Fast, Easy, and Delicious Meal Kits from Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon
Here at my Bedford, New York farm, everyone gets to enjoy Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon!
Every week, I receive several meal kits to test in my kitchen. I like to test as many recipes as possible to ensure we're sharing the best ones with all of you. When I have to travel for business, I make sure the kits are given to members of my farm crew, with the one request that they take photos and share them with me. Recently, Patrick Tierney, who is part of my security team, took home Easy Prep! Seared Chicken & Lemon Butter Orzo with Spinach & Parmesan. Patrick's daughter, Claire, cooked the meal herself and the entire family loved it. My gardener, Brian O'Kelly, who loves to cook, took home another time-saving meal - 20-Min: Pulled Pork Quesadillas with Pickled Radishes & Sour Cream. The dish took less than a half-hour to prepare as promised and was enjoyed with great reviews. Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon features so many inspiring recipes and cooking ideas. If you haven't yet tried our meal program, please go to the website for more information on how you can subscribe right now - check out our flash sale! You and your family will love it!
Here are some photos.
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- One of the best things about our meal kits is how complete they are. The meals come with all the ingredients to make a meal for two or four hungry eaters. Also included with every meal is a large recipe card with the photo of the completed dish on one side…
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- … and the easy step-by-step instructions on the other. We provide the serving time, the nutrition values, and any possible allergen warnings. All the ingredients are also pre-measured and sourced to local quality purveyors and growers – just choose the dishes the week before, and pick the day of delivery – it’s that easy! We include all the ingredients except salt, pepper, oil, butter, flour, and milk – items one usually has right at home.
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- The first step is to prepare all the tools and ingredients. In French kitchens, this is called mis en place. Everything is organized before cooking begins. Here, Brian coarsely chops the cilantro leaves and stems and then finely chops the garlic.
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- He also slices the radishes into half moons. Radishes are rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and minerals like calcium and potassium.
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- Then Brian mixes the radishes with one tablespoon of vinegar and a pinch each of salt and sugar – this is part of the pickling process.
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- The pork comes in sections. Here, Brian placed it into a bowl…
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- … and then breaks the pork up into bite sized pieces. Here, he is adding half of the cilantro.
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- … and then he adds half of the salsa, also included.
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- To make the toppings, Brian puts the sour cream in a bowl, thins it with a little water, and then stirs in the chopped garlic along with some salt and pepper to taste.
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- The water is added slowly, one teaspoon at a time.
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- The consistency should be that of a spoonable sauce.
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- A spoonful of cheese is placed on one side of the tortilla. Brian prepares these on a rimmed baking sheet, so they are ready to put into the oven.
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- The main ingredient is the tender pulled pork. The pork is sandwiched between the flour tortillas and the cheddar-jack cheese.
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- The filled tortillas are then put into the broiler’s top rack until they are browned – about 2 to 3 minutes per side depending on the broiler.
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- Here are the quesadillas perfectly browned and still warm before Brian adds the delicious toppings of sour cream, pickled radishes, and the remaining cilantro, with salsa on the side for dipping.
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- At Patrick’s home, here are all the ingredients for the Seared Chicken & Lemon Butter Orzo with Spinach & Parmesan – always with a large recipe card that can be saved and used again.
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- The chicken is so easy to sear. Pan searing briefly exposes foods to high heat to brown the surface and create a crust on the outside. Searing works best with a skillet that retains heat well and can go from stove to oven.
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- Here’s Claire cooking the orzo in the same skillet as the chicken. The orzo is cooked, and then chicken broth is added before the chicken is placed on top of the orzo and baked in the oven.
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- And here is the finished dish with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and served with lemon wedges. It was a huge hit for the entire family – a meal they said they’d definitely make again. There was more than enough for everyone. If you haven’t yet, be sure to subscribe to Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon today!
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