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Surprisingly Simple Meals to Cook when you get Home from Spring Break!

The sun is shining and the beach is calling - that’s right - it’s Spring Break!!

With all the excitement planning your upcoming Spring Break trip, have you spent any time planning for re-entry?

What if you could snap your fingers and have a fridge full of ‘easy to throw together’ meals?

Mom’s life (especially on a family vacation) is complicated, but the solution to meal time is simple! Don’t let the fun end when Spring Break ends. Come home to all the ingredients you need to cook a week’s worth of quick, delicious meals that your kids are sure to love!

Transition back to reality without sacrificing family time or flavor!

Give your meal planning and grocery shopping to Chef Nakia and make the week after Spring Break feel like a stay-cation!

What you get:

Grocery Delivery on the day you get home with:

  • Greek Salad - quick and easy salad

  • Rotisserie Chicken - add on top of the salad, use in Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup, and use for Chicken Pesto Pasta

  • Crockpot Meal - your choice of Carnitas Pork or Vegan Veggie Minestrone

  • Your choice of one Overnight Oats Recipe so every morning starts with a quick, nutritious meal that can even be eaten on the go

  • AND a canned food donation that we’ll drop off at our local food pantry on your behalf

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We enjoyed using chefate after our recent travel. The recipes we liked best were the Chicken Pesto Pasta and the Rotisserie Chicken Street Tacos. Thanks for making our first week back so much easier
— Jude, Parker

Hear About the Experience:

How does pricing work?

For this deal, we will charge based on the number of people you are feeding.

2 people - $200 total

4 people - $275 total

6 people - $375 total

Can you pick up a couple extra ingredients or snacks for me?

We can absolutely pick up a few extra items for you - and we’ll add the cost of the item to your total with no extra delivery or chefate fee.

When is payment due?

After submitting the form on this page, we will email you with a payment link to pay a $50 deposit to secure your delivery date. The remaining balance will be due on the day of your grocery delivery.

But what if my flight is delayed, snow changes our travel plans, or I won’t be home in time for the delivery?

No worries, we’ll email you the day of your shop so you can adjust your delivery time as your travel plans change!

Where will you deliver?

Castle Rock, Parker, and south Denver - including Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Centennial, Lone Tree, DTC, Lowry, Hilltop, and Wash Park. If you aren’t sure if your neighborhood is within the area, feel free to email us and ask or just submit the form anyway! If we see any issues with your delivery location, we’ll let you know right away.

Check Out the Meals

Chicken Pesto Pasta Chicken Pesto Pasta Chicken Pesto Pasta Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Chicken Pesto Pasta
from $9.50

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

30 minute recipe

Greek Salad Greek Salad Greek Salad
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Greek Salad
from $18.50

This salad has a balance of so many different flavors: bitter greens, creamy feta, salty olives, and juicy tomatoes. Bump up the sour with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and enjoy this refreshing meal.

Ingredients:

Spring Mix

Cherry Tomatoes

Cucumber

Feta Cheese

Kalamata Olives

Salt

Black Pepper

Lemon

10 minute recipe

Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup
from $15.00

Savory, salty, tangy, and a little sweet - this soup is delicious, nutritious, and full of fun flavors. Make this quick soup for dinner and enjoy the leftovers for days creating a stress-free weeknight delight!

Ingredients:

Olive Oil

Yellow Onion

Chicken Stock

Chicken, Cooked

Pinto Beans

Roma Tomatoes

Frozen Corn

Green Chile

Cilantro, fresh

Lime

Tortilla Chips

Medium Cheddar Cheese

30 minute recipe

Crockpot Meal Options

Carnitas Pork Carnitas Pork Carnitas Pork
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Carnitas Pork
from $24.00

This pork will fall apart with tenderness and juiciness. The Gose beer adds salt and lime flavor to the meat. Delicious on nachos, in burritos or on top of salads.

Ingredients:

Pork Shoulder

Ground Cumin

Oregano

Chili Powder

Garlic

Gose Beer

Whole Wheat Tortillas

Spring Mix

Pico de Gallo

Vegan Veggie Minestrone Vegan Veggie Minestrone Vegan Veggie Minestrone
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Vegan Veggie Minestrone
from $12.00

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

Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats
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Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats
from $5.00

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

Overnight Oats Overnight Oats Overnight Oats
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Overnight Oats
from $4.00

Grab and go and eat a delicious, satisfying breakfast. These overnight oats are berrylicious and filling.

Ingredients:

Oats

Chia Seeds

Coconut Milk

Frozen Berries

Raspberry Mocha Overnight Oats Raspberry Mocha Overnight Oats Raspberry Mocha Overnight Oats
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Raspberry Mocha Overnight Oats
from $7.50

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

Overnight Oats with Tropical Fruit
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Overnight Oats with Tropical Fruit
from $4.00

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)