Home Chef has has been my top choice for a long time great meal kit For beginner chefs. I first tested this service in 2020, when meal kits increased in popularity due to the pandemic. And after another week of trying it, I still think it's an excellent choice for those who want to cook with a little guidance.
The first thing you'll notice when opening Home Chef Delivery is how easy it is to put everything away. Each meal is packaged in its own zippered plastic bag, with the proteins coming sealed in their own package. I filled my refrigerator door with ingredients worth three dinners. When it came time to try a recipe, I simply grabbed the bag and the corresponding protein. I have a shared refrigerator that's cluttered even at the best of times, so I quickly grab everything and put it on my counter instead of moving leftovers around trying to find a discarded vegetable or sauce packet. Appreciated being able to keep.
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What really sets Home Chef apart from many other meal kits are its recipe cards, which are some of the most detailed I've seen. On the front, there is a list of the ingredients you must have, as well as a list of what supplies you will need. Usually that's olive oil, salt, pepper and maybe some aluminum foil. Here is also a list of kitchen items you will need. It's not exhaustive—for example, you may still need to pick up a measuring cup or cooking utensils—but it's a good starting point. And I really appreciate the “Cook Within…” section with suggested cook- or freeze-by dates, which will help you prioritize upcoming recipes so you don't risk ingredients going bad. There's also a chart with reminders about safe internal temperatures for meat, as well as difficulty levels and spice levels.
home cook weekly menu There are filters for preferences and dietary needs like carb-conscious, calorie-conscious and vegetarian food. Meals are organized into categories, such as Oven-Ready (meals that come with a tray and are prepared in the oven), Cooking Collections (meals with more adventurous ingredients and cooking techniques), Express (meals that Takes 30 minutes or less to make) ), and more. There are optional add-ons and extras, such as breakfast muffins, dinner rolls, or desserts. Some recipes are customizable, letting you choose different proteins, double the proteins, or upgrade the proteins.