Rising gas and grocery store prices have people concerned about their budgets. You knew that Dinner by Design can save you time, but did you also know that we can save you money too?

Example #1: Dinner by Design Packages

Six full size entrée package (feeding 4-6 people)

Salsa Verde Chicken, Apricot Honey Chicken, Pepperoni Pasta, Jambalaya Skillet, Steakhouse Kabobs, Tortilla Crusted Tilapia with Chile Butter

Example #2: Individual Take & Bake-Bacon Wrapped Pork Fillet

Full size entrée, serving 4-6 people

Example #3: Individual Take & Bake-Stuffed Chicken Parmigiana

Full size entrée, serving 4-6 people

Comparison does not include approx 30 minutes per entrée for shopping, plus prep time and gas to/from grocery store. No matter how you slice it, here's proof that Dinner by Design saves you time, stress, mess and money!

Editor's note: Grocery prices were gathered based on purchases from regional chain stores. Dinner by Design prices are based on a national average and may vary based on your location.

Dinner by Design is excited to be back for a second year of GERD-Friendly Meal Makeovers, joining celebrity food expert Ted Allen for another year of food and fun. Created to help educate families on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux disease, and give them delicious meal options that avoid common GERD triggers, the program is newly launching a contest this year called the Design Your Dinner Challenge to offer families another way to get involved in the excitement!

A GERD-friendly recipe will also be featured on the Dinner by Design menu each month, so check it out to get inspired and create your own tasty, appetizer, entrée, side dish or dessert that avoids common GERD triggers.

Design Your Dinner Challenge

Is your family a whiz at whipping up delicious, original recipes that are GERD-friendly and enjoyable for everyone, even the kids? If so, we invite you to submit your own original recipe that avoids common GERD trigger foods to the Design Your Dinner Challenge!

Created to help raise awareness and educate families on how to identify and manage acid reflux disease or GERD, the Design Your Dinner Challenge is a fun way for kids and teens to get excited about cooking with their family. Dinner by Design has partnered with TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc. and celebrity food expert Ted Allen to bring you this sensational challenge.

By submitting an original GERD-friendly recipe, participants can win the opportunity to participate in a live local Challenge hosted by celebrity chef Ted Allen and held at a Dinner by Design kitchen. One winning parent/child team will be selected from each of the five local Challenges to compete in a final Design Your Dinner Challenge.

The winning parent/child team of the Design Your Dinner Challenge finale will receive one year's worth of meals from Dinner by Design. If you and your parent or child has an original recipe that avoids common GERD triggers, click here to enter the Design Your Dinner Challenge by June 30.

For a list of common GERD trigger foods or for more information please click here.

Parmesan Herb Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites plus 2 Tbsp water, beaten until frothy
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp dried parsley
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (optional)
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each), lightly pounded to an even thickness
• 1/4 cup melted butter (optional)

Place beaten egg whites in a small, shallow bowl; set aside. In another shallow bowl, stir the cheese, panko bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, paprika, seasoned salt and black pepper (if desired) until combined. Pick up one chicken breast and dip it first into egg white mixture, then into seasoned bread crumbs, pressing gently so crumbs adhere; repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Place chicken breasts on a large platter and refrigerate about 15 minutes for coating to set.

Place breaded chicken on a baking sheet. Drizzle chicken with butter or spray liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Bake uncovered at 375° for 25-30 minutes until a meat thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 170°.

Chef's Note: Panko bread crumbs are coarse, dry bread crumbs; they provide a very crunchy texture to breaded foods. Look for them in the foreign foods section of your grocery store or replace with plain bread crumbs. Health-conscious clients can lower the fat in this recipe by eliminating the butter drizzle and instead spraying the breaded chicken breasts with nonstick cooking spray.

Thanks to the several Dinner by Design customers who requested this recipe. If you have a Dinner by Design favorite recipe that you would like to see published, email lau rieh@dinnerbydesignkitchen.com. We will publish the most frequently requested recipes based on response.

Questions or Comments About Menu Items?

Contact Mark Morgan, R.D., director of food and nutrition for Dinner by Design. You can email Mark anytime at Mar kM@dinnerbydesignkitchen.com.

The Thrill of the Grill!


Peach Daiquiri Bacon Wrapped Pork
Marinated pork filets topped with rum-infused peach sauce is a Thrill of the Grill special. Available on a limited basis, you'll want to order extras.

Bratwurst Hot Tub
A Dinner by Design original. The hot tub features authentic Wisconsin bratwurst, pepper and onion strips and special seasonings. Grill or bake from frozen for a tasty and fast meal anytime.

Grilled Pastrami-Style Salmon
Unique recipe from our friends at Cooking Light. Pepper and spice rubbed wild salmon is an epicurean delight that is good for you!

Smokey Plank Grilled Meatloaf
Our lean turkey meatloaf is destined to become a summer grilling favorite when barbecued on your FREE grill plank. Baking instructions provided for those who prefer.

Salsa Verde Chicken
Marinated boneless chicken breasts and topped with a mild homemade green salsa. Quick and easy to grill though still great baked. A Dinner by Design favorite.

Stuffed Chicken Parmigiana
Hand-rolled chicken breast filled with mozzarella and topped with our special marinara is a family-pleasing classic. Convenient, bakes from frozen!

Spinach Basil Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Perfect dish to impress family or guests; herb-seasoned tenderloins filled with spinach, basil and a touch of garlic. Ask about plank grilling instructions.

Tortilla Crusted Tilapia with Chile Butter
New to the menu with bake from frozen ease. Hand breaded with corn tortilla crumbs, baked and accented with our specially seasoned butter.

Apricot Honey Chicken
All natural, bone-in chicken breasts with a slightly sweet yet savory basting sauce. This entrée is great either grilled or baked.

Pepperoni Pasta
Pizza-inspired entrée includes sliced pepperoni, mozzarella and provolone cheeses with penne pasta in our jazzed up marinara sauce - a kid favorite.

Steakhouse Kabobs
Kabobs make dinner fun for the whole family, with no clean up for mom. Tender steak cubes served with roasted pepper dipping sauce.

Dijon Tarragon Grilled Chicken
Bistro classic is versatile summer faire. Delicious with garden fresh vegetables or served atop of dinner salad.

Jambalaya Skillet
New Orleans comes to your town with our pasta skillet with shrimp and Andouille sausage. All-in one meal cooks from frozen for dinner any night.

Rosemary Honey Chicken
Flavored with fresh rosemary, balsamic vinegar and honey, these chicken breasts grill to a beautiful and moist finish. Perfect for the whole family.

All-American Barbecued Burger
Thick, juicy burgers specially basted with barbecue sauce. Ideal for entertaining, traveling or family cookouts. Just add the rolls and fixings!

Skewered Singapore Chicken and Pineapple
A Cooking Light favorite. Kids love the fun kabobs right on the stick while mom makes a summery meal topping a baby greens salad.

Plank Grilled Cornish Hens
Four hen halves, rubbed with our special blend of rotisserie seasonings. Includes FREE grill plank!

Black and Bleu Pork Fillet
Our zesty pepper spice rub is the perfect complement to the bleu cheese butter that tops bacon wrapped fillets. Spice and butter are separate, easily adjusted to individual tastes.

Mexicali Burgers with Black Bean Salsa
Gourmet bun-less burger made with seasoned beef and chorizo sausage and topped with black bean and corn salsa. Tastefully different!

Chicken Sate with Ponzu Sauce
Five-star Cooking Light recipe features marinated chicken breast and dipping sauce of sake, rice vinegar with a touch of soy sauce and sesame oil. Grill or broil in minutes for a quick appetizer or dinner.

Asian Spiced Tenderloins with Apricot Sauce
Marinated in seasoned soy sauce, pork tenderloins grill to a moist and flavorful finish. Served with from scratch sweet and sour-style sauce.

Southwest Chicken with Mango Salsa
One of our most requested recipes. Marinated breasts topped with citrus-scented mango and roasted red pepper salsa.

Bourbon BBQ Chicken
All-natural bone-in chicken breasts marinated and brushed with homemade barbecue sauce with a touch of bourbon. Baked or grilled, have extra napkins on hand!

Margarita Chicken
Boneless chicken breasts in our Key West marinade of lime juice, garlic, ancho chilies and kosher salt. Make it "margarita-style" with the optional gold tequila.

Mushroom and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast
Vegetable and cheese filling seasoned with fresh basil and sun dried tomato. This baked entrée is new to the menu and destined to become a client favorite.

Cajun Seasoned Tilapia with Lemon Parsley Butter
Bayou seasoning blend puts a charge into lean and mild fish fillets. Sauté in just a little butter for a waist friendly entrée; top with more butter for an indulgent treat!

Spinach Artichoke Chicken
Baked boneless chicken breasts crowned with a creamy vegetable topping with Parmesan cheese and garlic.

Shredded Beef Tacos
Lean sirloin roast is slow cooked with a traditional blend of south of the border seasonings. Simply shred and serve with our tortillas. Half sizes not recommended for slow cooker.

Sweet 'n' Sour Meatballs
Kids love these meatballs served over rice or noodles. They'll get a hoot out of the "secret ingredient" grape jelly. Ready for dinner any night, cooks from frozen.

Curried Turkey Salad
Keep the kitchen cool with our no-cook entrée made with natural cooked breast meat, raisins, cashews and mango chutney in a creamy curry base. Great for sandwiches, stuffed tomatoes or served on a bed of garden greens.