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Meals & ingredients

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Meals, ingredients & nutrition

Find the current menu

Open On the Menu on the Tough Cookies website to browse the meals currently listed. Menus change, so check the current listing for availability. 1. Open On the Menu. 2. Review the…

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Meals, ingredients & nutrition

Choose meals for your nutrition goals

Compare nutrition information for the exact meals and portions you are considering. A plan name alone does not tell you the calories, carbohydrates, fat or sodium in every dish. 1…

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Meals, ingredients & nutrition

How we approach food preparation

We cook meals from scratch in our kitchen outside Boston, including preparing vegetables and making marinades and sauces in-house. Our meals arrive fresh and fully cooked, ready fo…

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Meals, ingredients & nutrition

Find portions to share

Open the current menu and check Sides & Proteins for separate items to serve alongside meals or share. Some items are described as family-style. Check the exact item description f…

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Meals, ingredients & nutrition

Find vegetarian meals

Yes, vegetarian meals are offered. Open the current menu, choose the delivery week you need, and look for the V badge. Review the meal details and ingredients, including sauces an…

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Meals, ingredients & nutrition

Find vegan meals

Yes, vegan meals are offered. Open the current menu, choose the delivery week you need, and look for the VG badge. Check the complete meal details and ingredients, including sauce…

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Meals, ingredients & nutrition

Ask about a medical dietary requirement

If you have a medical dietary requirement, review the exact meal’s ingredient and nutrition information and ask about anything unclear before ordering. A plan name or dietary optio…

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Meals, ingredients & nutrition

Are all meals gluten-free?

Some meals contain gluten, so check the ingredients for the exact dish you want. A standard recipe and a requested gluten-free modification may have different ingredients. Review…

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Meals, ingredients & nutrition

Understand individual meal portions

Individual prepared meals are intended as single portions. The amount of food varies by meal and portion option. Review the portion and serving information for the meal you are co…

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Meals, ingredients & nutrition

Find a meal’s ingredients and nutrition

Open the meal details on On the Menu to find its ingredients and available nutrition information. Check the exact meal and portion or variation you are considering. 1. Open On the…

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Meals, ingredients & nutrition

Choose a gluten-free or dairy-free option

Plan customization includes gluten-free, dairy-free and combined gluten-and-dairy-free choices. Check the specific meals and any unclear modifications with the team. 1. Open the d…

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