Read our full Martha and Marley Spoon review. Favorite meal: Chipotle-spiced steak with potato salad and charred snap peas. Like Sunbasket, Green Chef promises organic ingredients and a variety of different diet-based meal plans think keto, paleo, and vegan at different price points, with about eight options to choose from per week.

What sets Green Chef apart from other services is its commitment to organic and ethically sourced ingredients. The company is USDA-certified organic, meaning that customers are buying certified ingredients from suppliers that follow strict standards.

When we tore open our bags for dishes like red-miso steak stir-fry and chicken with harissa apricot sauce, we were surprised to see that many of the ingredients were pre-prepped. The carrots and cabbage were already chopped, the miso sauce was already prepared, and there was a baggie of finely minced garlic and ginger that was almost a paste.

All these pre-prepped ingredients made preparing our food very speedy and simple. Most were plated and ready to eat in 30 minutes, and we only dirtied a handful of prep bowls, one pan, one pot, and a cutting board.

However, convenience has its drawbacks. Many of the pre-chopped veggies were brown or wilting by the time we went to cook with them. But otherwise, we quite enjoyed Green Chef. Read the full Green Chef Review.

Favorite meal: Red-miso steak stir-fry with udon noodles, carrots, edamame, pickled ginger and carrots. Cost: Visit Green Chef for updated pricing.

This meal delivery service offers a wide variety of recipes that will satisfy omnivores and vegan customers alike with its certified organic produce. Fresh pappardelle verde with sweet pea pistou and sugar snap peas and crispy tempeh tenders with barbecue sauce and lemon-shallot green beans were among its standout offerings when we tested.

We were impressed by how easily our Sunbasket dinners came together, relying on just a few key ingredients and spice blends to do most of the heavy lifting.

That meant spending less time cooking and more time enjoying the food. We particularly loved the flavorful veggies and non-meat protein options, making Sunbasket perfect for people who avoid eating meat. You can easily skip weeks, adjust delivery frequency, pause your account, or cancel your subscription entirely by easily navigating the Sunbasket website.

Favorite meal: Fresh pappardelle verde with sweet pea pistou and sugar snap peas. Cost: Visit Sunbasket for updated pricing. There are several options to choose from when it comes to buying a meal delivery kit.

To help make your selection a little easier, here are some of the most important factors to keep in mind before you subscribe to a delivery service:. As with any subscription service, the price is one detail that should not be overlooked, especially since you'll be paying for the delivery on a weekly or monthly basis.

As a rule of thumb, stick to the basics when you first start out with a meal delivery service. See what it has to offer at a price point that matches your budget, and then weigh your options if you decide you want to switch things up. Not everyone is a connoisseur in the kitchen, and some folks may want their dinner to be prepared more quickly or easily than others.

Certain recipes can take longer to prepare, while some may be less labor intensive. Before ordering your meal kit, check to see how long each recipe is intended to take, as well as how much additional chopping, cutting, or prepping you may have to perform.

If you find yourself having little to no time to cook, then a pre-made meal kit like CookUnity could be your best option. Meal delivery services tend to offer a variety of options to meet a wide range of dietary needs, whether it be low calorie, vegan, or gluten-free dishes.

There's also the benefit of customization, which allows consumers to change some of the ingredients within the meal kit to suit their needs. This is particularly useful when it comes to protein options or excluding a particular ingredient due to an allergy or taste preference.

Before you select your meal kit delivery service, check to see what delivery days or times it offers. Some may vary based on your location, but you'll typically be able to select a delivery date for Monday-Friday, with some services offering weekend availability.

This is important to keep in mind as you sign up for your first delivery to ensure you are receiving your meals at the most convenient time for you. For each service, we ordered at least one box of three or four meals worth two to four servings each.

Using the service's website, we chose a diverse variety of meals when available. We prepared the food on a weeknight for ourselves and our partners or families, and evaluated the quality of ingredients, recipe accuracy and variety, difficulty, speed, cleanup, taste, and more.

We scored and compared each meal and kept detailed notes like true food nerds. Meal prepping and grocery shopping can feel overwhelming. Meal kits are a great way to expand your tastes and eat healthier, bringing you through the cooking process one step at a time and slicing the time it takes to prepare your food in half.

We found many recipes that only took 15 or 20 minutes, and oftentimes less! One study found that popular restaurant meals can have a whopping 1, calories on average per serving.

Using a meal kit service can help you better manage your portions and ingredients to eat more nutritious meals and lead a healthier lifestyle. They can also help you control grocery costs because you won't have excess food going bad in your fridge before you can decide what to do with it.

Almost every service we tried offers a large discount on the first box. Your box is good to sit on your doorstep until the end of the day.

Because delivery windows for these services are as broad as a full day, they package ingredients to last outside your actual refrigerator until the end of the day.

Most often, produce and dry ingredients will be grouped in bags above ice packs, and any meat will be fully insulated below ice packs. The packaging is going to be bulky and cumbersome. Recipes are usually seasonal, but favorites are often repeated.

Every meal kit service has a different approach to repetition, but most try to make recipes as seasonal as possible to keep you from getting bored and to guarantee fresh, sustainable produce. That being said, most companies make note of the most popular dishes and offer them many weeks a year, regardless of the season.

If you really love one of your meals, hold onto the recipe card for future reference so you can request it again—or make it yourself using store-bought ingredients. Cook your meals soon after receiving them.

Because of transit times, they might actually be older than what you buy from the store. Use common sense when approaching certain dishes—seafood, fresh greens, and chicken should be prepared first, while red meat, pork, and harder produce can last a few more days.

Cancel at least one full week before you want your last box. If you want to skip a week or take a break from deliveries, most services allow you to make those selections, too. Many meal kits are now offered in grocery stores.

To combat the high operational costs of delivery-only services, many companies have partnered with or been acquired by major food stores and are now offering its kits in the grocery aisles. While we only tested delivery services, many of the recipes we tried are also available in stores for equal or lower prices.

Some meal kit companies now offer prepared and heat-and-eat meals. We've noticed a recent trend toward speed and convenience in the meal kit world, both with traditional companies and with frozen and ready-to-eat brands. Home Chef now offers at least two oven-ready dishes per menu every week, and Sunbasket has introduced both oven-ready and pre-made options.

We recommend having a good cast iron pan or a Dutch oven handy. Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.

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You can also get meals with barbecue ribs, roasted turkey, or meatloaf. Del Taco offers Fiesta Packs that can feed four or more people easily. The cheapest Fiesta Pack comes with six bean-and-cheese burritos and six value tacos, but you can swap the tacos for bigger Del Tacos or grilled chicken tacos.

If a chicken dinner sounds good but you'd rather not have it fried, El Pollo Loco's eight-piece Family Dinner comes with grilled, citrus-marinated chicken, three large sides, tortillas, and salsa.

If you need to feed up to eight people, there are bigger meals featuring 12 and 16 pieces. While the price of Little Caesars Hot 'n Ready and Extra Most Bestest pizzas have gone up a dollar in most places since the pandemic started, they're still one of the best deals in pizza.

We think the extra buck for the Extra Most Bestest is worth the extra cheese and toppings. There's a great deal on cheeseburger sliders at White Castle right now.

Though there's no family meal at Jersey Mike's, the giant subs feed three to four people. Related: Head to the Shore With These 9 Jersey Mike's Secret Menu Items.

Like other fried chicken restaurants, Long John Silver's always has Family Meals available. They come in packs of eight, 12, and 16 pieces of fried pollock or chicken tenders, plus family-size sides and, of course, hush puppies.

Taco night is about to get easier at your house with the Family Meals from Qdoba. Everyone knows that dark meat is the juiciest, so why not save a little money and skip the white meat altogether?

Look for more meal deals on the coupon page of the website. Moe's has developed a build-your-own taco kit as a fun way to feed a family that doesn't want to venture out.

The kit comes with 12 soft flour tortillas a choice of two proteins such as steak or chicken, and lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream for toppings. Plus, there are sides of rice and beans and chips and salsa for a full meal for up to six people.

Nacho and fajita kits are also available. Einstein Bros. has a meal kit for brunch-loving families. The directions were pretty straightforward, as all you need is a microwave and about five minutes of patience before food is served.

The soup took an initial five minutes and then an additional two, as per the instructions, so be sure to read the packaging for the exact cooking time. I actually had leftovers because it was so filling — always a pro when it comes to plant-based foods.

Sunbasket is truly a ray of sunshine for those who value organic ingredients and getting a healthy and delicious meal on the table. For my box, I decided to do a mix of everything, getting one oven-ready meal that was gluten-free, dairy-free and pescatarian and one regular meal kit to be cooked up.

For the instant option, I was sent a shrimp paella with fire-roasted tomatoes and bell peppers, instantly taking me back to Spain where I tried the dish for the first time. Instead of a bulky pan to cook my paella, I was given a microwave safe container, cutting my cook time to just six minutes total.

I was wary of overcooked and rubbery fish with dry rice, but the dish came out moist and delicious, so either I have a magic microwave or the people at Sunbasket knew what they were doing when it comes to microwavable meals.

They have a full breakfast menu with options for different types of eggs, oatmeals, breads and spreads, and even juice, smoothies and a coffee-in-a-can that looks awesome. Moving on to lunch and dinner, they have both the ready-made meals as well as cooking options, a whole section for pastas and sauces, extra protein packs, and of course, snacks.

For the traditional meal, I went for their Italian sausage and vegetable skillet with spicy green harissa. The veggies included all had organic stickers on them, and were fresh and crisp as I was chopping them up.

I also noticed that they were full sized, ultimately serving a bit more than the two promised portions. If you find yourself rooting around your kitchen all day for meals and snacks, Hungryroot may be the best choice for you. Its mix of branded items and other brands is a great way to explore new products.

When I first signed up to make my profile, I was taken through a fun, almost Buzzfeed-style quiz that had me pick and choose my favorite types of foods and think about my eating habits.

To be honest with myself, I was sure to check the boxes for liking sweets and snacking, skipping breakfasts, and adding snacks to my dinners. At the end of the quiz, you are presented with a customized plan of meals and servings, as well as the option to add on breakfasts, snacks and sweets.

While some of the food is Hungryroot brand, such as the veggies, pasta, meat, and rice, some of the other items, including snacks, desserts, and even the buns for my burgers, were from other unique brands.

This was actually really cool to see, as by ordering one box, I was exposed to new products that I can now go out and buy on their own when I run out — looking at you, Pipcorn cheese balls! I chose to cook a Hungryroot brand spinach feta turkey burger on an Ozery OneBun multigrain bun with Hungryroot avocado crema.

The burgers came in pre-formed, pre-cooked patties and were super easy to pan-sear while the buns toasted, all in all, totaling about 10 minutes total for a healthy and hearty lunch. The burger itself was delicious, and something I would seek out in a grocery store to buy again.

While this particular meal was on the easy side, while browsing the site, I was happy to see a whole range of options, including groceries to have in the fridge, which I found to be super unique and well-needed in the traditional meal kit space.

This company is great for those who have a culinary mind and like cooking their own recipes but also like trying new ones, especially with healthy ingredients and fun new products. Plus, it saves a trip to the grocery store and scrambling to plan a weekly menu on the spot.

Especially with diets like keto and paleo becoming all the rage, this meal plan is one of the best to cater to those diets while also being surprisingly filling. I am always a skeptic when it comes to pre-packaged salads and fresh greens, but when my order arrived, I was pleasantly presented with a super fresh and crunchy Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad that I ate a few days after receiving my box.

They last up to 10 days in the refrigerator, so stocking up is definitely an option. I opted for the microwave, and while the bacon was perfectly crispy and the sausage heated all the way through, I should have reheated the eggs differently. Also, note to remove the dressing and sauce containers under the plastic film before microwaving, as I narrowly avoided a very melty and messy situation.

As stated above, I fell in love with the filling and fresh Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad , which also happened to be keto, including the creamy dressing on the side.

I loved how this was a true ready-made meal, with no heating or even re-plating required. If you spend too much time and money on take-out health food or the Whole Foods salad bar, this is the kit for you. The ready-to-eat meals come in super easy-to-transport plastic containers, a la a work cafeteria, or a fast-casual restaurant.

When it comes to fresh veggies and vegan meals, I can be skeptical that the produce will retain its crunch upon delivery or that the meat or meat alternatives will arrive a soggy mess.

However, I was thrilled to bite into my Monday Kale Pesto Pasta Salad to find excellent crunchy roughage and al dente pasta. The other thing to note about freshness is the packaging.

Thistle takes care to label each breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack yes, snack! My Smashed Sonoma Chickpea Snack Plate was delicious! with the day you should eat it. Since I ordered for Monday — Wednesday, it was easy to organize my fridge by day so I could simply eat down the line.

What is the difference between a meal kit and a meal delivery service? Well, this one is a bit tricky, as both are included in this roundup, and there is some overlap.

A meal kit is usually a subscription-based program that sends ingredients and recipes to your home. A meal delivery service may be the above, or be pre-cooked meals or grocery items in addition or instead of ingredients for a specific meal.

Do you need to subscribe to the meal kit? Most of the time, yes! Usually a subscription is needed to try the meals, however, some companies also have a marketplace that sells items a la carte.

How often do offerings and menus change? Typically, sites will switch up their meal offerings on a weekly basis. Do I have to be a good cook to use a meal kit? Meal kits come in many different skill levels, from simply microwaving to more intensive chopping and cooking.

They can also be a great way to learn how to cook and teach children. Diet: Pay attention to the dietary options each service caters to, from vegetarian and vegan to Keto and paleo.

Household Size: Count the number of people in your family and then account for how much they eat to best calculate how many servings you need to feed everyone.

Some kits detailed above have larger portions, while others are single-serve only. Budget: Meal kits and services have a wide range of prices. Some offer free shipping, while others have a minimum spend, and other specialty or health-related plans may cost more. Time: Think about how long you want to be cooking for each night.

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I promise the oven was off for these meal kits! The beauty of trying so many companies was that some were intensive and others, like these, were microwave friendly. Brand spotlight. Pros: Full-sized ingredients, super fresh produce and large portions Offers a wine subscription box as well, to pair with your cooking creations A bit more in-depth cooking, with great tasting results Perfect for a hungry family or those who want to spend more quality time in the kitchen.

Cons: None to note. push function { if window. definedSlots [] ; } } ; }. This seriously looked straight out of Israel and tasted like it, too. How did I do? I think the egg Gods were looking down on me, as this was the perfect fried egg for my burger that looked just like the photo. Cons: No options for vegans or other dietary preferences other than vegetarian and pescatarian.

Pros: Delicious and high-quality meals — but what else would we expect from Martha? Perfect for the home cook who likes a balance of easy meals and learning new skills. Also great for home-cooked dinners with easy directions and no need to go grocery shopping.

Options for specific diets, including vegetarian and low-carb recipes, in addition to the classic comfort foods. Cons: Make sure to check your zip code for delivery, as some areas in the Midwest and others are not eligible as of the time of publication. The steak and potatoes are a classic American meal from a classic American chef.

The gravy was the best part, followed by the onion dressing topping the beans. This was the best thing ever after a holiday gathering, with the ciabatta bread soaking up my drinks from the night before and the lovely comforting eggs and sausage on the inside of the casserole warming me from the inside out.

Good on you, Martha. Cons: Everything included except salt, pepper and oil. Pros: Dinnerly is one of the most affordable meal kits out there, perfect for families and new chefs alike. Vegetarians will rejoice at their meat-free offerings Digital recipe cards are on the site, so no need to keep a paper copy.

Cons: Make sure to check your zip code for delivery, as some areas in the Midwest and others are not eligible as of the time of publication Everything was included except for pantry staples like flour, salt, pepper and eggs, so be sure to check recipes before heading to the store if needed.

I now have a deeper appreciation for fried chicken, after now having made it from scratch. The one-pan gnocchi was super easy and also delicious, something Dinnerly does very well.

Pros: Easy to customize meals and skip weeks. Can order meals for two or four people, with two to six meals per week Easy-to-follow and aesthetically pleasing recipe cards in the box for each meal Accurate estimates for prep and cook time for an easy weekly schedule. Cons: Make sure to have kitchen staples such as salt, pepper, butter and oil in the house, as they are not included in the box.

Pros: Great for those with allergies in the house, as the cards indicate allergens in each basket ingredient Super fresh-tasting fish that comes on ice in the box Each meal takes six steps to complete, usually under about 35 minutes, perfect for quick lunches and dinners.

While this requires some sorting, it significantly cuts down on packaging waste. It's an environmentally friendly choice for those mindful of their impact, making Dinnerly an appealing option for eco-conscious consumers.

Dinnerly offers the versatility to choose between 3 and 6 recipes weekly for either 2 or 4 people. This flexibility caters to both small and large households, allowing you to tailor your plan to your specific needs. The pricing structure of Dinnerly is designed to be more economical with increased orders.

The cost per serving decreases as you order more meals and servings, making it a great option for larger families and households seeking value.

That HelloFresh level of quality comes through in the ingredients used — in fact, you might even find HelloFresh branded ingredients in your EveryPlate box, as I discovered when I gave EveryPlate a try for myself at home. The reason EveryPlate is able to keep its prices so low is that it streamlines its menu with no-frills sides and proteins, as well as cutting down on things like printed recipe cards and fancy packaging.

EveryPlate is not the best service for dietary accommodations, although it does have some great vegetarian and family-friendly options. The simple side dishes can get repetitive expect lots of carrots and potatoes , but the option of Premium recipes delivers more variety. EveryPlate sets itself apart with an extensive range of sides, snacks, and add-ons, catering to more than just dinner needs.

You can enjoy a variety of dishes, such as White Cheddar Mac and Cheese, Garlic Bread, and Sweet Kale Salad Kits, providing a well-rounded culinary experience.

I like that there are extra proteins to enhance your meals. Options like shrimp, salmon, ground beef, and chicken breasts allow for greater customization of dishes. This variety caters to different dietary preferences and needs, making EveryPlate a flexible choice for those who enjoy tailoring their meals to their tastes and requirements.

EveryPlate, similar to Dinnerly, requires a minimum order of 3 meals per week, catering to either 2 or 4 people. For those who need more, you can order up to 6 recipes at a time. This flexibility makes it suitable for various household sizes and meal-planning preferences. Based on these preferences, EveryPlate will recommend recipes each week that align with your chosen criteria.

However, you aren't limited to these suggestions and have the freedom to explore and select from the whole menu. Current deal: Hurry! HelloFresh is one of the most popular meal kit delivery services on the market.

HelloFresh has also introduced more plant-based dishes on its menu recently, which is great news for vegans. The variety you get with HelloFresh is huge. The cuisines on offer include everything from Italian-inspired to classic American, Mediterranean to Middle Eastern, with Premium Picks meals with higher-end ingredients such as truffle, shrimp, and steak , Easy Prep options, and even minute lunches Prosciutto and Italian Cheese Roll-Up, anyone?

The convenience factor of HelloFresh is not to be underestimated. From the moment you order until the box lands on your doorstep, the process is a breeze. Its easy-to-navigate website and mobile app allow for a hassle-free experience where you can choose your meal options, customize your delivery schedule, and track your box with just a few clicks.

Each HelloFresh recipe is extensively tested, which means even beginner cooks can have fun getting creative in the kitchen, which is exactly what happened when our reviewer tried HelloFresh for themselves.

The service is also environmentally conscious and promises high-quality, farm-fresh ingredients that are seasonal, sustainable, and ethically sourced. Everything comes perfectly portioned and with clear, concise recipes to reduce food waste. The minimum order is 2 recipes for 2 people per week, but you can order up to 4 recipes for 6 people at a time for the lowest price per serving.

As well as a broad range of meal kits, Ready-to-Cook kits, and prepared dishes, you also get access to exciting, global-inspired recipes and high-end ingredients. Blue Apron's menu stands out with its blend of traditional and innovative recipes, catering to a wide range of tastes and dietary preferences.

You have the luxury of choosing from a variety of options each week, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. Recipes are carefully designed to offer a balance of classic favorites and modern culinary trends.

The quality of ingredients is a key focus for Blue Apron, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce that elevates the flavor of each dish. This commitment to freshness not only enhances the taste but also aligns with seasonal eating patterns.

It often collaborates with renowned chefs and culinary influencers, introducing exclusive and innovative recipes.

Our foodie reviewer loved the variety that Blue Apron offers. This depends on your efficiency and skill level, too, of course. The prepared meals take 5 minutes or less in the microwave, while the Ready-to-Cook options just need to be assembled in the accompanying aluminum tray and popped in the oven for 40 to 50 minutes.

Its wide range of add-ons include breakfast, desserts, sides, and proteins. However, even the minimum order of 2 meals for 2 is reasonable when you take into account the high quality and healthy balance of dishes. The minimum number of fresh, prepared dishes is 6 single-serve meals per week.

Home Chef delivers an unparalleled level of customization. You can also choose between a wide range of meal kits or prepared meals. The meal kits come in various formats, including what Home Chef calls Fresh and Easy meals. This is a collection of quick, minute meal kits, entreé salads that come with pre-cooked proteins, and grill-, and oven-ready dishes that just need to be assembled and cooked.

However, vegetarians do have around 6 veggie meals to choose from each week. Plus, you can choose from recipes tagged Gluten-Smart and Keto-Friendly.

Our tester goes into more detail in this in-depth review. Look out for calorie- and carb-conscious options. The variety of cuisines is excellent — choose from Mediterranean, French, classic American, Italian, Korean, Cajun, Greek, and more each week. The regular meal kits take anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes to prepare, but most can be ready in around The Culinary Collection dishes are more complex recipes with premium cuts of meat and higher-end ingredients.

Home Chef offers a range of options to suit different needs, with a minimum order of 2 recipes for 2 people per week and a maximum of up to 6 recipes. It's important to note that Home Chef prices each meal individually. While the starting price offers a basic idea, the actual cost can vary based on the chosen meals.

Any customizations or add-ons, such as premium ingredients or special side dishes, will increase the total cost. Dietary options include high-protein, gluten-free, soy-free, and more.

It offers tons of inspiration and introduces you to a wide range of new and exciting ingredients. Choose from around 30 recipes each week, 12 of which are kits, and another 16 of which are microwaveable prepared meals that take just 2 to 3 minutes to cook.

You can also choose from 4 breakfasts and 4 lunches which makes meal planning super easy. Look out for meal kits that are tagged Less Prep, too. These include prepared sauces and seasonings, pre-chopped vegetables, and recipes that require fewer pots and pans.

Prepared options include Cauliflower Palak and Thai Red Curry. You can also pick up extras to add to your box. These include breakfast and lunch dishes think pancakes, smoothies, and protein power bowls , and Plantry items like cookies, vegan cheese, black bean burgers, and pasta.

Read the full review to find out more. Purple Carrot caters well to other dietary accommodations, too, offering meals that are high in protein, lower calorie less than calories per serving , soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and more.

The minimum order is 3 meal kits per week for 2 people — or 6 single-serving prepared meals. The maximum order of 10 single-serving prepared meals makes Purple Carrot a great option if you want to stock up your fridge or freezer with easy-to-cook veggie dishes. The meals are varied and really high quality.

When I reviewed Marley Spoon , I was impressed with all the international flavors on the menu. Look out for tasty-sounding meals such as Classic One-Skillet Tomato Pasta, Sheet Pan Ranch Pork with Veggies, and Vegan Chili with Jasmine Rice.

It caters brilliantly to dietary needs, too, with everything from plant-based options to dairy-free dishes. I really like that you can customize so many of the dishes. For example, you can order the Pineapple Chicken meal kit with salmon, steak, or cod instead.

This adds more variety to the menu, and you can tailor meals to suit your household. Most of the meal kits take between 30 to 60 minutes to prepare, which means you can choose dishes that suit your schedule week after week.

Marley Spoon was the first meal delivery service to go carbon neutral and is committed to the environment. As well as working on green projects with various accredited climate partners, it promises to use only recyclable packaging and has a ton of information on the website about how to dispose of it effectively.

Customer service is another area where Marley Spoon shines. The platform offers a straightforward, user-friendly experience from the moment you sign up.

Any issues or concerns are swiftly handled via the responsive customer support team, who are accessible through a variety of channels such as email, phone, and live chat.

Marley Spoon offers a flexible subscription, allowing you to skip weeks, swap recipes, or cancel anytime with no penalty. You can also easily make changes to your plan via the Marley Spoon app.

This makes it really convenient and hassle-free. The minimum order is 2 meals for 2 people per week, but you can order up to 6 recipes for households of 4 — another reason why Marley Spoon is a fab, sustainable option for families.

Hungryroot is a unique meal delivery service that is part meal kit and part grocery delivery. This model can save you money and reduce food waste by providing you with recipes to use up all the groceries you order each week. You can choose from a huge range of chef-prepared recipes and fresh groceries, with the flexibility to change your order size from 1 week to the next.

There are still, however, many items from familiar grocery brands available to you that you may already be used to and prefer.

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Revive Superfoods is a company that provides healthy, plant-based meals and snacks. Revive Superfoods offers three meal kit plans each week with an option for 9, 12, or 24 meals a week in each delivery.

The fully prepared meals are packaged and delivered frozen right to your door and ready in minutes. You can easily skip weeks or be charged. Or, if you need to cancel for any reason at all, shoot them an email, and they will take care of it!

Which meal kit delivery service is the cheapest? I also love that they source their ingredients responsibly and offer a good variety of delicious food made from high-quality ingredients, including vegetarian options.

That way, you can find the best service for your needs. Here are some of the pros and cons of the most popular services:. Eat at home more, less typical, or unhealthy take-out. A cheap meal delivery service can be better on your wallet and for your body.

Try new dishes. You can set menu preferences and get a wider variety, including things you may never have made otherwise.

The prep work is done for you. Most send you fresh food with pre-portioned ingredients, which takes out all guesswork. More time for you. You can spend more time with your family cooking meals or doing other things that you enjoy. Learn new cooking techniques. They offer cooking tutorials and recipes to expand your culinary skills with family-friendly menu options.

There is less food to waste. Any meal delivery service cost can be expensive. It can be cheaper than ordering take-out, but the meals plus shipping costs may not be affordable for everyone.

You have a membership to watch each week. These delivery services usually require a membership or subscription fee.

Meals also need to be chosen and ordered in advance. There can be a lot of packaging in the boxes. Since most meal delivery services send you fresh ingredients in their meal kit, there is usually a lot of packaging that includes insulated bags, dry ice, and the box.

You still have to get other groceries. Delivery services are delivered to your door, but you still have to go grocery shopping at some point. You still have other meals every day you need to think about! Planning your meals is self-explanatory- you create a meal plan and grocery list for the week, then cook all of your meals at home.

Buying groceries is usually cheaper than eating out or having your meals delivered. Savvy Tip: Like the convenience of having your meals delivered to your home but not the price of the meal kit services?

It has more great tips and ideas! Want to batch cook for the month and freeze the dishes? My Freeze Easy can help you get started with their free Quick Start Guide. Meal delivery is a great alternative if you eat out more or grab to-go meals from the grocery store.

However, if you cook at home more and are very frugal about grocery shopping, it could cost more than getting groceries yourself and meal planning. As a busy mom, I say these are most worth the cost when your family is really busy; meal kits help prevent food waste or eating out.

Prepared meals are literally all put together for you, and just need to go into the microwave, govern, or skillet to heat up. Meal kits are all the ingredients for a recipe delivered to you with a recipe and directions so you can whip up the whole meal yourself.

It may be cheaper because it specifically offers kid meals rather than meals for adults or families. I like this service because it offers a family plan to make sure you have enough food to go around.

In my opinion, HelloFresh offers the most variety of meals, including great vegetarian options that could fit your weight loss plan. But check out the other meal delivery services to see other meal plans and see what fits best with your visions. Cheap meal delivery services are a great way to get dinner on the table without any hassles and at a reasonable price.

Most have easy-to-follow recipes, take the guesswork out of shopping for ingredients, and are easy to use. Most meal delivery services are also super convenient.

Delivery services offer a wide variety of meal kits and prepared meals that make dinner times go faster. All in all, meal delivery services are a great way to spend less time cooking and more time enjoying your family! Hi, I'm Brittany Kline! A organization, productivity, and home systems expert.

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Table of Contents Toggle. With options like salmon with creamy chimichurri , creamy mushroom and meatball soup , and Italian roasted carrots with barley and ricotta , I found it easy to stay satisfied without getting bored.

One of the best meals I tried was the enchilada-spiced ground turkey bowl. Not only was it tasty—smoky and savory with a pleasant crunch thanks to toasted pepitas—but also the premade enchilada sauce and ready-to-use paprika-cumin blend helped keep the prep and cook time down to 25 minutes total.

Green Chef. That said, CookUnity does offer a huge variety of options. Some favorites? The grilled chicken yassa with jollof rice and plantains , the short rib with herb mashed potatoes , and the ginger salmon cakes with miso-Sriracha sauce.

Just play around and try a bunch of meal options to learn what you like best. It has a lot going for it: There are plenty of options to choose from, the shipping is quick, and the meals are super easy to cook.

I sometimes eat meat the cuts of beef and pork I received were tasty, fresh, and high-quality but was happy to see plenty of vegetarian and plant-based options to choose from, like black bean and corn tacos and bulgar grain bowls.

My only caveat is that there was a lot of sameness to many of the meals I tried—repeat ingredients or the same seasonings used across disparate international cuisines. Still, portions were large, leftovers were plentiful, and I really enjoyed the convenience of knowing dinner was taken care of.

Hello Fresh. Hungryroot is essentially a virtual grocery store with hundreds of recipes built around the food on its digital shelves.

After using Hungryroot for half a year, I eventually grew bored of the recipes, which were basically permutations of a core set of foods and ingredients—the same sesame ginger sauce applied to different styles of bowls and salads, for instance.

But I became deeply attached to several grocery items, such as the prepackaged garlicky herb chickpea duo , a dish I loved mixing into quinoa or farro for a quick and refreshing lunch. Even the best home cooks can get a little tired of making dinner post holiday cooking season.

If you want to eat meals that are nutrient-dense but dead easy to prepare, Factor is probably the way to go. Factor is a little like a fancier, dietitian-approved TV dinner.

Here are the steps: Take the meal tray out of its paper sleeve, poke holes in its plastic lid to let air out, and pop the tray in the microwave for two minutes. The carnivorous dishes became a little repetitive, to be frank: Many of them consist of a small slab of meat sitting on a bed of some purée, accompanied by a couple dollops of different greens.

Not bad for a ponzu chili steak bowl with charred snap peas and ginger rice. I also appreciated the relatively low level of packaging with this kit, and the fact that there were plenty of comfort foods and vegetarian options.

That said, healthy eating is not necessarily the name of this game: a dish of scampi-style scallop linguine included four tablespoons of butter for two portions and no vegetables save for a single shallot.

Territory Foods, another brand that solely provides premade meals, began in as a meal delivery service targeted at the cult of Paleo adherents. Because of that structure, menu options vary widely across locations and change frequently, though everything is always free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugars.

Choose your delivery schedule once or twice weekly and number of meals at least four per week. Each meal is priced individually, and you can skip weeks without penalty as often as you need to.

I like how many filtering options there are when choosing dishes: customers can limit by diet Paleo, of course, but also vegan, vegetarian, keto, Whole30, low fat, and more or even specific macro amounts.

Of all the different meals, miso pesto ramen with shrimp was my mainstay—the shrimp were large and tender, and the brown rice-and-millet ramen was delicious both hot and straight from the fridge. I also found myself returning to the Springbone chicken and rice , which came close to the halal cart I used to frequent near my office.

The best part about all of them? Meals arrive in an insulated cardboard box. Except for the included ice packs, all the packaging is recyclable; the Paleolithic people would be proud. All the dishes are vegetarian, and I often use them as a base for my dinners or add a quick-cooking veggie—like frozen peas and carrots to their upma —to call it a day.

You could also add meat. My favorite meal was the dal makhani. It's made from a short list of simple ingredients, has all the creamy richness you'd expect from the dish, and it takes seven minutes to prepare as opposed to overnight in the slow cooker. I ate this with a dollop of yogurt, chopped cilantro, and premade rotis.

I also appreciate that Cumin Club offers dishes from distinct places of origin, like Kolkata and Chennai—both regions that represent my cultural identity but that often get overlooked when it comes to Indian food in the US.

The Cumin Club. All of the dishes I tried were flavorful and well-seasoned, and I enjoyed the unmatched diversity of ingredients. Not to mention, all of the meals are quick and easy. I appreciated that the sauces and dressings were premade and actually tasted good and that the protein choices for the meals were customizable.

For example, when ordering the BBQ meatloaf with garlicky greens and potatoes , you can select either ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey. For other meals, you can even choose your preferred cut of steak or chicken.

They also offer weekly fully prepared, microwave-ready meals I can vouch for the turkey chili mac with cheddar. Go directly to our top picks to order your weekly meals: Sign up for Purple Carrot , or skip ahead to read our review. Sign up for Marley Spoon , or skip ahead to read our review. Sign up for Home Chef , or skip ahead to read our review.

Sign up for Gobble , or skip ahead to read our review. Sign up for Dinnerly , or skip ahead to read our review. Sign up for Green Chef , or skip ahead to read our review. Shop at Purple Carrot. Shop at Home Chef.