But for people who think of themselves as fairly imaginative chefs, the whole thing can seem a bit mysterious. Why would you want pre-portioned ingredients when you could buy more from the supermarket for less? Why would you pay to have a sachet of oregano sent to you when you could buy a whole jar in the supermarket? Only through having tried out Mindful Chef does the benefit become obvious. Namely that even if you are a confident cook, recipe boxes such as these can push you outside your comfort zone and get you to try something new.
Such was the case with the excellent Mexican-style bavette steak with avocado salsa we ordered. Not a complex thing to cook, but unfamiliar and delicious. Similarly, the harissa-roasted aubergine with garlic and chilli chicken was lovely and not a recipe we had tried before.