Don't Underestimate Frozen Food on Those Cold Winter Nights

By Chuck Sudo in Food on Jan 25, 2008 4:00PM

Some days, we just don't feel like cooking and can't be bothered to start the car. That's when you realize that you've underestimated frozen food. Ahh, frozen food. The bachelor's friend. The easy girl at your favorite bar. Let's enjoy her, shall we? Our bar today is Trader Joe's. Let's see what he has to offer.

Breakfast – Start off relatively guilt free with some frozen, steel-cut oatmeal. 4 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein and only 150 calories per serving. At only $0.80 a serving, this can't be beat. Like the nice, somewhat homely girl at the bar, you'll feel like you did something good after trying it.

Lunch – Indulge in some frozen mac 'n cheese. If oatmeal was the plain Jane of your day, this four cheese, perfectly cooked pasta meal is that hot blonde in the corner you know you should avoid but can't get yourself to turn away from. It's a heart-stopper and the Trader Joe's happily lists it as an employee favorite. They've all passed away from heart disease but the victims still line up. This stuff is great.

Dinner – End your day with a spicy number by whipping up some chimichurri rice. Add some frozen corn to add some sweetness and balance out the spice and toss in some frozen chicken breast strips make it into a well rounded meal you could take home to mother.

What's your favorite frozen food indulgence? Give us her number.

Thanks, Laura!