As busy Canadians, we often take the easy route by grabbing fast food or ordering takeout for dinner when what our taste buds are really craving is a home-cooked meal made from fresh, quality ingredients. Thankfully, a number of Canadian food subscription services are making it easier to whip up a meal we desire – offering home delivery of fresh, measured ingredients, accompanied by easy-to-follow recipes. Here’s a sample of some that are gaining legions of hungry fans from the Food Network Canada.For more meal subscription reviews, click here!Culiniste
Location: MontrealA team of in-house chefs creates different menu items each week, with the fresh ingredients delivered along with recipe cards, designed to make dinnertime a snap. “Best of all,” declares the Culiniste website, “by letting us shop for you, we can bring you fresher and higher-quality food than what’s sitting on supermarket shelves — and for better prices.” With dishes ranging from Shrimp and Linguine fra Diavolo to Moo Shu Vegetable Wraps, it’s a safe bet your taste buds won’t be getting bored anytime soon. They deliver throughout Québec and Ontario.READ MORE: 8 restaurants for unique dining across CanadaThe Jolly Table
Location: CalgaryDelivering to customers all across Canada (with free delivery anywhere in Calgary), The Jolly Table’s chefs create different recipe options each week, with both one-time ordering and subscription plans available. Customers receive a cooler box packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients in the exact quantities required for each recipe, with the company committed to “sourcing seasonal, high-quality ingredients directly from local farmers and sustainable producers.” An eclectic menu is offered, ranging from Brandy Peppercorn Steak to Coconut Curry Fish and Potatoes.Chef’s Plate
Location: TorontoUsing the tagline “a better way to cook,” Chef’s Plate delivers fresh ingredients in a refrigerated box so food will stay fresh even if it arrives when you’re not home. The emphasis is on local and seasonal, and Chef’s Plate has developed relationships with small butchers and fish-mongers, sourcing ingredients from local family-run farms. On the menu you’ll find such dishes as Cornmeal Crusted Fish Tacos, Malaysian Curry Laksa and Havarti Stuffed Chicken Supreme. Chef’s Plate delivers throughout Ontario.READ MORE: Introducing Canada’s own rainbow bagelChefx
Location: OttawaIn addition to delivering home-cooked meals anywhere in Ottawa, Chefx offers its “Gourmet Recipe Kits,” available for a one-time purchase or cost-reduced subscription. Each week, a different recipe is offered, with the amount of pre-portioned ingredients altered to suit the number of diners.Fresh Prep
Location: VancouverFresh Prep offers a variety of chef-designed dishes, ranging from “seasonal classics” to weekly specials, all of which can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Menu items include Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash and Homemade Cornbread, and Chicken Souvlaki with Cucumber Dill Tzatziki and Lemon Rice. After ordering, the fresh ingredients are delivered to your door, and Fresh Prep also offers same-day delivery. They currently deliver within the city of Vancouver.For more fresh food tips, visit FoodNetwork.ca!WATCH: Meal planning for school week
Location: MontrealA team of in-house chefs creates different menu items each week, with the fresh ingredients delivered along with recipe cards, designed to make dinnertime a snap. “Best of all,” declares the Culiniste website, “by letting us shop for you, we can bring you fresher and higher-quality food than what’s sitting on supermarket shelves — and for better prices.” With dishes ranging from Shrimp and Linguine fra Diavolo to Moo Shu Vegetable Wraps, it’s a safe bet your taste buds won’t be getting bored anytime soon. They deliver throughout Québec and Ontario.READ MORE: 8 restaurants for unique dining across CanadaThe Jolly Table
Location: CalgaryDelivering to customers all across Canada (with free delivery anywhere in Calgary), The Jolly Table’s chefs create different recipe options each week, with both one-time ordering and subscription plans available. Customers receive a cooler box packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients in the exact quantities required for each recipe, with the company committed to “sourcing seasonal, high-quality ingredients directly from local farmers and sustainable producers.” An eclectic menu is offered, ranging from Brandy Peppercorn Steak to Coconut Curry Fish and Potatoes.Chef’s Plate
Location: TorontoUsing the tagline “a better way to cook,” Chef’s Plate delivers fresh ingredients in a refrigerated box so food will stay fresh even if it arrives when you’re not home. The emphasis is on local and seasonal, and Chef’s Plate has developed relationships with small butchers and fish-mongers, sourcing ingredients from local family-run farms. On the menu you’ll find such dishes as Cornmeal Crusted Fish Tacos, Malaysian Curry Laksa and Havarti Stuffed Chicken Supreme. Chef’s Plate delivers throughout Ontario.READ MORE: Introducing Canada’s own rainbow bagelChefx
Location: OttawaIn addition to delivering home-cooked meals anywhere in Ottawa, Chefx offers its “Gourmet Recipe Kits,” available for a one-time purchase or cost-reduced subscription. Each week, a different recipe is offered, with the amount of pre-portioned ingredients altered to suit the number of diners.Fresh Prep
Location: VancouverFresh Prep offers a variety of chef-designed dishes, ranging from “seasonal classics” to weekly specials, all of which can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Menu items include Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash and Homemade Cornbread, and Chicken Souvlaki with Cucumber Dill Tzatziki and Lemon Rice. After ordering, the fresh ingredients are delivered to your door, and Fresh Prep also offers same-day delivery. They currently deliver within the city of Vancouver.For more fresh food tips, visit FoodNetwork.ca!WATCH: Meal planning for school week
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