Why we love Marley Spoon dinner meal kits. Really, we do.

Trying to keep family dinners healthy, affordable and interesting is one of those invisible household management tasks that can be really draining. We've found meal-kit services can be a real game-changer... especially if they use pre-me…

Why we love Marley Spoon dinner meal kits. Really, we do.
Trying to keep family dinners healthy, affordable and interesting is one of those invisible household management tasks that can be really draining. We've found meal-kit services can be a real game-changer... especially if they use pre-measured ingredients, like Marley Spoon does. It takes the time-consuming (and energy-zapping) aspect of meal prep out of the process, and it eliminates wasteful over-purchasing of ingredients. When they send only the amount you need, you're not stuck with a bunch of leftover cilantro slowly wilting into a slimy mess in the fridge after taco night. Marley Spoon partners with Martha Stewart to develop recipes, making it easy to cook restaurant-level meals without intimidation or a sinkful of dirty measuring cups. You get fresh, chef-developed recipes and pre-measured ingredients at your door. Their meals are focused on seasonal ingredients, you can avoid the usual rut of the same meals week after week. Plus, you reclaim a few hours each week that to into to meal planning and grocery runs. Plus, we've found that our kids get excited to help in the kitchen when we're cooking from Marley Spoon meal kits, making dinner a family event again. That's where the real magic is. We may earn a small commission when you shop through our links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our work!

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