Special Report: Homemade without the hassle

You could call this a cook-off in Walpole.

These working moms are making enough meals to feed their families for several weeks or even months.

They're putting them together at a store called "Dream Dinners."

Here's how it works, the ingredients are all ready, the recipes laid out, you spend 2 hours putting together a dozen meals you can store in the freezer.

Jennifer Shea - Dream Dinners
"That's a very safe feeling when you're a parent to make a meal for your family and know exactly what's in it and the best part of it is you're not chopping or shopping or cleaning up."

A few dishes on tonight's menu, raspberry glazed chicken and grilled sirloin with caramelized onions and Gorgonzola cheese.

Each meal costs between $14-$25 and feeds 4-6 people.

It's so popular that stores are popping up all around the country.

Just over a month ago, this one opened in Walpole.

Jennifer Shea - Dream Dinners
"It's about family and getting that family back to the dinner table and communication and talking about the day."

Ellen Nadeau juggles a job and 5 kids.

It's tough for her to cram in cooking time with all her daily car pools.

She says dream dinners has changed all that.

Ellen Nadeau - Working Mother
"The biggest difference for me is we sit down to dinner now and that's huge."

Katie Eibye has twin 7-year-old daughters.

On nights she worked late, she worried about the food choices her husband would make.

Katie Eibye - Working mother
"French toast, waffles, hot dogs. Now they're getting chicken cordon bleu, beef tenderloin. It's definitely a healthier alternative."

All you do is grab the prepared meal from your freezer and pop it in the oven.

You need to make a reservation for a dream dinners session.

The stores are located in Milford, Framingham, North Andover and Walpole.

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