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Price: $9-$10 per serving for dinner only; $15/bottle for optional wine plan
Good for: Impressing dinner guests and getting yourself out of a recipe rut
Pros: 24/7 support line, excellent wine pairings and healthy meals everyone will eat
Cons: Unless you're a professional chef, the meals take longer to prepare than the instructions say
Tester's Notes: If you're looking for a meal kit that will satisfy everyone at your table, this one is one to consider. You pick the meals you want to make and can choose from classic, vegetarian or family recipes. With meals like Barbecue Chicken Tenders With Sweet Potatoes and Sugar Snap Peas, even your toddler will eat without protest. The family-friendly sides were simple enough to make, even if they did feel a little basic.
Of the dishes our taster tried, the vegetarian Patatas Bravas and Crispy Artichokes with Garlicky Aioli was the surprise standout meal. "It was an unexpected dish I never would have discovered on my own -- and the flavors were incredible," said our taster, who served it at a dinner party. "Everyone demolished it and then asked for the recipe."
Like all of the other "we shop, you cook" services we tried, this, too, took longer than the estimated 30-40 minutes advertised -- unless you rope in others to help.
And about that wine pairing: "Impeccable," said our taster. It adds something extra to a meal kit for a great value, and takes the hassle out of pacing the wine aisle at your local Trader Joe's. Having your own personal sommelier to pick out a wine that goes with your meal takes out a lot of guesswork, especially if you frequently cook for others.
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