Three Ways To Shop The New Blue Apron Menu A breakdown of how customers can shop from Blue Apron's new menu, along with a handful of dishes from every category. This post was created in partnership with Blue Apron. All source material was provided by Blue Apron. If you buy something using a link on this page, Forbes may also receive a small share of that sale. For families with packed schedules, a meal kit delivery service can offer both convenience and variety. However, fixed weekly subscriptions don’t always line up with changing preferences and bandwidth — and some days may call for dishes you can just pop in the oven and eat right away. Recognizing these realities,“Over the past year, we listened closely to customer feedback and studied shifting consumer behavior,” says Whitney Pegden, senior vice president and general manager of Blue Apron. “What we heard consistently was a desire for more flexibility, more control and less friction around mealtime, without sacrificing quality or flavor.”consists of fully prepared meals you can simply cook in the oven or microwave. “The menu spans globally inspired recipes, comfort classics and nutrition-forward options, giving customers more variety and more ways to customize how they eat,” Pegden says. She explains that many people mix and match across categories each week, depending on changing schedules and needs.: With chef-designed recipes and premium ingredients, Meal Kits are “ideal for home cooks who enjoy spending time in the kitchen and want culinary discovery without the planning or grocery shopping,” says Pegden.These oven-ready meals with pre-prepped ingredients that require five minutes or less of active cooking time are great for families with children who want to lend a hand in the kitchen — simply assemble, bake and enjoy.: Blue Apron’s quickest and easiest menu option, Dish meals come pre-packaged and are ready to eat within as little as five minutes without any prep or assembly. Pegden says this menu is best-suited to “busy professionals, parents or anyone looking for a high-quality meal with maximum convenience – perfect for lunches or weeknights when time is tight.”As part of a broader effort to meet changing customer needs, the new Blue Apron offers a reimagined shopping experience. “Blue Apron has evolved beyond its original subscription-based meal kit model to become a modern, flexible mealtime destination,” says Pegden. Shoppers with irregular or unpredictable schedules can buy individual dishes à la carte to prevent over-ordering — or, inversely, to stock up on dishes ahead of particularly busy weeks. The brand does still retain a subscription model if you’d like to receive meals on a recurring basis. The revampedsubscription tier comes with not only free shipping on every order but also unlimited access to Tastemade+, a streaming service packed with award-winning food, home and travel shows. You can take advantage of a 30-day trial for free before committing. Whether you opt for a subscription or not, the new Blue Apron is designed to meet you where you are, with, as Pegden puts it, “more ways than ever to get a delicious meal on the table, fast.”