Blue Apron’s Holiday Roast Box proved to be the best family dinner

Blue Apron Holiday Roast Box
Blue Apron Holiday Roast Box | Blue Apron

Holidays and food feasts go hand in hand. When the days are busy and the time is short, some people might turn to takeout or a heat and serve meal. This year, Blue Apron’s Holiday Roast Box was the centerpiece of the table and everyone was delighted with the delicious flavor.

Many people have turned to Blue Apron and its convenience. While the easy to follow instructions help guide the home cook through the process, it ensures that a flavorful, well-balanced, home cooked meal hits the table. It might take a little longer than clicking buttons on the table, but the taste is worth the extra effort.

During the holiday season, picking the dishes for the big dinner can become a chore. From trying to recreate grandma’s recipe to accommodating people’s ingredient preferences, the whole process can feel more like navigating a precarious climb. Luckily, Blue Apron solved all the issues by simplifying the process.

This year’s holiday meal, Blue Apron’s Holiday Roast Box, contained the following:

Roast Beef Tenderloin with Sherry-Dijon Pan Sauce

Cheesy Potato Bake with Creme Fraiche & Parsley

Honey-Orange Glazed Carrots with Pistachios

Roasted Grape & Goat Cheese Salad with Pear & Walnuts

Chocolate Mousse Pie with Whipped Cream & Candied Peanuts

As seen with the food list, it is a well-rounded meal. Salad, entrée, sides, and dessert are all included. The meal was big enough to feed a family of four, including two hungry college students, and have a little left over for lunch the next day.

Beyond the hearty portions, it was the flavors that won everyone over at the table. The tenderloin was well-seasoned yet the beef itself was never overshadowed. When paired with the Sherry-Dijon Pan Sauce, the beef was elevated, but not stuffy. It appealed to the spice lover and the less adventurous tastes.

When paired with the Cheesy Potato Bake, the beef took on another level. The potatoes were rich, decadent and a perfect pairing for the beef. For anyone who loves the classic meat and potatoes, this pairing is a modern take.

Since a vegetable is always a good choice to complete a meal, the Honey-Orange Glazed Carrots were the perfect choice. The underlying spice helps to balance all the richness in the other dishes. Carrots are inherently sweet, but the lingering spice notes had everyone going back for another serving.

Ending the whole meal was the Chocolate Mousse Pie. Without being too stuffy, the dessert satisfied. The candied peanuts were a little sweet, but the added texture made it delightful.

While this Blue Apron box might have be an easy option to order, it turned into something more. The recipes can be remade time and again. It might be those carrots paired with a pork roast or the cheesy potato bake with a simple roast chicken. The biggest benefit to ordering from Blue Apron goes beyond that single meal. Each dish is a recipe that can be used time and again. Given that good is the great connector, the meal is a way to bring all those memories back to the table time and again.

While the time to order the Blue Apron Holiday Roast Box has past, the brand has plenty of meals available. It is time to start the new year with some new food traditions.