The Beard & The Boss

08/06/2024

Friends, it’s been a great run. We are grateful to all of you for the many years of support, encouragement, and love. Our hearts are full, as we officially announce (several months late), that we are moving on to new adventures. The Beard & The Boss is officially retired. As we got busier and more successful, we realized how much we were missing out. Now we can do things like have weekends and evenings with our two kids, spend more time with friends and family, go to art festivals and enjoy them as visitors, take vacations, cook for fun at home, and so much more. We love you all! Cheers.

01/08/2024

Korma, korma, korma, korma, korma chameleon! You know the tune...

If you've vowed to lean more towards a plant-based diet in 2024, or even just to try more diverse veggie-based recipes, this is the meal kit for you! It's Indian Buffet, B&B style! We are toasting & grinding our own spices, making chutneys in house, and all of our sauces are plant-based, instead of cream-based. The meal kit is gluten free as well. Add on some tandoori chicken meatballs for your meat kick. Even our toddler likes the chickpea potato kofta though!

This is the last meal kit before the Beard gets a much-needed foot surgery, which will leave him out of commission for a while. Stock up on freezer meals and meal hacks while you can!

This week’s meal kit: Korma Chameleon. It’s Indian Buffet, Beard & Boss style. Fill your plate with South Indian style coconut vegetable korma, a mix of veggies in a creamy curry cashew sauce. Tuck into some saag paneer (or saag tofu for our animal-free friends), a staple Indian comfort dish of house-made garam masala-spiced spinach, fenugreek leaves, toasted paneer, in a creamy sauce. Fragrant spiced basmati rice, sweet tamarind, and spicy mint chutneys accompany this meal. For your main dish, choose between tandoori chicken meatballs or chickpea potato kofta. For the sauce, your choice of a creamy masala or a charred curry tomato gravy. Our meal kits are gluten and dairy free this week, with vegan and meat options!

Add on a side of garlic naan and some extra protein for leftovers. For dessert, gulab jamun, the irresistible rosewater syrup donuts. Be sure to check out all of our extra sides and add ons!

Join us, and let The Beard & The Boss take cooking dinner off your plate. Preorder this weekend for delivery on Thursday, 1/11. We deliver to South Bend, Mishawaka, and Granger.

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01/07/2024

This is your sign to order a scratch-made Indian buffet feast to be delivered to your door. The Beard is having a much-needed foot surgery in a week, which will result in him being out of commission for a bit. This is the last week to order your meal kit, meal hacks, and freezer meals until he recovers. We love you.

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01/06/2024

Korma Chameleon: Indian buffet, B&B style. This week all of the meal kits are dairy free, gluten free, and vegan. But if you’re into the glutens and meats, get yo’ selves some garlicky naan and tandoori chicken meatballs.

You don’t want to miss this. We are grinding our spices and making our own spice blends from scratch, making our own chutneys in house. Meatballs and kofta from scratch. All of the love is poured into this meal, from us, to you!

Order now through Sunday for delivery on Thursday, 1/11. We deliver to South Bend, Mishawaka, and Granger.

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01/05/2024

Korma, korma, korma, korma, korma chameleon!

It’s been a billion years since we’ve eaten at an all-you-can-eat buffet, in part because of the pandemic, and in part because The Beard and I are not good with moderation. But ohhhhh how we love Indian buffet! The melding of curries and masalas heaped on your plate, the fiery color palate, the intoxicating smell of toasted spices, the juxtaposition of slightly acidic chutneys to cut the richness, and the endless naan to mop it all up. This week’s meal kit: Korma Chameleon. It’s Indian Buffet, Beard & Boss style. Fill your plate with South Indian style coconut vegetable korma, a mix of veggies in a creamy curry cashew sauce. Tuck into some saag paneer (or saag tofu for our animal-free friends), a staple Indian comfort dish of house-made garam masala-spiced spinach, fenugreek leaves, toasted paneer, in a creamy sauce. Fragrant spiced basmati rice, sweet tamarind, and spicy mint chutneys accompany this meal. For your main dish, choose between tandoori chicken meatballs or chickpea potato kofta. For the sauce, your choice of a creamy masala or a charred curry tomato gravy. Our meal kits are gluten and dairy free this week, with vegan and meat options!

Add on a side of garlic naan and some extra protein for leftovers. For dessert, gulab jamun, the irresistible rosewater syrup donuts. Be sure to check out all of our extra sides and add ons!

Join us, and let The Beard & The Boss take cooking dinner off your plate. Preorder this weekend for delivery on Thursday, 1/11. We deliver to South Bend, Mishawaka, and Granger.

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12/31/2023

Sometimes all you need for meal inspiration is one solid ingredient. Our Thai peanut satay Boss sauce is a staple in the house for stir fries, curries, and salads. Same with our chili lime chicken! The flavor profile makes it a great option for tacos, or a plethora of Thai-inspired dishes. Start your 2024 off right with meal hacks and ready-to-go freezer meals.

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12/29/2023

Vacation & Holiday Mode: Who wants to cook?

The holiday leftovers are dwindling, and we are back to asking ourselves, “what’s for dinner?” This is where our freezer meals and meal hacks come in handy! On a day when you have zero inspiration or bandwidth, a pan of enchiladas is just the ticket. Pair with a salad or some fresh herbs and chopped veggies, and boom. Dinner served. Or maybe you have an assortment of items in the fridge to use up, but nothing cohesive? Turn them into a stir fry or tacos! Our Thai peanut satay Boss Sauce pairs perfectly with your leftover fridge veggies begging to be cooked. Add a protein and a carb, and now you have a yummy Thai-inspired stir fry. As always, our chili lime chicken and carrot-lentil “barbacoa” are our standard go-tos here for an easy taco night the whole family loves. For lunches, white chorizo chili and roasted cheesy broccoli & potato soup.

Sending you all of our love and best wishes for health and peace in 2024. We appreciate all of you!

Order now through Sunday, for delivery on Thursday, 1/4. We deliver to South Bend, Mishawaka, and Granger.

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12/29/2023

Vacation & Holiday Mode: Who wants to cook?

The holiday leftovers are dwindling, and we are back to asking ourselves, "what's for dinner?" This is where our freezer meals and meal hacks come in handy! On a day when you have zero inspiration or bandwidth, a pan of enchiladas is just the ticket. Pair with a salad or some fresh herbs and chopped veggies, and boom. Dinner served. Or maybe you have an assortment of items in the fridge to use up, but nothing cohesive? Turn them into a stir fry or tacos! Our Thai peanut satay Boss Sauce pairs perfectly with your leftover fridge veggies begging to be cooked. Add a protein and a carb, and now you have a yummy Thai-inspired stir fry. As always, our chili lime chicken and carrot-lentil "barbacoa" are our standard go-tos here for an easy taco night the whole family loves. For lunches, white chorizo chili and roasted cheesy broccoli & potato soup.

Sending you all of our love and best wishes for health and peace in 2024. We appreciate all of you!

Order now through Sunday, for delivery on Thursday, 1/4. We deliver to South Bend, Mishawaka, and Granger.

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12/18/2023

If meal prep during the holidays is an afterthought for you....

Heading into the last two weeks of the year, there is a frenzy in the air to get everything done: last-minute shopping for gifts, gathering ingredients for holiday meals, hustling at work before days off. Normal meal prep for us gets pushed to the wayside.

We are keeping orders open for one more day for you to stock up on meal kits and meal hacks, like our family-favorite chili lime chicken. We throw it in tacos, stir fries, salads, bowls, soup, pretty much everything. And the ENTIRE family loves it. That is a win, my friends!

Since it's always soup season at the B&B household, we have vegetarian white bean chili, as well as a hearty white bean chorizo chili.

If you're looking for some lighter options than the rich foods circulating around the office and parties right now, our Vietnamese lemongrass bún bowls are a must. Full of crispy, bright veggies and herbs, packed with tangy, sweet, and citrusy flavors. Curl up to a big bowl of rice noodles or zoodles, lemongrass-marinated grilled chicken, pork, or tofu, a mélange of pickled and fresh veggies, all topped with crispy bean sprouts, lime, cilantro, mint, basil, fried shallots, and peanuts. They're gluten free, dairy free, and with low carb, vegna, and meat options, there’s a bún bowl for everyone!

Order today for delivery on Thursday, 12/21, or pickup on 12/22. Join us, and let The Beard & The Boss take cooking dinner off your plate. We deliver to South Bend, Mishawaka, and Granger.

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12/17/2023

This is our most popular “protein meal hack” at home: grilled & marinated chili lime chicken. We use it in tacos, stir fries, salads, bowls, you name it. Every family members eats the same dinner when this is involved (and that’s huge). Grab your chili lime chicken for an easy peasy weeknight meal or lunch for the week. It freezes well, and the flavor is on point.

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12/16/2023

This is your sign that you need a Vietnamese bún bowl in your life. Order your meal kit, protein meal hacks, and single serve meals now through Sunday: https://thebeardandtheboss.square.site/s/order

12/15/2023

You had me at "bowl of noodles"

It's the time of year where comfort foods are a go to, and decadent holiday treats are everywhere. And even with all of this, we find ourselves buying ridiculous whim purchases like cinnamon roll TJ granola. And it's only mid-December! So many more holiday parties and comfort foods to come, friends. So this week, how about something a little lighter, brighter, and healthier? Without skipping the comfort food aspect. Vietnamese lemongrass bún bowls are full of crispy, bright veggies and herbs, packed with tangy, sweet, and citrusy flavors. Curl up to a big bowl of rice noodles or zoodles, lemongrass-marinated grilled chicken, pork, or tofu, a mélange of pickled and fresh veggies, all topped with crispy bean sprouts, lime, cilantro, mint, basil, fried shallots, and peanuts. Are you drooling yet? I am. Add on a side of Vietnamese fried egg rolls with dipping sauce or gluten free shrimp cakes, for a full feast! Craving extra veg? Grab a side of pickled vegetable salad. This meal kit is gluten and dairy free, with vegan, vegetarian, meat, and low carb options. There’s a bún bowl for everyone!

Order now through Sunday for delivery on Thursday, 12/21, or pickup on 12/22. Join us, and let The Beard & The Boss take cooking dinner off your plate. We deliver to South Bend, Mishawaka, and Granger.

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