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Thank you for coming out to the Taste of Dream Dinners! We served up tasty entrees from the October menu including the Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya and the Apple Crisp and the Sesame-Teriyaki Meatballs from the November menu. We'll have these open houses from time to time to give you a chance to taste items from the current and upcoming menus. If you have friends who are new to the Dream Dinners concept, bring them along and have a great time! Keep your eyes on our blog pages for upcoming events at our store. Any comments? Please do!

October Reviews

Well we've had a chance to hear some comments about October's dinners from our guests and as expected, the Apple Crisp, Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya and the Herb Crusted Flank Steak are runaway faves. Other favorites are the Chicken Enchiladas and the Pulled BBQ Pork with French Rolls. The Chicken Enchiladas are tangy, creamy and cheesy concoctions guaranteed to put a smile on your kid's faces. They combine diced white chicken meat, sour cream and salsa among other ingredients, wrapped in large flour tortillas. We would find it hard to believe anyone would turn their noses up at these and predict you'll hit Dream Dinners again for a refill. The Pulled BBQ Pork sandwiches are wonderful. A mild barbecue sauce is combined with mustard for a bite that won't bite back. These are meaty, full sandwiches and all you need on the side is the ubiquitous cole slaw. If you want another filling option, try the Mexican Meatballs. We just had these the other night, and I had to stop myself from getting more. I used the meatballs as filling in tortillas and simply topped them with salsa and loved it. Now you can go the Mexican dinner route with rice and beans, but we liked them with a simple green salad with red onion and my own vinaigrette. We also suggest guacamole as a topper and I had my mouth all set for this addition, but when I cut into the avocados I found them filled with dark spots, although I'd bought them rock hard and waited for them to soften. Don't you hate that and at the cost of avocados these days? Those suckers are going back to the market I bought them from. If you want something with an Asian flare, try the Chicken with Honey, Garlic and Orange. I like this with simple Jasmine rice and broccoli. The chicken breasts are tender and slightly sweet with a hint of orange. Just plain tasty. We'll be trying the Peanut Crusted Fish Filets and the Pork Chops with Sweet Ginger and Apples next. Write a post of your own and let us know how you are enjoying your dinners.

The Best of the Best- October at Dream Dinners

Well, finally, the "Best of the Best" month has arrived. We are featuring the dinners from the last year chosen as being the best by our guests and store owners from all over the country. We also have a new dinner, body + soul Moroccan Chicken with Pumpkin. body+soul, is a Martha Stewart publication and their kitchen whizzes in association with our chefs, have created this special dinner. Pumpkin, a "power" food, is combined with all-white meat chicken, carrots, green beans and warming spices, with just a slight sweetness delivered by raisins. This northern African inspired dish is unique and delicious and great for a family dinner or for entertaining. You will recognize many favorites this month, such as the Herb Crusted Flank Steak(pictured above), the Apple Crisp and the Chicken Mirabella among others. When we do a benefit or promotion, we rely upon the Herb Crusted Flank Steak and the Apple Crisp. They have become our calling cards so to speak...they are that good. The flank steak is tender and fully flavored and my favorite way to serve it is at room temperature or cold. On a buffet table, it stands out and never lasts long. At our house, I put it on crisp greens for a knock-out salad, dressed with a nice, simple vinaigrette. Or of course you can hit it out of the ballpark for your family and serve it with scalloped potatoes and green beans. The Apple Crisp. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways....Now I can do a mean dessert myself, but my hat is off to our chef who created this winner. It combines tangy apples and raisins in a buttery, sweet filling that is topped off with a crunchy topping that includes walnuts. Oh, you have to taste it to believe it. We always get multiple requests for it. The Chicken Mirabella is very, very good. Both tangy and sweet, you will have it for dinner and then you will crave it after it is gone. I have been there and done that and I am not alone. Then there is the Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya. This is a baked rice dish that is filled with sweet shrimp, smoked sausage, tomatoes and other savory ingredients. Yummm. I add lots of hot sauce to mine and even a little red pepper. We like things a little spicy at home. Now that brings up a point. You can add to or subtract from your dinners, elements that you would like a little more or less of. My suggestion is that you try the dish the way the chef designed it, but if you know you like more garlic or that onion makes you burp, well, just do what you need to do. You know your family best. Well, that's just the tip of the October iceberg...there's lots to choose from this month. Click on the October Menu link to the right and get a look at what's in store right now.

October Reviews

Well we've had a chance to hear some comments about October's dinners from our guests and as expected, the Apple Crisp, Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya and the Herb Crusted Flank Steak are runaway faves. Other favorites are the Chicken Enchiladas and the Pulled BBQ Pork with French Rolls. The Chicken Enchiladas are tangy, creamy and cheesy concoctions guaranteed to put a smile on your kid's faces. They combine diced white chicken meat, sour cream and salsa among other ingredients, wrapped in large flour tortillas. We would find it hard to believe anyone would turn their noses up at these and predict you'll hit Dream Dinners again for a refill. The Pulled BBQ Pork sandwiches are wonderful. A mild barbecue sauce is combined with mustard for a bite that won't bite back. These are meaty, full sandwiches and all you need on the side is the ubiquitous cole slaw. If you want another filling option, try the Mexican Meatballs. We just had these the other night, and I had to stop myself from getting more. I used the meatballs as filling in tortillas and simply topped them with salsa and loved it. Now you can go the Mexican dinner route with rice and beans, but we liked them with a simple green salad with red onion and my own vinaigrette. We also suggest guacamole as a topper and I had my mouth all set for this addition, but when I cut into the avocados I found them filled with dark spots, although I'd bought them rock hard and waited for them to soften. Don't you hate that and at the cost of avocados these days? Those suckers are going back to the market I bought them from. If you want something with an Asian flare, try the Chicken with Honey, Garlic and Orange. I like this with simple Jasmine rice and broccoli. The chicken breasts are tender and slightly sweet with a hint of orange. Just plain tasty. We'll be trying the Peanut Crusted Fish Filets and the Pork Chops with Sweet Ginger and Apples next. Write a post of your own and let us know how you are enjoying your dinners.

Thanksgiving at Dream Dinners

Hello,

We have received a communication from our corporate office that indicates that supplies are limited for the Thanksgiving turkey dinner, (Holiday Meal Solution, November). We have been asked to estimate the number of dinners our guests will order by October 8. We would be greatly appreciative if you can assist us in this endeavor by letting us know if you would like for us to pre-order your Thanksgiving turkey dinner. This will assure that you have the meal you expect. You can contact us at the store at the phone number shown in our blog or the website, by fax or email. If you would like to use our Delayed Payment feature, please let us know and we will manually input your order for you. The details of the dinner are featured below. Thank you in advance for your order!

Welcome to Fall at Dream Dinners

Ummm, fall is finally here and with it all the foods we love. Thanksgiving is going to be really easy and really elegant for you this year. Just do it the Dream Dinners way. Our Thanksgiving Holiday Meal Solution which serves 8, is a really smart way to let you, the cook, take it easy for a change. This fabulous dinner includes an assortment of delicious appetizers, Jennie-O oven ready boneless turkey breast, and a luscious New York style cheesecake with apricot-pumpkin sauce. Add the Southern Living Side Dish Station which also serves 8 and includes Three Cheese Mashed Potato and Green Bean and Mushroom Casseroles, savory stuffing, rich gravy and tangy cranberry sauce, plus an herb rub for your turkey and dinner is served! Can you imagine an easier or more delicious Thanksgiving dinner? These dinners are available in limited quantities and you will need to order early in order to assure your Thanksgiving dinner is available for you. Order your Thanksgiving Holiday Meal Solution and the Southern Living Side Dish Station by October 8 and we'll give you a gift certificate for $25 good toward your next purchase at Dream Dinners, or save it and give it as a thoughtful gift. Don't forget, you can always use delayed payment which allows you to order your dinner with a 25% deposit. Simply call your order in to us, tell us you would like the delayed payment feature and we'll input your order. When it is five days before your scheduled session, the balance of your payment will be charged to your card. Life just got easier!