The one drawback of the epicurean lifestyle is finding time for preparation. After all, the preparation of a fine meal is every bit as enjoyable as the indulgence in it. Yet many of us don’t always have room in our schedules, which is why we’ve curated a wonderful selection of oven-ready and prepared meals that are the next best thing to your own recipes — and perhaps a few that surpass them!

These mouth-watering items allow you to satisfy your discriminating taste without sacrificing hours in the kitchen.