Katie Melynn

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Katie Melynn

A meal delivery service is a good way to make dinnertime easy. These helpful subscriptions deliver ingredients or even cooked meals, using insulated containers and bags to keep your food fresh. When you're ready for dinner, just follow the included recipe card to whip something up or pop your prepared dish in the microwave for even easier meal prep. However, you'll often pay a higher price for the convenience.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Katie Melynn

A great salad can be the perfect start to a meal (or even the meal itself). Getting one that's convenient and doesn't require any prep or cleanup is even better. You can always put together a quick dish at home using a store-bought bagged salad, but a familiar and reliable chain can take the prep work off your plate, so to speak. But not all chain restaurants hit it out of the park when it comes to a fresh salad. Some skimp on tasty ingredients, while others are just not a great value.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Katie Melynn

If you want to enjoy classics from Cracker Barrel's Old Country Store but don't have time to sit down in the restaurant, order something to-go, instead. The chain focuses on homestyle classics like meatloaf and mac and cheese, but that doesn't mean that you have to dine in to get your favorites. In fact, many of these are fantastic as to-go orders eaten in the comfort of your own kitchen or dining room.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Katie Melynn

Costco is a top spot to stock up on frozen breakfasts, bakery items, and even patio furniture. However, the members-only warehouse store also has a good selection of entrees, apps, and ingredients from the ocean as well. You can get your fill of briny fare from the Costco seafood department and in the prepared foods section. There are also plenty of freezer-friendly packages that will help you keep your favorite fish or crustaceans on the menu at any time.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Katie Melynn

For those in the know, Aldi is the go-to spot to snag budget-friendly deals and one-of-a-kind food and snack items (not to mention the random things that you didn't know you needed all in the infamous Aldi Aisle of Shame). But if it's your first trip to Aldi, you might be wondering why you've never heard of so many of the brands that you see on the shelves. The answer is simple: Aldi carries mostly store-brand items, which is one way that it's able to keep costs down for consumers.