Admit to a processed entree or side dish (not snack) you adore

[Anonymous]

The heat and serve Thai chicken thighs from Aldi.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’re not talking Oreos or Doritos. We’re talking a processed, middle-aisle or freezer entree or side dish (or “helper” to make an entree or side dish) that you love. You don’t even have to currently eat it—I’ll accept nostalgia items your parents used to make.

For me, it’s Rice-a-Roni, the San Francisco treat. There is something so comforting about that “rice and vermicelli blend” that is so satisfying as a side dish. I haven’t had it since before I was married, but I’m tempted.

https://www.myforkinglife.com/copycat-rice-a-roni-2/

No, no, no. The point of boxed food is that it is boxed food.

[Anonymous]

There were these Uncle Ben’s boxed soups—one was broccoli cheddar with rice, one was black bean and rice. I miss those!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The heat and serve Thai chicken thighs from Aldi.

Are these refrigerated or frozen? Because I’m going to look for them.

[Anonymous]

Stouffer’s Lasagna with Meat and Sauce (not the “Italian”)

Ever so often, I buy a Party Size one and it lasts for about two meals. Add a green salad and garlic bread—-perfect!

[Anonymous]

Marie Callender’s pot pies!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We’re not talking Oreos or Doritos. We’re talking a processed, middle-aisle or freezer entree or side dish (or “helper” to make an entree or side dish) that you love. You don’t even have to currently eat it—I’ll accept nostalgia items your parents used to make.

For me, it’s Rice-a-Roni, the San Francisco treat. There is something so comforting about that “rice and vermicelli blend” that is so satisfying as a side dish. I haven’t had it since before I was married, but I’m tempted.

https://www.myforkinglife.com/copycat-rice-a-roni-2/

No, no, no. The point of boxed food is that it is boxed food.

I'm the PP who posted this, also the spaghettios and hot dogs poster. Neither of which is boxed but that's irrelevant.

I don't have an issue with boxed or processed food, but if it's something I'd like to serve regularly then I'm going to at least test and see if there's a healthy sub. We've actually had fun making homemade spaghettios, but not hot dogs.

So, I might make the boxed one to remind me what it tastes like and also see if I still liked it, and then try making it to see if it is as good.

[Anonymous]

Do you mean like the Giant breaded mozzarella sticks you stick in the oven for 9 minutes on a Saturday afternoon and then eat all gooey and warm and then are so sick you can't face the idea of cooking dinner for your teenage kids so you give them the card and free rein on Doordash?

[Anonymous]

Shake n Bake pork chops (and applesauce).

[Anonymous]

I would never make it now but we used to make those Chef Boyardee pizza kits when I was a kid. It was a big deal.

[Anonymous]

Trader Joe’s Thai Shrimp Fried Rice

[Anonymous]

Frozen shumai.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We eat Pasta-Roni at least once a week. HHI of $225k but I grew up with more money.

Why wouldn’t you eat what you like in moderation?

Yes. Parmesan is our favorite.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would never make it now but we used to make those Chef Boyardee pizza kits when I was a kid. It was a big deal.

Ah ha ha same for me growing up, and true confession I have a kit in my pantry right now. But they no longer include the envelope of grated cheese and I miss that!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We eat Pasta-Roni at least once a week. HHI of $225k but I grew up with more money.

Why wouldn’t you eat what you like in moderation?

Because Sodium, but do you!