Poll of the Day > Has anyone tried one of the meal delivery services?

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Always been kinda interested. Not like Uber eats but like the ones that basically plan your meals for you and you just microwave them.

Like I simultaneously think its super silly to not cook for yourself because theres fast and cheap ways to do it, but really I probably spend maybe $5-10 on food a day including all the eating out I do. It would only cost like an extra $5 a day to never have to worry about food or dishes again..

idk I kinda want to try it but it sounds like a huge waste of cash

Do you mean like Blue Apron and stuff like that? I havent. I was going to try Blue Apron since I had a code. But they didnt deliver in my area. Now that I have an instant pot, I probably wont bother.

Or do you mean stuff like Uber Eats or whatever. That stuff, I dont use. I dont even use it for rides. Haha.

So, I guess no either way? But which did you mean?
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I got a free subscription to SunBasket from my health insurance plan. It was neat but I canceled it as soon as it ran out. Wasn't cost-effective enough for me at the moment.

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LinkPizza posted...

Do you mean like Blue Apron and stuff like that? I havent. I was going to try Blue Apron since I had a code. But they didnt deliver in my area. Now that I have an instant pot, I probably wont bother.

Or do you mean stuff like Uber Eats or whatever. That stuff, I dont use. I dont even use it for rides. Haha.

So, I guess no either way? But which did you mean?

Like Blue Apron. After I posted I remembered stuff like UberEats exists (which I dont use any type of) and edited for future readers.

Ive been looking for some more one-pot instant pot recipes thats not soup, basically minor prep, dump into pot and walk away. A grocery store is like 200 feet from my apartment, which is also a reason to not go with a meal plan service. I like the idea of new dishes though without having to put continued effort/planning into looking for a new dish each week.

blu posted...

Like Blue Apron. After I posted I remembered stuff like UberEats exists (which I dont use any type of) and edited for future readers.

Ah. I got hear before the edit. Also, while I know some like Blue Apron, I havent heard of the ones that make your meal and you just microwave it.

blu posted...

Ive been looking for some more one-pot instant pot recipes thats not soup, basically minor prep, dump into pot and walk away. A grocery store is like 200 feet from my apartment, which is also a reason to not go with a meal plan service. I like the idea of new dishes though without having to put continued effort/planning into looking for a new dish each week.

The Instant pot I came with had an app that went with it. Has a bunch recipes. And A comment section for people to talk about it. And give tips. From the little Ive seen. And some are pretty quick. Though, if youre using more than the instant pot, I like the site AllRecipes. Its pretty good. Also, the good thing about Instant Pots is they are more versatile than a crock pot. Crock Pots are mostly collecting ingredients and walking away. Instant Pots seem to have a few more functions. Mine can make all kinds of stuff...
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blu posted...

Ive been looking for some more one-pot instant pot recipes thats not soup, basically minor prep, dump into pot and walk away. A grocery store is like 200 feet from my apartment, which is also a reason to not go with a meal plan service. I like the idea of new dishes though without having to put continued effort/planning into looking for a new dish each week.

Check out Yummly.com too.

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https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/the-butter-chicken-lady-who-made-indian-cooks-love-the-instant-pot

Probably my favorite instant pot recipe Ive had. She has a book with good Palak Paneer also. I need to dig up the recipe again but made some pretty good cheesecake a few months ago.

Usually the instant pot is just a quick way for me to cook frozen chicken breasts, havent explored mine too much.

blu posted...

Usually the instant pot is just a quick way for me to cook frozen chicken breasts, havent explored mine too much.

Ive mostly been doing pasta with mine. Different types, different sauces, and different meats.
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Worked for a few of these type of companies, but personally never used one.

I dunno, I either just go out and buy/order something or just order something off the menu if I can't get it myself. Not much of a cook, so If I can't just heat it up in the Mircowave/OVen, then it's a pass for me.