Meal kits take the effort out of meal planning but none of the variety and quality. EveryPlate is the latest of many that I’ve tried. Owned by the HelloFresh Group and touted as the company’s most affordable service, this kit did not disappoint. Let’s dig into my EveryPlate reviews of each recipe in the box.

What is EveryPlate?

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EveryPlate Meal Kit

EveryPlate meal kits are an affordable way to have delicious recipes and all their ingredients delivered straight to your door.

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EveryPlate follows the same formula as most other meal kit delivery services on the market, especially those also owned by the HelloFresh Group, such as Green Chef and, of course, HelloFresh. Offering an exceptional user experience, the service allows customers to select up to six recipes with yields of two, four or six servings on a weekly basis.

The well-insulated box of ingredients for the preselected recipes then arrives on your doorstep typically by Wednesday of the given week. The family-friendly meals are as low as $4.99 per serving based on how many meals and servings you purchase, and you’ll have 26 signature, semi-customizable recipes from which to choose each week.

EveryPlate Features

EveryPlate reviews set this meal kit apart from competitors, such as Mosaic, Marley Spoon and Home Chef, mainly for its low pricea price the company is able to offer because of packaging adjustments and condensed menu options. That being said, there are still 26 meals from which to choose each week. When you sign up, you’ll have the option to select preferences such as “Quick & Easy” or “Veggie” to signal to EveryPlate which recipes to display first.

Then comes the fun part, at least for me: sifting through all the delicious-looking recipes and picking which ones I want on my plate ASAP. For my box, I chose Chicken Scallopini, Sticky Soy Pork Burgers and Creamy Corn & Bacon Chowder. I opted out of any add-ons, but you can bulk up your box with items like garlic bread, egg bites or cheesecake for a small price if you like.

The recipes are conveniently labeled with signifiers such as “Customer Fave,” “Easy Cleanup” or “30 Min or Less,” so you know exactly what you’re signing up for. And if you’re not feelin’ any of the offerings, you can skip weeks or cancel altogether at any time.

How We Tested For Our EveryPlate Reviews

My EveryPlate box arrived on a Wednesday afternoon. I immediately unpacked it and tossed all the ingredients in the fridge. The non-meat ingredients, such as sauces, veggies and grains, are compiled in a cardboard box. Then, check underneath the ice packs for your proteinsI’ve made that mistake before! Despite the packaging adjustments that partially account for the low cost of the box, the items arrived cold and in great shape. I cooked them all the very next day.

Chicken Scallopini

For those who don’t know (read: me before ordering this box), Chicken Scallopini is thinly sliced chicken that’s dredged in flour, pan-fried and served with a sauce, in this case, a lemon-garlic cream sauce. The full meal also included roasted broccoli and cubed potatoes. So, in addition to the aforementioned steps of dredging, pan-frying and whisking together a cream sauce, I also had to chop, season and bake the potatoes and broccoli.

The instructions included some helpful pointers that I might not have considered, such as adjusting the oven racks so the potatoes would bake right at the top of the oven and the broccoli would go in the middle. This lent itself to a perfect cook on both. However, I would’ve preferred the instructions had me add the broccoli halfway through the potatoes’ cook time rather than pulling them out halfway through the potatoes’ cook time so that both would’ve been hot when eating.

The dredging process was super easyI appreciated that the instructions had me sprinkle the flour over the chicken, then pat until it adhered, rather than having me add the flour to a bowl, toss the chicken in there and dirty extra pans. After the chicken was cooked, I was able to stir together the sauce in the same skillet. Achieving that smooth, lemony sauce was so straightforward.

Although one piece of chicken was on the slightly dry side, in all, it was a nourishing, filling meal that those sitting around my table really enjoyed. The potatoes were crisped to perfection, and the lemon cream sauce added a welcome brightness to this comfort-food dish. I will note, though, that it took me nearly an hour to prepare, rather than the quoted 40 minutes.

Sticky Soy Pork Burgers

When eagerly awaiting the arrival of my EveryPlate box, this is the meal about which I was most excited. And after taste-testing them all, it was certainly the most unique, in a largely positive way. The recipe entails chopping, seasoning and baking the potato wedges; making a cilantro slaw; and forming and cooking the pork patties on the stovetop (there’s also a ground beef version).

Despite feeling like something you’d find on a restaurant menu, this recipe was super easy to put together. Although I’d make some tiny tweaks were I to make it again, such as julienning the potatoes so they cooked better, seasoning the patties slightly more, or adding less mayo to the slaw, I found it to be a juicy, delicious burger that stands out from many of the tired, go-to recipes in my repertoire.

The glaze on the Sticky Soy Pork Burgers, made of soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, lime, ginger and a couple of other ingredients, really took things up a notch, and the potato buns were a fluffy, tender complement to the equally tender pork. Although this recipe took me 42 instead of 35 minutes to make, I could certainly see myself revisiting this recipe.

Creamy Corn & Bacon Chowder

I’ve had some really incredible salads from meal kit delivery services, so it was time to try a soup. With a few favorite ingredients of mine such as bacon, cream cheese, jalapeno and potatoes, the Creamy Corn & Bacon Chowder was a slam-dunk for me. In fact, I’d say the bacon was the highest-quality ingredient in the whole box.

First, I chopped the potatoes, onion and jalapeno. Then I sauteed the aromatics and seasonings in butter before adding flour, then milk. Next, I added milk, water, chicken stock and potatoes, and cooked until the potatoes were tender. Meanwhile, I crisped up the bacon to just my liking. Lastly, I stirred in cream cheese, some of the bacon and corn, then topped it with jalapeno, more bacon and sour cream. Easy, peasy!

Although this was my favorite recipe of the bunch flavor-wise, there were some minor drawbacks. First, the recipe required milk but did not provide it. Luckily, I keep dairy milk on hand, but at this point in time, I know many households do not. Furthermore, unlike the other meals, there were no side dishes, so I needed to make my own; this wasn’t an all-in-one kit. Lastly, it took me 45 minutes to make instead of the quoted 35.

To end on a bright note, it tasted dang good. The cream cheese added a tanginess where other corn chowders sometimes fall flat. The combination of textures with the crispy bacon, tender corn, semi-mashed potatoes and raw jalapeno was delightful. And the recipe made way more than two servings, in my opinion. Leftovers I can get behind!

Pros

• Affordable
• High-quality ingredients (especially bacon and broccoli!)
• Helpful recipe cards
• Only easy techniques and straightforward tools required
• Plentiful portions
• Flexible cancellation or pausing

Cons

• Quoted times are inaccurat

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FAQ

How much is EveryPlate for one person?

Although one-serving recipes are unavailable, a single person could easily order from EveryPlate, so long as they’re OK with leftovers. If one person were to purchase a box of two-serving recipes, they would spend around $45 for three meals (or six total servings), $55 for four (eight total servings), $65 for five (10 total servings) and $72 for six (12 total servings). Keep an eye on meal kit sales for even better deals!

Does HelloFresh own EveryPlate?

Yes, EveryPlate, along with Green Chef, Factor and HelloFresh, is owned by the HelloFresh Group. Among the group’s brands, it is marketed as a value meal kit service. However, like its sister meal kits, EveryPlate reviews are just as glowing!

How to cancel EveryPlate?

Subscribers can easily cancel EveryPlate by going to your settings and accessing account information, then selecting “Deactivate Your Plan.” However, if these EveryPlate reviews are anything to go by, you won’t want to cancel anytime soon.

Is EveryPlate worth it?

According to our EveryPlate reviews, for those seeking a meal service that caters to families and offers wholesome, easy recipes, EveryPlate is definitely worth it!

What Other Reviewers Had to Say

This meal kit has been feeding and pleasing people all over the U.S. and Australia for long enough to accrue more than 11,000 five-star EveryPlate reviews on Trustpilot.

Joel Riecker, a five-star reviewer, loves the simplicity of the recipes. “As a longtime picky eater, I’ve been pleasantly surprised from all angles,” he says. “The value is there, especially for a family. For a single person (as in my case), it’s cheaper than eating out but tends to be a bit more than buying my own groceries. But the tradeoff of having it delivered to my door and getting out of my food rut has been worth it. I’m into my fifth box and plan to continue my orders.”

For some others, EveryPlate even offers a bonding and learning opportunity. “I have been using EveryPlate to teach my two boys to cook,” DeAnna Squires says. “They are so excited when our box arrives. We have to ‘rock, paper, scissors’ to see who gets to cook first each week. This is genius at teaching kiddos to cook. They are always so proud of the outcome.”

Cathy is a new customer and is especially impressed by the customer service, which is key for a meal kit delivery service in the event of a delayed shipment, missing ingredients, etc. “I just marvel at their customer service and the attention to every little detail, which creates an overall exceptional experience,” she says. “Great delivery; good quality/quantity of foods; perfect and easy recipes; fun perks and rewards. Did I forget to mention delicious meals? Thanks, EveryPlate!”

Product Comparison

You’ll most often find EveryPlate compared to Dinnerly, which is another meal kit service that claims to have meals for as low as $4.99 per serving. Although I admittedly did prefer my meals and the customization options from Dinnerly, they cost more money.

How is that so? Well, servings don’t cost $4.99 from either meal kit service unless you buy the maximum amount of meals and servings. So, when I ordered the smallest Dinnerly box (two 2-serving recipes), I was charged $32, or roughly $8 per serving. However, when I ordered the smallest EveryPlate box (three 2-serving recipes), I was charged $44, or roughly $7 per serving. This means that EveryPlate really has the cheapest offerings of any meal kit delivery service, especially if you’re ordering for just one or two people.

Final Verdict

You might assume EveryPlate cuts corners to cut costs, but I didn’t find that to be true. The food arrived cold and freshwith no noticeable dip in quality from other HelloFresh Group brands, such as Green Chef. The meals were easy to make, with recipe cards with comprehensive written instructions and step-by-step photos. In fact, the results of my EveryPlate reviews surprised even me!

Although I found the recipes to be a tad bit elementary for my taste, they were still yummy and filled me up for hours. EveryPlate would be the no-brainer option for families with young kids, picky eaters, kitchen novices or anyone looking to save a buck. Just keep in mind that they might take you a little longer than the quoted time. That’s the only real negative to come out of my EveryPlate reviews.

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EveryPlate meal kits are available exclusively on the brand's website. Choose from 26 delicious options today for tasty dinners next week!

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Head to the EveryPlate website for your very own box of budget-friendly, taste-bud-wowing recipes and to read equally rave EveryPlate reviews. The smallest box, with three two-serving recipes, costs around $45, and the largest box, with six six-serving recipes, costs $180. You’ll be so glad you stepped up to the EveryPlate!

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With inflation contributing to record high food costs, wasting groceries each week hurts both the environment and consumers wallets, said Jeffrey Yorzyk, senior director of sustainability at HelloFresh. Families cook with the best intention of using their leftovers, but our research shows that they are generally not consuming all of those leftovers. Getting creative with the food in your fridge can help families feel like theyre eating something new and exciting!

Why Do People Waste Food?

For the most part, people hate throwing food away. According to the survey, more than 70% of consumers say theyre riddled with guilt when they waste food. Often, the problem starts in the grocery store. Nearly 20% of respondents say they overestimate how much food theyll use when shopping. Package size is another problem. A quarter of people say they end up buying at least five food items they wish they could buy in smaller quantities.

Still, some people are simply wasteful and without remorse. Nearly 40% admitted that theyve thrown food away just because they didnt feel like eating it after purchasing it.

What Are the Most Wasted Food Items?

Survey responders were pretty adamant about the foods they buy that are the hardest to use up. Below are the top 10 most wasted, hardest-to-use-up foods that survey respondents noted:

1. Lettuce
2. Bananas
3. Milk
4. Apples
5. Bread
6. Avocado
7. Deli items (meat, cheese, prepared foods, etc.)
8. Eggs
9. Meat
10. Carrots

How Can You Cut Down on Food Waste?

Once you’ve bought food at the grocery store, there are a number of strategies to ensure you don’t waste it. The most important is finding creative ways to turn leftover food into new meals. Foremost among these strategies is meal planning. Besides cutting down on waste, simple meal planning can make your life easier.

You can also upcycle food scraps, such as orange peels, cucumber peels and watermelon rinds. Finally, you can start composting at home, turning smelly food scraps into organic nutrient-rich soil.

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We all know meal prepping is the best way to plan out your weekat least foodwise. However, finding the right container for all your brilliant meal prep ideas can be tricky. That’s why we found a meal prep cutting board that has everything you need to make those Sunday Scaries less, well, scary.

What is a meal prep cutting board?

You might see the name and think, “How can a cutting board be used to meal prep?” This particular meal prep cutting board is more than a place to chop your fruit, veggies and meat. Its unique design creates a space where you can chop everything on the bamboo top, then push your prepped food into one of three stackable containers underneath.

The three containers each have 1.5 liters of spacea bit over six cupsgiving you plenty of room for packing away prepped ingredients. Thanks to the airtight seal on each container, your food will stay fresh in the fridge, and because the containers are stackable, they’re easy to store.

This specialty cutting board has a built-in grater, which is perfect for zesting lemons and shredding cheese. It also has a slot to hold your phone or tablet, so you can reference up meal prep recipes while you prep. (Or place a new order with your favorite meal delivery service if all that prepping leaves you too tired to cook!)

How to Use a Meal Prep Cutting Board

Typically with meal prepping, you have to worry about buying the right sized meal prep containers, along with all the other utensils you need. One of the best things about this meal prep cutting board is that it’s perfect for someone just starting off in their meal prep journey. You’ll already have the space and storage you need to meal prep your week!

You can cut everything from chicken to cucumbers on the bamboo cutting board top. The handles on the side make it easy to hold the board in place or shift around to make the perfect chop.

We also love the cutout where you can push all your food into one of the containers. Instead of lifting your cutting board to dump everything into your plastic or glass containers, you simply move your food across the bamboo board until it drops into place. The “drop zone” also fits the included slicer, garlic mince, julienne and other attachments so you can effortlessly prep nearly any ingredient.

The lid also comes with a handle, which means you can easily tote your prepped meal or ingredients to work or school. All in all, the multi-purpose features of this gadget make it a must-have meal prep product for your kitchen.

The Best Amazon User Reviews

We’re not the only ones who think this functional meal prep cutting board is a great addition to your kitchen! Here’s what 5-star Amazon reviewers have to say.

Verified Amazon user K. Rietmann wrote, “Bought this item for my daughter to give her along with a meal kit membership. It has everything she needs… Excited that it’s an all-in-one solution that will help her stay organized with her limited room.”

Alexa noted the cutting board and meal prep containers together were a big improvement to meal prepping. Alexa wrote, “…makes meal prepping far more efficient and fun! I really like to be able to slide all the waste into one container to be tossed later. The bamboo board also looks great and we leave it out as a permanent kitchen counter item.”

Where to Buy a Meal Prep Cutting Board

You can find the meal prep cutting board on Amazon for $64. While you’re waiting for it to arrivewhich shouldn’t be long thanks to Amazon’s speedy shippingstart developing your meal plan.

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Martha Stewart is known for her delicious recipes for everything from impressive desserts to everyday meals. But what if all of the ingredients and step-by-step instructions for those dishes could be shipped right to your door? Well, they can!

With the same convenience as other meal kits, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon is a meal prep service with more than 100 recipes to choose from each week. And, as a big fan of Martha’s, I knew I had to put this service to the test. If you’re curious about Marley Spoon reviews, I cooked through several recipes to see what this meal delivery service was all about.

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Marley Spoon Meal Delivery

Marley Spoon meal delivery service, which offers dozens of meals per week, is a fresh, convenient way to keep your household fed.

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Marley Spoon is a meal delivery service much like HelloFresh, Dinnerly and Green Chef. Each box includes the ingredients needed to make your chosen meals, along with an instruction card to follow. The options on the menu each week are recipes from Martha Stewart, with a focus on full meals with great flavor. Choose from 100 different rotating options, including meals that are plant-based and family-friendly. You can also choose from snacks, smoothies and desserts.

Each week, go online to choose your menu. From there, pre-packaged ingredients and instruction cards are delivered to your home. I knew the exact day my box would be delivered, but the perishable ingredients were still packaged in a separate cold bag in case they needed to sit for a while. It was simple to unbox and put ingredients away either in the fridge or pantry until I was ready to dive in and start cooking.

Marley Spoon Features

When you choose your meals on the Marley Spoon website, you can select a plan for two or four people. You can also choose from two to six meals per week. My box arrived well-packaged, causing no concern for the foods that needed to be kept cold. The insulated bag and ice packs kept things fresh, and everything nonperishable was wrapped and stored in a paper bag.

Ingredients such as eggplant, red peppers, onion and sweet potato, as well as the packaged meat, came very fresh. Other ingredients, such as small squares of Parmesan cheese or a mini container of ricotta, were portioned individually, making measuring simple and eliminating extra food waste.

The three dishes I tried were far more flavorful and interesting than I anticipated, which makes me want to try more of what’s on the menu. I love that the recipes aren’t the same each week. At first glance, the pictures of the final product and even some of the methods seemed intimidating. However, each recipe was divided into six steps, with helpful photos of each step that made it easy to follow along. Plus, with the recipe and instruction cards, I now have the option to make the meal again on my own time.

How We Tested Marley Spoon

To truly see what Marley Spoon was all about, I tried multiple meals over the course of a week. Each meal came with the main ingredients needed to pull it off. However, the recipe cards noted other required pantry staples, such as olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and vinegar.

Skillet Beef Moussaka

The first dish I made was the Skillet Beef Moussaka. In the box, I found eggplant, onion, canned tomatoes, fresh parsley, mascarpone cheese, Parmesan cheese and a specialty spice blend. The process of cooking this meal took a bit longer (and required more dishes!) than I expected, but the results were certainly worth it. The final dish was hearty comfort food full of flavor. I loved the combination of ground beef, eggplant and other veggies, and the seasoning was well-balanced. Another major bonus: I ended up with plenty of leftovers to enjoy the next day.

Italian Sausage Ragu Pasta

Next up was the Italian Sausage Ragu Pasta. This kit was quick and easy, with red bell pepper, pork sausage, fennel seeds, cherry tomatoes, linguine pasta, fresh parsley, ricotta and Parmesan cheese included. The prep for this recipe was super simple, as well as the cooking method. I was shocked by how flavorful this dish was with so few ingredients. It easily stacked up to a restaurant-quality bowl of pastaa fantastic weeknight meal.

Sheet Pan Piri Piri Chicken

Last but certainly not least was the easy-prep Sheet Pan Piri Piri Chicken. After first reading the recipe card, I didn’t have high hopes for this dish. The method of broiling chicken seemed a bit odd to me, and I imagined such a simple dish might be bland. But it pleasantly surprised me. The box included shallot, sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, chicken breast, honey and a delicious piri piri spice blend. It required a bit of prep to chop the veggies and roast them in separate steps, but the results were amazing. The flavor of the seasoned vegetables and chicken, paired with the drizzle of piri piri vinaigrette, was incredible. I ended up eating every single piece of the roasted veggies in one servingthey were that good.

Pros

• Wide variety of recipes to choose from
• Flavorful, wholesome meals
• Generous portions with leftovers
• Ability to choose your delivery day based on your schedule
• Option to skip a week if needed
• Fresh, quality ingredients included

Cons

• Required quite a few other kitchen staples on hand such as olive oil, eggs and vinegar
• Some meals required more time and resulted in more dirty dishes than expected
• Higher cost per meal than other services

FAQ

What are the plan options?

Marley Spoon plans offer meals for two or four people, including anywhere from two to six meals per week, depending on your needs. Plans are flexible, and you can make changes, skip weeks or cancel whenever you want, as often as you’d like.

Are there any dietary restrictions?

With more than 100 meal prep kits to choose from, there are plenty of options to fit dietary restrictions. Choose to make your box entirely vegetarian, or select meal options that fit low-carb, gluten-free-friendly, low-calorie or picky eater-approved lifestyles.

Are Dinnerly and Marley Spoon the same?

While both Dinnerly and Marley Spoon are meal services, they offer different experiences. Whereas Dinnerly kits focus primarily on simple, basic meals, Marley Spoon pushed me slightly out of my comfort zone in the best way.

Is Marley Spoon cheaper than the grocery store?

Whether or not Marley Spoon is cheaper than shopping for groceries depends on your weekly grocery budget and how many Marley Spoon meals you order per week. For example, two meals per week for two people costs $52, or $13 per serving, while six meals per week for four people costs $208, bringing the cost down to roughly $8.70 per serving. While some people average less than $9 per meal when shopping for groceries, others may spend more. It’s also worth considering the value of the added convenience of having all of the ingredients delivered to your door.

Product Comparison

Having tried HelloFresh in the past, I found the quality of ingredients and recipes from Marley Spoon to be better. The meals were far more flavorful. Of the meals I tried, they were fairly simple. However, some of the steps took me out of my comfort zone and required additional kitchen skills. But with that, I was thrilled to have the chance to learn something new along the way.

The shipping and delivery options are incredibly convenient, with the ability to choose your delivery day depending on your location. Nationwide shipping isn’t available, but the service is available in most states.

For more tasty eats, check out our reviews of Wildgrain and Misfit Market.

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Final Verdict

If you’re someone looking for a meal kit service to try new and interesting recipes in the kitchen, I’d definitely recommend Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon. The service is great for foodies who want to expand their recipe repertoire, learn new skills and try gourmet meals with a convenient twist. The meal prep required a few more steps and dishes than I anticipated, but the results were well worth it. And I was pleased with just how fresh and high quality the ingredients were, without as much individual packaging and plastic waste as I’ve seen with other kits.

Where to Buy Marley Spoon

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Do dinner the Martha way with Marley Spoon meal delivery service! Meals cost as little as $8.69 per serving.

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Sign up for a subscription and purchase meal prep kits on the Marley Spoon website. Pricing ranges from $52 to $120 per week for meals for two people. Meals for four people range from $84 to $208 per week. There is an additional charge of $12 per box for shipping. Keep an eye out for deals and new customer specials, though. You can frequently snag a box for much less. Weeknight dinner is about to get a whole lot more interesting!

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Dinnerly checks all the boxes as the best meal delivery service for families. It’s an affordable option that’s flexible enough for any family, both in terms of recipe customization, and cancellation and pause options. It helps save money with its cheap meals (starting at $4.99 per serving) and its elimination of suppertime food waste from leftover ingredients. Dinnerly can keep costs low with digital recipe cards and fewer ingredients per recipe.

The recipes are in no way lacking, thoughour Dinnerly review confirms it. I was obsessed with the Seared Cheddar Bratwurst with Horseradish Cream and German Potato Salad. And your kids will love the Tex-Mex Stuffed Zucchini Boats and the Oven-Baked Tilapia and Chips.

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Sunday: Steakhouse Baked Potatoes

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Sunday: Quinoa Unstuffed Peppers

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Sunday: Smothered Burritos

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Sunday: Favorite Barbecued Chicken

Is there a place better than Texas to find a fantastic barbecue sauce? Thats where this one is fromits my father-in-laws own recipe. We have served it at many family reunions and think its the best! Bobbie Morgan, Woodstock, Georgia

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Glass Meal Prep Containers

A sturdy container is one of the most important meal prep supplies. This set of glass containers makes it easy to prep and organize a work week’s lunches, and the clear design makes it easy to spot your lunch in the fridge so you can grab it on the go. Bonus: These are oven-safe, freezer-safe and dishwasher-safe. For more options, check out our guide to meal prep containers.

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We’ve made sure you wont feel deprived with these hearty lower-calorie breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Our meal plan comes in below 1200 calories, leaving you 300-400 calories for sides, snacks and drinks to balance out your day.

Continuing your weight-loss journey? Don’t miss these tasty and healthy dinner recipes.

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Sunday: Easy Seafood Salad

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Sunday: Pressure-Cooker Lentil Stew

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Sunday: Chicken Ranch Mac & Cheese

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Best Overall

Green Chef

We love Green Chef keto meal kits because they teach you step-by-step how to cook for healthier eating habits. And nothing is complicatedmost of the organic-certified recipes are prepared in about 30 minutes with pre-measured supplies. Sourcing keto ingredients can be tough (um, which aisle has the hazelnuts?) but Green Chef supplies everything you need in color-coded packages.

Some fave dishes include smoky pork and kale salad and Parmesan-crusted chicken with marinated tomatoes. Yum! And if you’re worrying about all the extra packaging, Green Chef uses recyclable, reusable and compostable materials. We could go on and on about this meal service, but you’ll have to read our Green Chef review for the full scoop.

Pros

• Makes it fun and easy to confidently cook keto meals
• Pre-measured ingredients
• Organic-certified recipes that come together in about 30 minutes
• New recipes every week
• Eco-friendly packaging

Cons

• Doesn’t deliver to Alaska and Hawaii
• Not ideal for those who don’t want to cook their own meals

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Sunday: Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken Sausage

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Sunday: After-Christmas Empanadas

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Sunday: Zippy Chicken Enchiladas

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But, more often than we’d like, this isn’t feasible. The kids’ schedules get hectic, work meetings run late, or we simply can’t muster the energy, creativity or forethought those kinds of meals require.

All of these reasons to opt for other meal solutions are totally relatable, which is likely why meal delivery services such as Dinnerly, Hungryroot, and HelloFresh have found such success. If you’re unsure whether one of these services would be a good fit, look no furtherread my HelloFresh review and decide if it’s conducive to your lifestyle.

What is HelloFresh?

HelloFresh is a meal-kit provider based in Germany that has found wild success here in the U.S. The meals, which customers choose weekly from a menu with dozens of options, are delivered straight to your door. The company allows customers to purchase as many as six different recipes per week in serving quantities of either two or four. Thats traditional HelloFresh.

Launched in the summer of 2021, HelloFresh Market elevated the company from a beloved meal-prep service and suppertime helper into a full-blown online grocery. Through the market, customers can order breakfasts, side dishes, snacks, beverages and even fresh produce. The add-ons are included in the same box as the other recipes and come from an array of popular brands and vendors, including Pillsbury, Annie’s Homegrown, Sargento, Lrabar and more.

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With a few clicks on your part, HelloFresh does the rest of the work, delivering the makings for delicious, family-friendly breakfasts, lunches and dinners straight to your door.

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HelloFresh Features

When you first hop on to the HelloFresh website, youre prompted to pick out a plan. This entails selecting your dietary preferences, such as meat and veggies, pescatarian, veggie or family-friendly, as well as entering the number of people for whom you cook and the number of meals youd like per week.

Then, on HelloFreshs easily navigable menu, there is an array of meals labeled as “Calorie Smart,” “Carb Smart,” “Easy Cleanup,” “Easy Prep,” “Veggie,” etc. to help customers select based on their appetite and schedule that week. My meals of choice? Street Cart-Style Turkey Bowls, One-Pan Beef Enchiladas Verdes and Creamy Dreamy Mushroom Cavatappi. I also couldve added on fresh produce, desserts and breakfast items via HelloFresh Market, which Ive done in the past but passed on this time around.

My HelloFresh meals arrived on the Wednesday of the given week in a sturdy, branded cardboard box. Each meals ingredients, excluding the meat, were divvied up and tucked into their own brown paper bag. The ground beef and ground turkey were situated underneath the bags and sandwiched between two ice packs that were still cold.

In addition to the meals, there are recipe cards that contain helpful information such as an ingredient list, tools list, prep and cook times, calorie count, cooking tips and step-by-step instructions.

How We Tested It

When it comes to meal delivery services, testing means cookingand also eating (the best part!). I excitedly cooked all three meals within two days of receiving my box.

Street Cart-Style Turkey Bowls

Maybe it’s because I’m partial to Middle Eastern food, but this meal was easily my favorite of the bunch. It provided the most ingredients, including turmeric, lemon, rice, cucumber, shawarma sliced almonds, pita bread and more. And, to my dismay, it required equally as many tools and dishes. That being said, the cleanup was well worth it because the recipe was delicious.

I chopped the cucumber; boiled, simmered and fluffed the yellow rice (my favorite element of the recipe!); stirred the sauce; browned the turkey; and toasted the pita. All these components came together for an interesting, unexpected and texturally exciting dish. I wouldn’t have thought to put butter on pita, hot sauce on turkey shawarma or sliced almonds in turmeric rice. But it all workedand in just 25 minutes!

Although I was slightly underwhelmed by the fresh ingredients for this mealthe lemon was small and not very juicy, and the cucumber was a bit soft, the final result was certainly delicious enough to make me disregard these facts.

One-Pan Beef Enchiladas Verdes

This recipe actually took me less time to prepare than was estimated32 minutes instead of 35 minutes. You can’t beat that! And I loved having an excuse to whip out my cast-iron skillet. That being said, an ovenproof skillet isn’t something every home cook has. (The recipe card offers instructions for how to adjust this recipe for a 13×9-inch baking dish.) All other ingredients and tools required for this recipesalt, pepper, cooking oil and a few bowls and utensilswere very basic.

The provided ingredients, such as the 80/20 ground beef, the name-brand hot sauce and the corn tortillas, were high quality. Although the color of the pepper didn’t match that of the one on the recipe card, it seemed ripe enough and easy to slice and soften.

This is truly one of the easiest meals I’ve tested, which is really saying something because I don’t consider enchiladas simple to make. The utilization of one pan for both the browning of the meat and the baking of the enchiladas was a game-changer. I did find the enchilada filling to be somewhat bland (the salsa verde helped a little), but it was so easy to make that I didn’t mind. This would be an ideal weeknight meal delivery for a family with young kiddos.

Creamy Dreamy Mushroom Cavatappi

I love it when I dig into one of these bags to discover some of my favorite supermarket brands, like Colavita and Philadelphia, both of which were provided for this cavatappi recipe. Taking these as well as the fresh mushrooms and pre-made garlic-herb butter into account, I had a good feeling about this dish before I even began. (Note: The flour bag tore slightly during shipping, so there was a thin coating of flour on all the ingredients.)

During preparation, I pulled out a knife, cutting board, saucepan, strainer, skillet, wooden spatula, paper towels, measuring cup, plate, whisk and kitchen shears. I loved that the instructions had me use the same skillet for the mushrooms and the bechamel sauce. This recipe took me about five minutes longer than allotted, but that’s on me. I added too much pasta water to the sauce so it took longer to reduce to the correct thickness.

The prepared pasta was so delicious but very rich, so be warned. The cavatappi was cooked to perfection, and the sprinkling of shredded Parmesan cheese and green onions on top took things, well, over the top. Although I wish I could’ve gotten a nice crisp on the mushrooms like the directions said, this meal was still majorly enjoyable and, in my opinion, worthy of a restaurant menu.

Pros

• Well-rounded, tasty recipes
• Convenient
• True to cook/prep times
• Helpful instructions and resources
• Little food waste and efficient packaging

Cons

• A bit pricey
• Considerable cleanup

FAQs

What is the downside of HelloFresh?

Which meal delivery service is right for you (or whether any of them are right for you) is entirely subjective. HelloFresh reviews suggest that some people might perceive the cost to be a drawback, for example. The meals cost between $11.50 and $10 per serving, with the price going down incrementally the more you buy. Similarly, other HelloFresh reviews might view the absence of keto or paleo options and the lack of vegan options as a downside. HelloFresh is a great meal delivery service for the masses, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best fit for everyone.

Is HelloFresh really worth it?

Above all else, HelloFresh saves you time on meal planning. If you’re someone who’s too slammed or unable to plan recipes, create a grocery list and go to the store, then HelloFresh is absolutely worth it. HelloFresh would be especially beneficial for families with small children, busy young professionals or housebound folks.

Product Comparison

I’m something of a meal kit expertI’ve tested six services at this point. I’d argue that HelloFresh, like Blue Apron, was one of the first household name in this businessand there’s good reason for that. (Psst! Get the low-down on Blue Apron vs. HelloFresh). The website and service as a whole are user-friendly, and the variety of choicesboth the sheer quantity of recipes and the range of flavors and dietary preferencesis amazing. Although it might not be as affordable as some other brands, including its sister brand EveryPlate, it’s cheaper than most, like Home Chef (read our HelloFresh vs. Home Chef comparison for the full scoop) or its other sister brand GreenChef.

Those meal kit services that are a bit pricier are, in turn, a little more gourmet, too. Some foodies might find HelloFresh’s recipes to be a little elementary for their liking, but that certainly doesn’t mean they don’t taste good. HelloFresh offers straightforward, tasty recipes that the whole family will love, as well as convenience the cook will love. If you’re looking for a more high-end option, we recommend Marley Spoon.

Final Verdict

In all, my HelloFresh reviews are positive, though I will not make a weekly habit of ordering it because it’s a little beyond my budget. But because the service is so easy to activate and deactivate, I would definitely consider re-ordering if I’m ever in the mood to treat myself.

This service is probably best for busy couples or small families who don’t have the time to devise lengthy grocery lists or run to the supermarket each week. All it takes is the click of a few buttons, andbada bing!there’s a box with everything you need delivered right to your doorstep.

Where to Buy HelloFresh

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HelloFresh transforms your weekly meal prep by shipping everything you need for dinners (and beyond) straight to your door.

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Purchase your shipment of HelloFresh meals directly from the company’s website. Boxes range from about $56 to $250, depending on the number of recipes and servings you order. I know I’ll be dreaming of that Creamy Dreamy Mushroom Cavatappi until the next batch arrives.

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Make Big Batches of Grains All at Once

When it comes to easy meal prep ideas, this one might be the one to prioritize. A big batch of grains like cooked brown rice or quinoa is simple and has endless possibilities. From hearty lunch salads to quick dinners, a pot of grains will serve you well all week. Grains are often the start of these easy meals in a bowl.

Here are just a few tasty recipes to whip together in minutes:

• Green Brown and Wild Rice Bowl
• Brown Rice Chutney Salad
• Stir-Fry Rice Bowl

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