Families generally have two options for dinner. Someone either has to scramble to get a meal on the table, or everyone packs into the car for eating out. Either option has its downside: trips to the grocery store, prep time, gas, tips and, most important, your time. Wouldn’t it be nice just to hire a professional chef to create healthy, non-processed and delicious homemade meals? While a pro chef isn’t exactly in most people’s budgets, the chef-prepared meal delivery business is filling an important niche in the lives of everyday Americans who treasure quality time with family above sweating over a hot stove. With Dinewise.com, you can mix and match proteins, veggies and starches and choose from a variety of meal options including plans for weight loss and gluten free customers, and more. So what’s a typical meal? Try the chicken florentine with a vegetable medley and mashed sweet potatoes for about $16. At FamilyChef.com, Mega Meals are a perfect solution for couples who tend to cook too much, but don’t like leftovers. Each meal weighs about 28 to 32 oz. and can serve two adults. They are individually prepared, full-cooked and frozen when delivered. As with most meal delivery services, MagicKitchen.com offers special menus for seniors and those with special dietary needs. They also offer a convenient 1-a-Week Meal Plan as well as meal bundles for added savings. And if you really want to give a loved one something especially thoughtful, there’s nothing better than the gift of time, convenience and great food. SendAMeal.com makes its easy to send something delicious to anyone for any occasion, including the arrival of a new baby, birthday, housewarming or sympathy.