Age ain’t nothing but a number, but the numbers add up to something great! It’s our 20th birthday and this is what the stats say about two decades of delivering the freshest groceries. 12,577,342 Citrus fruits sold in Brooklyn. When life hands foodies lemons, they ask for more. 2,300,657 Canned goods bought in Queens. That’s […]
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Crazy For Kabobs: Tips For Grilling
The sun is shining, the days are longer, and it seems everywhere you turn barbecue smoke fills the air. This can only mean one thing: grilling season is here and it’s time to oil up the grates. Today, we’re going to talk about one of the best things you can cook outdoors: kabobs, in every […]
FreshDirect Bag Donation Program
FreshDirect has launched a program to connect our customers with local community organizations that have a need for reusable bags. You are welcome to donate your used bags to one of our partner organizations. Please be sure that your bags are: Clean In good condition Free from labels bearing your personal information. Participating Organizations You […]
FreshDirect Anniversary Sweepstakes
It’s our 20th anniversary at FreshDirect! This summer, we’re celebrating our teams, our communities, and the people we serve. In addition to special savings and giveaways starting June 22, one lucky FreshDirect customer will win free groceries for a year (up to $10,000) in our Anniversary Sweepstakes! From June 22 to July 11, you will […]
Celebrate Summer With Stone Fruit
Stone fruit is the epitome of summer—we love how the juice runs out with every bite. The category includes all fruits that have a hardy endocarp shell on the inside that encases its seed: think peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, and cherries. We’re here to share the best of the season with you, and let you […]
How to Make A Great Ice Cream Sandwich
This summer is going to be a scorcher, so you’ll wanna have some cool defenses to help you beat the heat. We always go for something edible, of course, and it’s not sucking on ice cubes or getting cozy with a bag of frozen peas. We’re talking ice cream, specifically ice cream sandwiches that deliver […]
Love Local: Long Island Partners On FreshDirect
It’s no secret that Long Island is a food-lover’s paradise, home to farms, fisheries, and artisan goods makers in numbers dizzying for such a narrow stretch of land. Small businesses reign here, and at FreshDirect, we’ve cultivated personal relationships with many local producers who bring us their very best.
How To Make A Mezze Platter
Even if you’ve never heard the word mezze before, you probably already love mezze foods: Stuffed grape leaves! Olives! Pita bread! Hummus! Lots and lots of hummus. Mezze is an assortment of snacking foods enjoyed in countries around the eastern Mediterranean. A typical platter will feature a mix of fresh and pickled veggies, dips and […]
Our Best Grilling Recipes For Summer
It’s time to strike a fire and oil up the grates: grilling season is here! Get started with our best cookout recipes. Whether you’re looking to master grilled seafood, need a bit of vegetarian inspiration, or just want to know how to make the perfect burger, we’ve got you covered. Our Best Grilling Recipes Meat […]
How To Make A Grain Bowl
There’s just something about eating a meal out of a favorite bowl. The way you can cradle it in your hand while digging up a big, hearty scoop. How its shape lends itself to layering ingredients, creating pockets of flavors waiting to be discovered. And while you might normally get your bowl fix from that […]
Vegetarian Orange “Chicken” With Fried Rice Recipe
There are lots of well-loved Chinese dishes that put the meat front and center. So if you don’t eat chicken, pork, or beef, it’s understandable if you feel like you’re missing out. Luckily, our friends at So Yummy have a hack that makes it possible for everyone to get in on the action. Their riff […]
Hot Honey Shrimp & Grits Recipe
Shrimp and grits is Southern cooking at its finest. Between the buttery richness of the cornmeal base and the tender bite of succulent shrimp, this classic dish is instantly comforting, regardless of whether you grew up eating it or are trying it for the first time. Recreating it at home, however, can me understandably daunting—grits […]
Slow-Cooker Chicken Ramen Recipe
With ramen, you can slurp to your heart’s content. The Japanese dish was made for going all-in on the noodles, lapping up the broth, and letting all that steaminess rise up in a soul-soothing gust. For most, real-deal ramen is an every-now-and-then sort of thing that you’d go out to a restaurant for. But with […]
Our Favorite Easy Dinner Recipes
Everyone needs a few go-to weeknight dinner recipes in their back pocket. The ones that you can put together with minimal effort in very little time. We’ve collected some of our favorites in the list below. When you’re short on meal inspiration, give one of these dishes a try. You might just find a new […]
Classic Hummus Recipe with Canned Chickpeas
Hi everyone, it’s Emerald, FreshDirect’s food stylist. Today, I’ve got a hummus recipe for you from my Brooklyn kitchen. We’re going to make it using canned chickpeas and a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It’s really easy and it makes a great, healthy snack. Check it out below!
Donate to New York Common Pantry & Help Fight Hunger
FreshDirect is proud to announce a new charitable partnership with New York Common Pantry (NYCP). We encourage you to join us in addressing food insecurity by contributing to an organization that is at the forefront of ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to quality food and services. To help, you can select a donation in […]
A Hot Dog Recipe Inspired by the Middle East
It’s not hard to jazz up hot dogs. For this recipe, we’re reaching into the Middle Eastern pantry to make familiar franks even more exciting. With Labor Day coming up, there couldn’t be a better time to try this one out!
Pan Seared Salmon with Peach Basil Salsa
Fire up your cast iron pan (or grill) to make this simple Pan Seared Salmon dressed up with a fruity salsa topping with a sweet and spicy flavor kick!
Mango Madness! The Mango Varieties You’ve Got To Try
Mangoes come in a variety of shapes and colors, from the popular green-red Tommy Atkins to golden Champagne mangoes with a lusciousness worthy of their name. No matter which one you choose, it’ll be a good one right now during peak mango season, when the tropical fruit is at its sweetest and juiciest. We’re truly […]
Celebrating AAPI-Led Brands On FreshDirect
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re putting the spotlight on the AAPI-owned and operated food brands that we partner with. We’re proud to carry a wide range of one-of-a-kind items from AAPI creators who innovate, delight, and make our culinary landscape so much richer.