I still think they are a rip off, but I will admit I have bought them a few times when I had really great coupons. But, when I did, my family informed me mine tasted better....
So, I usually have several meals in the freezer that I made for those busy days. For example, when I make stir fry, I double the recipe and freeze half in a large freezer bag. While it is in the wok, I make my rice and in 15 minutes dinner is done.
I also make my own "hamburger helpers".
When I make it , it is cheaper less salt and no presertatives, and if the dinner contains an ingredient we don't like, I can leave it out.
I also try to keep some leftovers in my "TV tray" containers. These I can grab in a hurry to take to school if I get a call to sub teach. I just pop them in the microwave in the teachers lounge and I am set. They are also a good way to use up just one serving left from a dinner.
I also make and freeze waffles and pancakes. Just heat them up and they are ready to go.
I've tried to make my own corndogs, but usually the batter slides off the dog--still working on that one.
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