Then again, its crispy egg roll with cabbage and sweet Thai chili sauce was rubbery — the least delicious of all the companies I tried, I’d reckon. Read Dinnerly’s coronavirus statements. Additionally, Freshly has joined forces with Nestlé to donate $500,000 to Meals on Wheels America and is inviting anyone with the means during these trying times to donate as well. COVID-19 update: As of April 16, Yumble Kids remains open and ready to deliver. We are ChikSoo Korean … If not, you’ll get the grab bag they pick for you. This 2013-founded company specializes in 15-minute dinners you can cook using just one pan, with many of the ingredients pre-prepped. Founded by Joanna Parker, a mom of three picky eaters, this company delivers pre-cooked meals to your home packed with organic ingredients and flavor profiles kids will dig. Because Green Chef’s choices tend to be veggie-heavy, chopping and prepping can take longer than their estimated time. Couch travel at its finest: This company gives customers almost all the ingredients they need to put together a gourmet “take out” experience at home with all the spices, coconut milk and noodles galore you’d need to teleport yourself to a far-flung locale. 223,114, This story has been shared 221,589 times. Read Martha & Marley Spoon’s coronavirus statements. Selecting recipes from the various companies, I reasoned, was a way to both control spending and know exactly what was in my meals (from butter, salt, oil and carbs to veggies). Just heat, if necessary. COVID-19 update: As of April 16, HelloFresh remains open and ready to deliver as usual. In addition to traditional entrees, the company sells five-minute lunches, like a blackened chicken grain bowl, and oven-ready dishes, like goat-cheese crusted chicken with green beans and almonds. Having kits mailed to my apartment, on days I could choose, seemed less daunting than recipe research and grocery shopping. Quality over cost, always. What you lose in speed when cooking at home, you get back in flavor and satisfaction. This was one of the first meal kit delivery services I tried, in part because my college roommate and her husband, both teachers, are devoted subscribers who get a box a week — and have continued to rely on the company during their coronavirus lockdown in California. (Many $45 Seamless orders of Sichuan food is a case in point.) Privacy Notice Currently, smoothie and soup boxes are available at cost to gift to health-care workers in your community. Both dishes were yummy and generous with the quantity as well. Part bougie, part approachable (and affordable), Rachel Drori founded Daily Harvest in 2015 to deliver nutrient-dense meals you can blend or heat up at home. Korean turkey meal prep is packed with flavor and under 400 calories per bowl! They also threw in a lump of free dough for two chocolate chip cookies. COVID-19 update: As of April 16, Home Chef remains open and ready to deliver as usual. COVID-19 update: As of April 16, Purple Carrot remains open and ready to deliver as usual. copyright reserved CK Living LLC. COVID-mutated 'zombies' rise from mass graves, Pat Sajak takes heat for 'ungrateful' contestant crack. COVID-19 update: As of April 16, Gobble remains open and ready to deliver as usual. When the Park sisters founded Crazy Korean Cooking, they were missing mom's cooking. Each ingredient is thoroughly inspected and handled with care. Currently on offer are options from Korean beef bibimbap to black bean enchiladas; I particularly liked shrimp and zucchini ribbons with basil oil over jasmine rice. Recent meals have included the Chick N Casserole and a Pizza Pocket with Broccoli Parm. This is the meal-kit service I sent as a gift to a friend having a baby. Read Fresh N’ Lean’s coronavirus statement. Each company has a different cancellation policy — and they can be difficult to find or buried on the website — so mark down in your calendar when the deadline for week two is so that you’re not charged full price for an additional box. How to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — and what's not happening this... To save money and develop healthier eating habits, home and travel editor Hana Alberts tried 20 meal-kit services. We make delicious Korean and Korean inspired dishes with high-quality ingredients. Meatless meals sometimes leave me wanting, but Green Chef’s vegetarian farro salad with sweet potato, endive, apple, chard and candied pecans ended up being one of my favorites. One was that the most popular options aren’t always the best. Though the company has gone through a variety of incarnations, such as collaborations with Mark Bittman during his VB6-era and gluten-free, high-protein “TB12 Performance Meals” with Tom Brady, they’ve ditched the partnerships. With Sakara, breakfast can be chia and coconut protein waffles, lunch may be a wild rice and miso salad and dinner may be vegan bolognese with a side of smugness over your smart meal choices. And it cost $13.99! With 15-plus straightforward-yet-inventive recipes a week, Home Chef (owned by grocery chain Kroger) is a solid contender. Another reason is that I had gained weight. COVID-19 update: As of April 16, Martha & Marley Spoon remains open and ready to deliver, though delivery dates may be adjusted. Get used to advance planning: You have to pick your recipes more than a week before the delivery date.