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Quitoque Review: Our Hands-On Test of Meal Kits and Recipes

Quitoque Review: Our Hands-On Test of Meal Kits and Recipes

As seasoned home cooks who've explored various meal delivery services, we recently tested Quitoque and are sharing our honest, detailed experience with this innovative service.

Contents 1 The Quitoque concept 1.1 Ordering a Quitoque box 2 The contents of the Quitoque box 3 Our test of 2 Quitoque recipes 3.1 Saithe couscous 3.1.1 Our opinion on the recipe:3.2 Chicken biryani 3.2.1 Our opinion on the recipe:4 Reviews Parents' blog:"Quitoque" 4.1 Want to try Quitoque packed lunches? 4.2 – €20 reduction on the first Quitoque 4.3 order with the code:PARENTS20 (code valid until 31/12/2018)

The Quitoque Concept

“Smile, it's all in the basket” captures their slogan perfectly.

Quitoque revolutionizes packed lunches by transforming you into a confident home chef for lunch or dinner. They deliver everything needed—quality, seasonal ingredients and simple recipes—to create delicious homemade meals with ease.

Ordering a Quitoque Box

  1. Visit the Quitoque website.
  2. Select your preferred menus and choose a delivery slot.
  3. Receive a sturdy cardboard box packed with all ingredients for your meals.
  4. Find detailed recipe cards inside to guide you step-by-step.

Ready to don your apron? Follow our guide for our full Quitoque verdict.

What's Inside the Quitoque Box

We ordered in November, opting for hearty, gourmet recipes suited to cooler weather.

Our picks:

  • Saithe couscous
  • Chicken Biryani

Photos of our delivered box:

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The packaging arrived in excellent condition with fresh ingredients intact, though the box felt slightly oversized. Refrigerate perishables like meat and fish immediately upon arrival.

Our Hands-On Test of Two Quitoque Recipes

Saithe Couscous

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Included ingredients:

  • Flat parsley
  • Carrots
  • Turnip
  • Couscous semolina
  • Ras-el-hanout
  • Garlic clove
  • Fresh saithe (coalfish)

Our finished dish:

Quitoque Review: Our Hands-On Test of Meal Kits and Recipes

Our Verdict on the Recipe

The saithe couscous was outstanding—flavorful and straightforward to prepare. No major hurdles; we'll definitely recreate it (keep those recipe cards handy!).

Chicken Biryani

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Included ingredients:

  • Chicken fillets
  • Bok choy
  • Carrots
  • Fragrant rice
  • Biryani spice paste

Our preparation photos:

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Our Verdict on the Recipe

Chicken biryani is a gourmet Indian favorite. Traditional versions demand many spices, but Quitoque's spice paste simplified it effectively. The paste was high-quality, though it didn't fully replicate authentic biryani flavors. Our carrots stayed slightly firm (thinner slices next time). Leftovers tasted even better the next day as flavors melded.

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Want to Try Quitoque Meal Kits?

– €20 Off Your First Order

Use code: PARENTS20 (valid until 12/31/2018)