5 Thanksgiving Meal Kits You Can Still Get Before Nov. 24
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but don't get your feathers ruffled if you haven't figured out the whole turkey situation yet. Even for the most seasoned cooks, whipping up a Thanksgiving feast is no piece of cake. Luckily, meal kits can save you the effort and time while impressing your guests, so you can focus on the celebration. Here are seven Thanksgiving meal kits they'll gobble right up.
Put away your Thanksgiving groceries list because these meal kits will ship to you with perfectly portioned ingredients and several meals that don't require any cooking. If you're not an experienced cook, these kits will almost certainly make you the host or hostess with the mostest. You'll be thankful for the dirty pots and pans you won't have to wash after.
If you're not a turkey lover, there are plenty of alternative mains, including an entirely plant-based meal or sous vide prime rib. Plus, level up your sides with a Gruyère potato-cauliflower gratin and spiced sweet potatoes. These are the best Thanksgiving meal kits to order now.
Whole Foods (No Cooking Required)
From appetizers to desserts, Whole Foods has you covered. Simply order online for pick-up at your nearest Whole Foods. Thanksgiving meals and prices may vary by location. In New York, the Thanksgiving Feast for 12 people is $399.99 with the option to upgrade to a Thanksgiving Extravaganza for an additional $170. Dessert isn't included, but adding an apple pie or two is a must.
FreshDirect (No Cooking Required)
New York-based FreshDirect is cooking up Thanksgiving dinner this year with three pre-cooked meal options—serves two to four people ($99.99), medium for six to eight ($179.99), and large for eight to 12 ($239.99). Each box comes with clear reheating instructions and takes up to three hours to prep.
Sunbasket (Cooking Required)
The ultra-healthy San Francisco-based organic meal kit delivery service changes up Thanksgiving traditions with the likes of sous vide prime rib slices and Black Angus tenderloin roast. Depending on which mains and sides you choose, you may have to do some minimal cooking with the ready-prepared ingredients. While there isn't a set Thanksgiving meal, you can put together your own based on your preferences and budget.
Purple Carrot (Cooking Required)
This plant-based meal kit is celebrating Thanksgiving with a three-course meal of Rustic Ciabatta Stuffing, Cashew Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, and Pear Cranberry Crisp. Not only is it the healthiest option on the list, it's also the cheapest at $75 for four people.
Williams Sonoma (No Cooking Required)
The home goods and kitchenware retailer also offers a stellar lineup of gourmet food, and its Thanksgiving dinner spread is giving restaurants a run for its money. The Complete Thanksgiving Stuffed Turkey Breast Dinner for four contains a 3-pound stuffed turkey breast, mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, and pumpkin pie for $179.95. Everything ships frozen with dry ice. All you need to do is pop it in the oven before dinner time, et voila!
