These turned me into a Meal Kit Person | | I love to cook (which probably goes without saying given my job!), so I was once pretty skeptical of meal kits—you know, those services that send you everything you need for a recipe in a box. But after testing a dozen of them over the past few years, I’ve found several excellent options that I can absolutely get behind—especially on hectic weeks where the alternative would likely be boxed mac and cheese on repeat.
The best meal delivery services I’ve tried introduced me to new techniques, supplied me with quality ingredients, and made cooking balanced, craveable weeknight meals doable no matter how tired I was after a full day of work. Below you’ll find a rundown of all our editor-tested top picks, including my personal favorites.
Plus, something fun: Chef’s Table Festival, which takes place August 13-16 in Park City, Utah, is offering BA readers 25% off ticket packages that get you access to intimate gatherings and exclusive chef collabs with code BA25. | | We’ve spent years rigorously testing the top players in the meal delivery field in order to make recommendations that are best suited to your specific needs. Feeding a picky family of four? There’s a meal kit for that. Dining solo and need microwavable options that don’t taste like TV dinners? We’ve got you covered there too. | | While I’m admittedly a sucker for stuffing my cupboard with niche olive oils and seasoned salts I never end up using, curating a highly effective starter pantry requires just a few key products and guiding principles.
If you’re currently building out a pantry from scratch (maybe you moved, maybe you’re getting into cooking for the first time, or maybe you just did a massive spring cleanout?), consider this your checklist-slash-guidebook. | | | We Know Good Stuff Sign up for the free BA Shopping email to discover editor-tested products, fresh launches, and tasty ingredients to level-up your cooking. | | | Easy-Peasy Weeknight Cooking | | A Minimalist Tomato Side for Any Summer Meal | | Crispy Tuna Patties Barely Need a Recipe | | |
