We tested more than a dozen meal delivery services — these are the ones we recommend

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If you feel like you are always struggling with dinner recipes or feeling overwhelmed by the time it takes to meal prep, it may be time to consider a meal delivery service. These services send either pre-made meals or perfectly portioned ingredients with step-by-step recipes directly to your door. It can decrease the amount of money you spend on groceries, make meal planning less stressful and help improve your cooking skills — all while catering to dietary needs like pescatarian or gluten-free, experts say.

I spoke to chefs, nutritionists and recipe developers about what to look for in a meal delivery service to determine the best one for you. I also highlighted NBC Selected editor favorites that we’ve tested and reviewed, plus expert-recommended options.

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Below, I included NBC Selected staff-favorite services that we’ve tried and loved. The chefs and nutritionists I spoke to gave us their recommendations for the best meal kit delivery services to try across a variety of budgets…

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