginners or busy people who don't want to think about anything but suggest breaking free of recipes and coming up with things on your own. They also offer a free download of their ultimate veggie PDF to help viewers on that journey.