Frozen Dinners

[lcsamano]

Does anyone like to use the frozen dinners like stoffers lazagna or the chicken enchiladas? I have looked at them from time to time but I am not sure if it would just be taster to make them myself. I am sure that they are time savers but do they taste good.

[Mama Mangia]

A friend of mine served Stouffers lasagna to a bunch of us for lunch one day. I don't think I will ever eat it again - maybe it is because I am so spoiled by homemade - I don't know. I prefer to make extra for myself and freeze a separate lasagna for a rainy day. I've tasted their mac and cheese as well - I'll stick to homemade. I am not a fan of the boxed varieties either - too much MSG!

It's all a matter of taste. You may enjoy them very much. I have friends that really like it. I did try frozen enchiladas once (can't remember the name) - sorry - but first bite was spit out and they went into the trash.

[lcsamano]

I think I am spoiled as well. I don't even eat frozen lunches like Lean Cuisine or anything. I think I will stick to the fresh and homemade.

[Mama Mangia]

to be honest with you - it is so much healthier and you aren't getting all the preservatives, BHT, MSG, etc.

[Lila42]

I do not like the Stouffer's lasagna. It is nothing like what I make, but so much easier..If it's on sale, and I have a coupon, I will purchase it, but that's about it.

[medako]

If I want lasagna or enchiladas or whatnot, I'd much rather make them at home. For times that I know i'm going to be busy and not have time to make them for dinner, I'll make up big batches and freeze a few. Like Mama said, they're healthier, and they taste better.

[Mrs. Chipotle]

I do eat Lean Cuisines from time to time. When I take the time to pack my lunch, it's great but I don't always do that and they are a handy solution, although I don't want to eat them every day.

They're also not cheap but I only buy them on sale. I get a few of them and then grab one on the days that I don't have time to make a sandwich or other homemade lunch. I prefer not to eat out at lunch; too expensive and usually too heavy of a meal as well.

[Semigourmet]

I like the lasagna but don't eat it because of the sodium. I like to make my own enchiladas as my (Mexican Ex-mother - in law) tought me her mom's recipe for enchiladas. they are nummy. And my entire family loves them so I always make my own. If you would like the recipe let me know I would be happy to share.

[Recipes Cookbook Writer]

Making meals from scratch is so much more nutritious and the results have better taste. If you have the time, make it from scratch!

[chubbyalaskagriz]

Of course I prefer homemade anything... but when I'm lazy, or in a pinch- or when offering multiple entrees to a crowd, I enjoy a few Stouffers products. I like the vegetable lasagne, the chicken lasagne and their "Grandma's Chicken/Veggie/Rice Casserole" a lot.

When working at a few of the Princess resorts up north, the veggie lasagne was always popular in our staff dining room. Also, in the remote sie work camps where we served 4-5 entrees each meal, depending on the size of the camp, one of the meals typically was a convenience product like something from Stouffers.