There’s a new dinner trend on the rise. Between take-out and home-cooked...

You can save money by eating at home – and now you can let someone else do all the prep. 

Ready-to-cook dinner companies are popping up all over the country and they give busy people a more affordable alternative to eating out. Companies like Blue Apron, Hello Fresh and Plated offer dinner kits delivered to your door, ready to cook. The kits include everything you need including the meat and fish, spices and vegetables. You’ll also get step-by-step instructions and pictures. 

While the ready-to-cook meals are more expensive than do-it-yourself, they’ll cost a lot less than you’d pay in a restaurant for quality food. Meal prices range from about $10 to $14 per person.