Let’s face it: cooking from scratch sounds great until life gets in the way.
You know the drill — you get home late, open the fridge, and realize you forgot to defrost the chicken. Or you have the chicken, but no idea what to do with it. The result? Another takeaway, another dent in your wallet, and another promise to “cook properly next week.”
That’s the exact situation I was in when I found SimplyCook. I wasn’t looking for a full-blown meal kit with a million ingredients — just something to make my life easier, without giving up on taste. Turns out, that’s exactly what SimplyCook does.
A Shortcut That Still Feels Like Real Cooking
What I love about SimplyCook is that it doesn’t pretend to do everything for you — and that’s a good thing. It doesn’t send you a giant box of vegetables or vacuum-packed meat. Instead, it gives you something way more useful: flavor.
Each SimplyCook box comes with four recipe kits. Inside each one are three small pots — think spice blends, sauces, stocks, marinades — all created to bring big flavors without the faff. You just pick up the fresh ingredients locally (usually four to six things you already buy), follow the recipe card, and you’re good to go.
The result? You feel like you’re actually cooking — but with a serious boost.
Quick Doesn’t Mean Boring
Let’s be real: fast dinners usually mean plain pasta, eggs on toast, or a sad stir-fry. But SimplyCook completely flipped that for me.
In 20 minutes, I’ve made meals like Jambalaya, Beef Stroganoff, Thai Red Curry, and even a Cuban Mojo Pork that I now make once a month without fail. The flavors are bold, fresh, and honestly better than a lot of restaurant takeaways I’ve had. And the best part? I didn’t need a cabinet full of random spices I’d only use once.
What surprised me most was how much variety there is. Whether you like Asian-inspired dishes, comforting European meals, or spicy Latin American recipes — SimplyCook has something that’ll fit your vibe (and your schedule).
Built for Busy People (Like, Really Busy)
I don’t know about you, but I don’t have time to meal prep for four hours on a Sunday. And I definitely don’t want to cook something complicated when I get home from work at 7 p.m.
That’s why SimplyCook fits so well into my week. I can keep the kits in my cupboard (they don’t expire for ages), and when I’m ready, I just choose one and grab the fresh stuff I need. No stress, no waste.
It also means I’m not stuck with ingredients I won’t use. One week I might be in the mood for spicy noodles, and the next I might want something creamy and comforting. SimplyCook gives you that flexibility — without the pressure of subscription deadlines or giant deliveries.
Budget-Friendly, Without Tasting Like It
Eating well when you’re short on time and money is a challenge. Full meal kits can be expensive, especially if you’re cooking for more than one person. Takeout adds up fast. But with SimplyCook, I spend less than £3 per serving, even after buying my own fresh ingredients.
That’s the beauty of it — you control what you spend. Want to use frozen prawns instead of fresh? No problem. Fancy swapping chicken for tofu? Go for it. The flavor kits work with what you’ve got.
Plus, the first box only costs £1 (yes, seriously). After that, it’s £9.99 for four recipes — and you can pause, skip, or cancel anytime. No drama, no hidden fees.
Final Thoughts: Worth It?
If your schedule is packed and your motivation to cook is low, SimplyCook might be exactly what you need.
It takes the stress out of cooking, saves you time, and still lets you enjoy real, tasty food. You’re not just heating something up — you’re still cooking. But with way less mess, way less planning, and way more flavor.
For me, SimplyCook has become that secret weapon in the kitchen I never knew I needed. And now? I actually look forward to making dinner — even on Mondays.
