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A Dream Dinners Father’s Day Feast

Treat your favorite Dad to a day of great food, beer, and grilling! Nothing beats a day in the backyard celebrating all that your father does for you and your family. Start your Father’s Day feast on the grill with our Texas Roadhouse Burgers with Salt and Pepper Fries. This burger has it all: tender…

Chef Laura’s Summer Grilling Tips

Summer is here, which means it’s officially grilling season! I included nine delicious, grill-ready recipes on this month’s menu so that you and your family could take dinnertime outside this summer. Fire up the grill and soak up summertime while enjoying some of my personal grill-ready favorites like our brand-new dish, the Summer Mexican Chicken…

Repurposing Dream Dinners into Dream Lunches

Are you struggling with ideas about what to pack for lunch? Well, hopefully, you’ve got leftovers because our delicious dinners also make great lunches! Our guests love to order bigger sizes of their favorite dinners so they can turn them into lunch the next day. This strategy can help you save money at the grocery…

21 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Dad’s that Love to Cook and Eat

Father’s Day is coming up, and we know how hard it can be to shop for Dad. If there is one type of Dad we truly understand, it’s the Dads that love all things food (just like us)! When it comes to shopping for dads who love to cook, eat, and drink, there are so…

Traveling with Dream Dinners: June 2021

Are you hitting the road this summer for a family vacation? No matter the type of summer trip, Dream Dinners has a great solution for family meals that won’t break the bank! Check our blog each month this summer for Chef Laura’s vacation meal plans. Her thoughtful menus have ideas for a weeklong vacation, including…

Freezer to Table: Tips & Tricks for Thawing Dream Dinners Meals

It’s 5:00pm, and you just realized that no meals are thawed for dinner. Don’t panic; it’s happened to all of us, and we have some great tips for safely and quickly thawing frozen food! Once tonight’s dinner is taken care of, keep scrolling in this blog post for tips to help you in the future,…

Helpful Hacks for an Unforgettable Summer Family Vacation

As vaccinations ramp up nationwide, many families are making their summer travel plans. Whether you are headed over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house or another fun-filled destination, keeping your family entertained will help avoid the dreaded question: Are we there yet? Also, a few extra precautions and planning will prepare your…

Summer Reading List for Families of All Ages

Not only is reading a great way to keep our brains active all summer long, but it is also an excellent opportunity for spending quality time with family! We love the idea of having a summer reading list for the entire family and using it as an opportunity to spend more time together. While some…

7 Educational Subscription Boxes for Kids

School is wrapping up for the summer, but your kids can keep learning with educational subscription boxes. We know how tricky it can be to keep the kids learning once school is out, and we wanted to make it a little easier for you and your family. Spending quality time together as a family is…

Scavenger Hunts for Families of All Ages

Summer is here, and finding fun ways to get the family outside and active can be tricky. Luckily, at Dream Dinners, our mission is to help families spend more quality time together! Tuesday, May 24th is National Scavenger Hunt Day, and we can’t think of a better way to get the family outside having fun…

Air Fryer: Toasted Sesame Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce

Air Fryer Cooking Instructions Thaw in the refrigerator. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and lightly spray the basket with oil. Remove chicken breast from buttermilk, place in sesame seed breadcrumb mixture, and toss to coat. Add coated chicken to air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes per side, flipping halfway through. Spray top…

May & June 2021 Drink Pairings

Savor spring with Chef Laura’s latest drink pairings! These flavorful dishes and tasty pairings are perfect for celebrations like grad parties and Father’s Day or for sharing at a cookout. Take your meal up a notch with these fabulous suggestions from Chef Laura! May Menu Items Springtime Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus Suggested Pairing: Sauvignon…