Back to School Grocery Drop-Off
You’re busy. The kind of busy only parents can truly understand. And with the school year starting back up, sure - it’s a bit of a relief to have the kids back in school, but this season also comes with changing schedules and the challenge of getting back into a routine.
While you’re busy at school drop-off, then work and endless meetings, then back at after school pick-up followed by ALL the practices, after school camps, and clubs - how in the world are you supposed to find the time and energy for meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking?
What if you could fill your week with delicious food while reducing the time and stress you feel around food at the same time?
What if you could say, “My chef dropped off the ingredients yesterday and I had dinner on the table in under 40 minutes”?
What if your picky eaters were actually excited for the food in their lunchboxes and on the dinner table?
Give your meal planning and grocery shopping to Chef Nakia and make this Back to School Season free from stress!
What you get:
3 Dinner Recipes that are customizable and made to serve 4 people
Gluten Free or Vegan? We have dinners for you too!
Choose from our offering of lunchbox snacks so your student’s lunchboxes are ready in no time!
You choice of one Overnight Oats Recipe so every morning starts with a quick, nutritious meal that can even be eaten on the go
A Meal Prep Guide to help you prepare portions of the dinner recipes in advance and have dinner on the table quickly and effortlessly.
Hear About the Experience:
“After using Chefate’s services a few times, cooking for my family becomes enjoyable again. The recipes are delicious and easy to follow. ... My children love the fresh and nutritious meals I recently learned from Chefate. For a working professional, this service saves me a tremendous amount of time. I highly recommend chefate to every family!”
Lunchbox Snack Options
Applesauce Cups
Cuties Clementines
Purple Grapes
Baby Carrots
Cherry Tomatoes
String Cheese
Quaker Granola Bars
Snyder’s Mini Pretzels
Frito Lay Variety Chips
Kroger Brand Fruit Snacks
Chicken Option
Dinners
This is a simple, satisfying dinner bursting with freshness from the basil pesto. This dish tastes great the day you make it or as re-heated leftovers.
Ingredients:
Basil
Spinach
Sunflower Seeds
Parmesan Cheese
Lemon Juice
Garlic
Olive Oil
Whole Grain Spaghetti
Chicken Breast
Based on farming practices by the Iroquois and other native tribes, this skillet's main ingredients are the Three Sisters - beans, corn, and squash. Not only is this dish delicious, nutritious, and satisfying but you may be able to pluck most of the ingredients from your backyard garden!
Ingredients:
Olive Oil
McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning
Zucchini
Pinto Beans
Frozen Corn
Diced Tomatoes, Canned
Orange Bell Pepper
Yellow Onion
Garlic
Quinoa
This simple stew will keep you warm on even the coldest winter evenings. Add chickpeas for some more protein in your stew.
Ingredients:
Chicken Stock
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Salt
WaterChicken, Cooked
Green Chile
Recommended Pairings
Overnight Oats Options
This dish is a quick, flavorful start to your busy mornings. Bursting with flavors of fall, we can't help but think of back-to-school time and inviting calm into the mornings with this breakfast on the go.
Ingredients:
Granny Smith Apple
Greek Yogurt
Milk
Oats
Ground Cinnamon
Candied Walnuts
Grab and go and eat a delicious, satisfying breakfast. These overnight oats are berrylicious and filling.
Ingredients:
Oats
Chia Seeds
Coconut Milk
Frozen Berries
This decadent but simple breakfast will make you spring out of bed in anticipation of devouring. Prepare this the night before and leave in the fridge for an easy on-the-go, satisfying breakfast.
Ingredients:
Oats
Sugar
Cocoa Powder
Chia Seeds
Sliced Almonds
Almond Milk
Almond Butter
Raspberries
Look forward to jumping out of bed and into the kitchen for this delicious mango and pineapple dish. This dish is a quick, flavorful start to your busy mornings. The tropical flavors create the perfect breakfast on the go or snack during a busy summer day.
Ingredients:
Oats
Chia Seeds
Coconut Milk
Macadamia Nut Butter
Frozen Tropical Fruit Blend (mango, pineapple, guava, papaya, kiwi)
Vegan Option
Lunchbox Snack Options
Applesauce Cups
Cuties Clementines
Purple Grapes
Baby Carrots
Cherry Tomatoes
Quaker Granola Bars
Snyder’s Mini Pretzels
Frito Lay Variety Chips
Kroger Brand Fruit Snacks
Dinners
Based on farming practices by the Iroquois and other native tribes, this skillet's main ingredients are the Three Sisters - beans, corn, and squash. Not only is this dish delicious, nutritious, and satisfying but you may be able to pluck most of the ingredients from your backyard garden!
Ingredients:
Olive Oil
McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning
Zucchini
Pinto Beans
Frozen Corn
Diced Tomatoes, Canned
Orange Bell Pepper
Yellow Onion
Garlic
Quinoa
These Vegan BBQ Bites are slightly sweet and super flavorful. Build these into a sandwich, pop them on top of pasta or a salad, or serve them as an amuse-bouche at your next picnic!
Ingredients:
Quinoa
Lentils
Baby Bella Mushrooms
Roasted Red Pepper
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Dried Oregano
Cumin
Barbeque Sauce
Bread Crumbs
Olive Oil
This satisfying soup goes together quickly and is a delicious crockpot delight! The fresh flavors from the veggies, meatiness of the beans, and indulgence of the noodles blend together into a wonderful, filling meal.
Ingredients:
Yellow Onion
Celery
Carrots
Asparagus
Frozen Lima Beans
Frozen Green Beans
Frozen Corn
Kidney Beans
Crushed Tomatoes
Vegetable Stock
Rigatoni
Green Onion
Overnight Oats Options
This dish is a quick, flavorful start to your busy mornings. Bursting with flavors of fall, we can't help but think of back-to-school time and inviting calm into the mornings with this breakfast on the go.
Ingredients:
Granny Smith Apple
Greek Yogurt
Milk
Oats
Ground Cinnamon
Candied Walnuts
Grab and go and eat a delicious, satisfying breakfast. These overnight oats are berrylicious and filling.
Ingredients:
Oats
Chia Seeds
Coconut Milk
Frozen Berries
This decadent but simple breakfast will make you spring out of bed in anticipation of devouring. Prepare this the night before and leave in the fridge for an easy on-the-go, satisfying breakfast.
Ingredients:
Oats
Sugar
Cocoa Powder
Chia Seeds
Sliced Almonds
Almond Milk
Almond Butter
Raspberries
Look forward to jumping out of bed and into the kitchen for this delicious mango and pineapple dish. This dish is a quick, flavorful start to your busy mornings. The tropical flavors create the perfect breakfast on the go or snack during a busy summer day.
Ingredients:
Oats
Chia Seeds
Coconut Milk
Macadamia Nut Butter
Frozen Tropical Fruit Blend (mango, pineapple, guava, papaya, kiwi)
Gluten Free Option
Lunchbox Snack Options
Applesauce Cups
Cuties Clementines
Purple Grapes
Baby Carrots
Cherry Tomatoes
String Cheese
Quaker Granola Bars
Frito Lay Variety Chips
Kroger Brand Fruit Snacks
Dinners
Based on farming practices by the Iroquois and other native tribes, this skillet's main ingredients are the Three Sisters - beans, corn, and squash. Not only is this dish delicious, nutritious, and satisfying but you may be able to pluck most of the ingredients from your backyard garden!
Ingredients:
Olive Oil
McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning
Zucchini
Pinto Beans
Frozen Corn
Diced Tomatoes, Canned
Orange Bell Pepper
Yellow Onion
Garlic
Quinoa
This simple stew will keep you warm on even the coldest winter evenings. Add chickpeas for some more protein in your stew.
Ingredients:
Chicken Stock
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Salt
WaterChicken, Cooked
Green Chile
Recommended Pairings
This dinner is super simple and quick to cook, creating a delicious family meal in record time. There's minimal prep needed and Bonus - very few dishes to clean up, too!
Ingredients:
Petite Gold Potatoes
Carrots
Red Onion
Broccoli
Olive Oil
McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning
Chicken Breast Tenderloins
Garlic Salt
Italian Herb Blend
Scallions (Green Onion)
Overnight Oats Options
This dish is a quick, flavorful start to your busy mornings. Bursting with flavors of fall, we can't help but think of back-to-school time and inviting calm into the mornings with this breakfast on the go.
Ingredients:
Granny Smith Apple
Greek Yogurt
Milk
Oats
Ground Cinnamon
Candied Walnuts
This decadent but simple breakfast will make you spring out of bed in anticipation of devouring. Prepare this the night before and leave in the fridge for an easy on-the-go, satisfying breakfast.
Ingredients:
Oats
Sugar
Cocoa Powder
Chia Seeds
Sliced Almonds
Almond Milk
Almond Butter
Raspberries
Grab and go and eat a delicious, satisfying breakfast. These overnight oats are berrylicious and filling.
Ingredients:
Oats
Chia Seeds
Coconut Milk
Frozen Berries
Look forward to jumping out of bed and into the kitchen for this delicious mango and pineapple dish. This dish is a quick, flavorful start to your busy mornings. The tropical flavors create the perfect breakfast on the go or snack during a busy summer day.
Ingredients:
Oats
Chia Seeds
Coconut Milk
Macadamia Nut Butter
Frozen Tropical Fruit Blend (mango, pineapple, guava, papaya, kiwi)