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Blue Apron's 4th of July sale has savings up to 50%: Try one of our top meal delivery service picks

For some, spending time in the kitchen cooking dinner is a joy, and for others, it is quite the opposite. If you find yourself in the latter camp, there are easy, healthy and delicious solutions out there. While a personal chef would be nice, a more affordable option, like a subscription to Blue Apron might fit the bill and the budget. If that sounds appealing, now would be a good time to give it a shot, as Blue Apron is running a flash sale to kick summer off. Right now, you can get 50% off an order placed for the first week of your Blue Apron meal kit subscription.

We've done the testing and tried meal kits to fit all different diets and lifestyles. Blue Apron is our recommended best meal kit delivery for two, perfect for empty nesters interested in getting all their cooking ingredients delivered right to their door. It also made our list for those who are eating vegan or gluten-free as one of our best gluten-free vegan meal delivery services. It's a healthy and relatively affordable way to ease up on time in the kitchen. We've even included Blue Apron in some gift guides, like gifts for new and expecting moms that aren't just for the baby. You can read more about the pros and cons in our full review of the Blue Apron meal delivery service and see if the features, menu choices, and standard pricing align with your needs. It will help give you an idea of what to expect before taking advantage of this limited-time deal.

Sign up for a Blue Apron subscription now, and you'll get 50% off, which is great news for all of you who don't want to turn on the stove in this summer heat.

Cost: From $10 per serving | Meals arrive: Kits with pre-portioned ingredients or prepared | Menu options: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, snacks, prepared meals, wine, and extra proteins | Dietary Considerations: carb-conscious, 600 calories or less, vegan and vegetarian, high-protein, wellness, family-friendly, and fast and easy | Covered by Medicaid or Medicare Advantage: No

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For many who are looking for fresh, wholesome meals for two or more people (and want to skip a few trips to the grocery), we picked Blue Apron as a top choice for many reasons. It is a personal favorite of our health editor, and she's been a subscriber for years. It helps her feed her family breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even healthy snacks and desserts, for what she considers the same amount of money she'd spend at the grocery store, if not less. Plus, skipping the food shopping led to skipping the junk food and extras she didn't need but bought anyway. Most of all, Blue Apron took the guesswork out of planning, purchasing, and lugging home all the ingredients needed to prepare healthy, flavorful meals — something everyone can enjoy.

The Blue Apron meal kits are known for providing pre-portioned ingredients that can quickly turn into delicious meals for any meal of the day. There are more than 80 menu options to choose from with add-ons like breakfast and lunch, prepared meals, salads and even charcuterie boards. Everything you need for each meal comes in the meal kit (down to the butter, vinegar and sesame oil).

Take advantage of the flash sale now to see if this type of meal kit delivery service is worth your money.