But what saved it from boredom was the truly delightful Za'atar spice, which I tried on tofu, while the boyfriend/sous chef kept his on the chicken. The Za'atar chicken was precisely what you might expect from a chicken dish, with a well-cooked protein, roasted vegetables, and a fluffy couscous base. Blue Apron has a companion wine subscription service, which we've previously reviewed, and the meal kits are actually paired directly with a Blue Apron wine.Īs far as the meals themselves, I found Blue Apron to be simple yet creative. Perhaps one of the best things about Blue Apron's recipe cards, however, has nothing to do with the instructions or the ingredients - rather, it's the wine pairings.

They also included clever little boxes for you to check off things that you had done, though this probably isn't quite so necessary for the more advanced chef. The ingredients that I received were neatly packaged and high quality and the recipes were easy to follow. For folks looking for a well-composed, classic, yet creative take on dinner, there are few meal kits that fit the bill better than this popular (and heavily advertised) option.īlue Apron is probably one of the most recognizable names in the meal kit world, and for good reason. But with Blue Apron, this happily isn't the case. One of my primary complaints about meal kits is that they often seem to be about two-thirds of a full meal. If you're looking for a simple yet composed meal, Blue Apron is the way to go.

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