This meal kit service has detailed recipe cards that are beginner-friendly and then some.

Home Chef has long been my top pick for a great meal kit for beginner chefs. I first tested the service back in 2020, when meal kits surged in popularity due to the pandemic. And after another week of trying it out, I still think it's an excellent option for anyone looking to get cookin' with a little bit of guidance.

The first thing you'll notice when opening a Home Chef delivery is how easy it is to put everything away. Every meal is packaged in its own zippered plastic bag, with proteins arriving sealed in their own package. I filled up my refrigerator door with three dinners' worth of ingredients. When it was time to try a recipe, I simply grabbed the bag and the corresponding protein. I have a shared refrigerator that's chaotic even at the best of times, so ...