First, she reinvented the daytime TV talk show format with her adorably too-close-for-comfort celebrity interviews. Now, Drew Barrymore is giving microwave meals a modern makeover with her nutritious new line of gourmet-inspired frozen dinners, the latest addition to Beautiful by Drew at Walmart. Yes, the very brand that’s brought you some of the most affordable and aesthetically pleasing kitchen appliances (like these stunning navy blue air fryers and multi-cookers with chic gold accents) has taken the most delicious of detours into high-quality, just-like-homemade meals that are ready in minutes.
The mom of two is known for being about as down to earth as an A-lister can be, and she’s transparent about being a homebody who loves to cook. So, nutritious frozen foods were a logical, albeit unexpected, next step in her kitchen collection. The lineup includes cozy classics like meatloaf, cheesy pasta, and breaded chicken breasts with veggies on the side. They’re perfect for days when you need a quick dinner solution but refuse to put typical fast food on the table. And at just $6 a pop, these balanced meals are a beautiful way to stay within your grocery budget.
The new Beautiful by Drew frozen food line has launched as a ‘mini-series’ of four mouthwatering meals at Walmart. Here’s what’s on the menu.
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Feel like chicken tonight? The favorite of the bunch is this breaded chicken breast with a citrus glaze served with steamed broccoli and carrots. It’s a high-protein, low-carb fix that still manages to qualify as comfort food.
«Scrumptious,» said a satisfied customer. «The chicken was tender and the carrots were just right. There was a lot of sauce.»
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Taco Tuesday is easier than ever with this high-protein seasoned-ground-beef taco bowl sprinkled with black beans, corn and cheese and drizzled in a slightly picante salsa.
«One of the best frozen meals I’ve had in a long time! Portion leaves you full and tastes healthy. Making this my go-to lunch for workdays,» a fan wrote.
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What’s a home-cooking menu without some cheesy pasta? This creamy chicken and pesto pasta hits the spot with ingredients like parmesan and basil that pack a majorly flavorful punch when mixed with fettuccini.
If you have kids in the house, this one will be a crowd-pleaser.
And while we’re in the Beautiful by Drew aisle, we’d be remiss not to mention a few of Drew’s bestselling kitchen appliances that put this now-beloved Walmart collection on the map. Even better, the line is rolling out new products and gorgeous colors all the time.
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This standout was one of the first appliances the brand launched in 2021. Today, you can pick up this air fryer in 10 colors, including the classic White Icing (shown here) for roasting, reheating, dehydrating and, of course, air frying. It can hold up to 5 pounds of food (enough to feed five to seven people). And when you’re done, you can toss the removable crisping tray and bottom frying basket in the dishwasher.
Over 6,000 Walmart shoppers rave about it too. «I bought this air fryer a bit over a year ago and I love it,» said one. «It’s so beautiful. So easy to use. So easy to clean. I love the automatic display and that it goes into cool mode automatically after the set timer goes off.»
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Can you believe this stunning piece of countertop decor is actually a multi-cooker that performs 10 functions including slow cooker, Dutch oven and sauté pan? The appliance, seen here in the brand’s new Starry Night hue, makes weeknight cooking even easier with seven handy presets. That way, dinner’s on the table fast and flawlessly, making you look almost as cool as ’90s-era Drew Barrymore.
«Wow, what a great cooker. I have used five out of the 10 functions so far with excellent results,» said one shopper. «It’s made well and is easy to use after getting familiar with the settings. Love how you can do so many things with this. First, I used it to cook rice. Such a time saver — prep, set cook, and walk away until it’s done. I have used this as a Dutch oven, steamed vegetables, made soup and made a breakfast omelet all with great success.»
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Coffee lovers and caffeine enthusiasts know the importance of a good cup of joe in the morning. And they also know that, sometimes, the best brew is made at home in your very own kitchen. This cutie brews a single cup, ranging from 6 to 16 ounces, and comes in six gorgeous colors, including this sleek black. The fact that it’s pod-free is what sets this machine apart from other single-serve brewers, especially at this price.
«The coffee maker is so appealing [looking] and works in a way that makes sense,» shared a caffeine lover. «It’s so easy, it brews fast and I love the two beeps it does when it’s done brewing. I love the hot/cold feature and the grinder is so nice to have attached to the coffee maker! I’ve had two Keurigs and this is definitely better.»
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
