Tired of cooking? Or maybe you love to cook but just can’t face the stove one…more…night. There are a million reasons why help is sometimes needed in the kitchen: a dear friend had a baby and hasn’t slept in 3 weeks, a neighbor is sick, your parents are getting older and you want to make sure they eat well, you’ve been away on vacation and would love to have some meals for when you return, or, well, you’re just plain sick of cooking (as we mentioned). It is vacation time, after all. Whether you need prepared meals for someone special or just to supplement your own cooking and streamline life a bit, there are plenty of options that make it easy. And delish! That’s precisely why we are highlighting these eight fantastic services. Some cater to dietary needs, some focus on local or organic ingredients, and all offer many tasty options to satisfy. 

ipsa makes thoughtfully sourced, artisanal frozen dishes for an effortless meal around the table, any night of the week. Crafted in small batches in New York City and delivered throughout the metro area, ipsa dishes include seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, and single-origin spices. With options like Moroccan Braised Chicken and Lasagna al Ragù, the menu features a range of globally-influenced dishes, expertly prepared, all arriving frozen and ready to be reheated using the stovetop or oven. Simply put, it's the highest quality food you can prepare for the lowest amount of effort. -  April Guilbault