Last year was a hectic one. Work was non-stop, and this year is going to be even crazier. While I've always enjoyed how unpredictable life can be, one thing I'm eager to get on top of this year is my eating and sleeping habits, both of which have been really off lately.

For the last few months, my dinner has pretty much consisted of too many takeaways and frozen meals that are super unhealthy and a waste of money. When I sat down and looked at how much cash I've spent on lunches and dinners out, I was shocked!

So this year, I really want to switch up my eating habits and form new ones that I'll actually stick to. Trouble is, I hate food shopping and anything that is going to take up too much of my time. A mate of mine recently started using HelloFresh, so I decided to try for myself.

HelloFresh sends you pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards to cook fresh home cooked meals. There's three plans to choose from - I picked the Classic Plan, which has 14 recipes to choose from every week. There are a range of cuisines and classic favorites to choose from, and it really takes the guesswork out of dinner. There's everything from Italian dishes to Mexican recipes, and even my absolute favorite, Asian, so I was excited to give it a go.

Having just the right amount of every ingredient delivered to your door means less time spent in the supermarket, and more importantly, less time figuring out what we'll eat.

One of my goals for the New Year is to eat at least 1 meat-free dinner a week. I'm completely clueless when it comes to vegetarian recipe ideas, so we loved that HelloFresh always has a couple of veggie options to choose from.

HelloFresh gives you the option of 2, 3, or 4 recipes a week, so to start, I selected 3. Everything arrived ready to cook, and there was minimal chopping and prep required. Plus, I was really impressed with how fresh all of the produce is. I couldn't wait to dig in and start cooking!

I started with the veggie Crumbed Haloumi Burger & Smoky Aioli. I'm hopeless in the kitchen, so I was nervous about this one, but it only took me half an hour. The easy-to-follow recipe cards broke down every step so clearly, and the end result was so delicious. I was surprised at how much I didn't miss having meat in my dinner! I actually found cooking so relaxing, and I ate it on my patio after, perfect on a warm summer's night.

For these busier weeknights, HelloFresh really has you covered - I've been loving their Fresh & Fast recipes. They have only 3 steps and take just 15 minutes- perfect for when you're starving after work! I whipped up the Pork & Veggie Couscous Tabbouleh the other night, and it was delicious, plus it was ready in less time than it would have taken my local Chinese place to deliver! There were even less plates and pots to clean up, so that's another win for me!

HelloFresh is awesome because it allows me to eat well balanced meals during the week and not feel guilty when I indulge a little on the weekends. And to be honest, I've actually been saving money, too. HelloFresh meals start at $8.99 a person, a lot less than what I was spending on takeaway.

Overall, I'm loving my new routine. I'm getting better at cooking and enjoy trying out new recipes. Coming home to HelloFresh on my doorstep is such a relief after a long day.

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