The company has partnered with How2Recycle, which teaches you how to recycle the various packaging materials found in your shipment. The service caters to lots of dietary lifestyles, it's not too expensive, and the weekly menus have plenty of choices. The recipe cards are large and easy to follow. The flavor and quality of each dish was great, even factoring in that some of the produce I received was bruised. My colleague Adrienne So also swears by Blue Apron. This is the best simple, no-fuss meal kit.

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Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-Year Subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). Taking into account the recipes, ingredients, ease of use, amount of packaging waste, and the fact that every home chef has different needs, I recommend the services below. I also had help taste-testing from lifelong vegans, finicky children, and my cat once (by accident). I'm an experienced home cook, and I don't have dietary restrictions, but I looked for plant-based meals along with more omnivorous options. Few are outright bad, so go with whatever seems like the best fit for your way of life. I've spent a couple of years testing more than two dozen meal kits. All of them are meant to make the process of planning and cooking meals more convenient. Some meal kits provide ingredients paired with recipes, while others send groceries or premade meals. Whether you're going vegan, cooking for a family of six, or are a complete newbie in the kitchen, there's probably a service that caters to your needs. Trying to choose the best meal kit delivery service? It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the options.

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