Blue Apron
blueapron.com
What you get: High-quality, farm-to-table ingredients
This service pairs fresh seasonal produce with sustainable farming and fishing practices. Recipes aren’t repeated for at least a year, and each comes with a wine suggestion, so there’s no guesswork involved.
Types of meals you’ll cook: Quick, 30-minute dishes like Mushroom and Potato Pizza (with Fontina cheese, spinach and garlic oil); Summer Bean and Goat Cheese Panzanella (a Tuscan summer salad made with bread and tomatoes); Peruvian Roast Chicken and Potatoes (with green beans and creamy jalapeño sauce).
What you’ll pay: $69.92 for a four-person plan that includes two meals per week. Free shipping. Be sure to check for free meal offers for new members.
Hello Fresh
hellofresh.com/tasty
What you get: Tons of dinner ideas with short prep times
Choose from three options: “veggie,” “classic,” or “family” (a box filled with kid-friendly choices). Get a new mix of recipes (including one from Jamie Oliver!) every week that average about 35 minutes to make.
Types of meals you’ll cook: Spiced Swedish Meatballs with Roasted Mushrooms and Egg Noodles; Chicken Milanese with Crispy Potatoes, Mixed Greens and Lemon-Chive Dressing; Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Tomato; Brown Rice and Caramelized Veggie Skewers.
What you’ll pay: Packages start at $79.95 for a four-person family plan, which includes two meals per week. Free shipping.
One Potato
onepotato.com
What you get: Family-friendly meals the kids will love
If your brood is still well into the kiddie meal phase, this service offers perfectly-sized portions (talk about a huge money saver!) made with organic ingredients that take 30 minutes or less to prep. And if you have a vegetarian in the clan, there are options for him, too. Bonus: Slice and bake cookie dough comes in every box.
Types of meals you’ll cook: Breakfast for Dinner Spanish Frittata with Toast and Tomato Jam; Sweet Corn Ravioli with Heirloom Tomato Salad; Pineapple Chicken with Un-Fried Rice.
What you’ll pay: It’s about $89.99 ($11.99 per adult, $2.99 per kid) for a standard family plan that comes with three dinners per week. Free shipping.
Plated
plated.com
What you get: More advanced date night options
“Personalized” is the name of the game here. Once you’re signed up, choose from nine meals (including two desserts, yum!) made with a variety of ingredients that change weekly and are sustainably sourced. Pro tip: Some recipes have a longer prep time (20 to 50 minutes), which is perfect if your partner loves the kitchen as much as you do.
Types of meals you’ll cook: Vegetable Tostadas with Creamy Mexican Sweet Corn; Brown Butter Pork Chops with Roasted Artichoke Salad; Barbeque Salmon Burgers with Fingerling Potato Salad.
What you’ll pay: No family plans are available, but it’s $48 for a two-person plan, which includes two meals per week. You also have to pay for shipping.
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