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Quick Dinners for Busy Weeknights: Blue Apron’s 15‑Minute Meals
Weeknights can feel like a whirlwind—work deadlines, errands, activities, all under the glow of your phone reminding you that you still haven’t planned dinner. But what if cooking didn’t have to be another thing to stress over? Enter Blue Apron’s 15‑Minute Meals, made for evenings when time is tight but the taste can’t be compromised.
The Pimento Cheeseburger: A Beloved Favorite with Southern Flair
There are burgers you like, and then there are burgers you remember. Our Pimento Cheeseburger falls squarely into the latter category. This recipe has been a long-time customer favorite, and once you take a bite, it’s easy to see why. It’s everything you love about a classic cheeseburger, but with a bold, Southern-inspired twist that takes comfort food to the next level.
Blue Apron & Let Frankie Look: A Flavor-Packed Partnership
At Blue Apron, we’re passionate about making mealtime easier, more exciting, and always full of flavor. That’s why we couldn’t be happier to announce our new partnership with Emmy Award‑winning chef and TV host Frankie Celenza, star of the Tastemade+ series Let Frankie Cook. Together, we’re bringing you bold, comforting, and joyfully creative recipes that make home cooking feel like an event.
A Cozy, Elevated Comfort Feast: Baked Gnocchi Mac & Cheese
Pleasant evenings call for food that hugs the soul—and this Blue Apron baked gnocchi mac & cheese delivers just that. It’s indulgent yet comforting, rustic yet refined. Imagine pillowy gnocchi bathed in a luscious béchamel sauce, mingled with earthy mushrooms, vibrant spinach, and two kinds of melty cheese—the kind of dish you dream about.
Fast & Easy Brownie Recipe
Brownies — universally beloved, endlessly adaptable — can be cleanly divided into two categories: fudgey and cakey. The variety made with melted chocolate yields a dense, fudge-y bar that begs for a glass of milk. The other, the kind made with cocoa powder, comes out moist and cakey with a crackly top.
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