IRVING, Texas – As more Americans turn to at-home recipe kits and restaurants' prepared foods to go, 7-Eleven is adding 15 locally made, chef-inspired, heat-and-eat meals to its prepared food program. These meal solutions were created with inspiration from Italian, homestyle, Asian and Mexican recipes.

"With these chef-inspired entrees, 7-Eleven can provide busy individuals and families with a delicious, premium-quality, whole-meal solution in one stop," said Kelly Buckley, 7-Eleven vice president of fresh food innovation. "You can add a salad, beverage and dessert. The creamy mac and cheese is particularly kid-friendly and pairs well with chicken tenders and a cup of fresh-cut fruit. We want to take the hassle out of meal time with a variety of options and without giving up quality. There is something for everyone."

When developing new recipes for its fresh-foods menu, 7-Eleven benchmarks the ingredients and flavor profiles against restaurant-quality offerings. The new entrees and bowls are prepared in local kitchens using premium-quality ingredients and delivered daily to stores. 7-Eleven’s food menu also includes grab-and-go cheeseburgers and breaded-chicken sandwiches, pizza slices and whole pizzas, chicken tenders and wings.

"Dining occasions are evolving from traditional meals and mealtimes," Buckley said. "Younger demographic groups, in particular, are constantly snacking throughout the day versus eating three traditional meals. As a 24-hour operator, 7-Eleven has a wide variety of hot and fresh foods that can be purchased and eaten any time."

For more information on, visit 7-eleven.com/eat-drink/locally-made-meals.