Lean Cuisine is horrible

[nanette1985]

Didn't Lean Cuisine used to be okay? I mean, not as good as regular stouffer's, but smaller and not yucky. Now, the box says "new and improved."

It was on sale and I had coupons, so it was really cheap - but WHOA, it's awful. I've already thrown away a bunch of stuff like chicken enchiladas, peanut chicken, etc. Now I'm "enjoying" a chicken parmesan - watery, the only taste is pepper, and the chicken would taste like cardboard if there is cardboard this icky. Plus the chicken piece is tiny, and in the picture there is cheese on it, but there isn't any cheese.

I apologize if you love the stuff.

Back to the kitchen to make a pbj sandwich so that I get some actual food.

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

It should be illegal to sell something that a dog won't eat. My dad got some imitation cheese that the dog wouldn't touch.

 

[bobdole369]

I never remembered lean cuisine being OK.

 

[RaistlinZ]

"New and improved" usually means "higher priced and lowered quantity".

 

[nanette1985]

Originally posted by: bobdole369
I never remembered lean cuisine being OK.

I have low standards . . .

 

[dbk]

Healthy choice is alright. I like their panini breads

 

[CraKaJaX]

If you're in a dorm I can see it. At home? God help you.

 

[bobdole369]

Healthy choice is alright.


^^^ /agree

 

[speg]

Is this those pre-made trays you put in the microwave?

If so, /vomit

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: ConstipatedVigilante
It should be illegal to sell something that a dog won't eat. My dad got some imitation cheese that the dog wouldn't touch.

If the dog doesn't go for it, that's seriously extremely bad LOL.

 

[Q]

Originally posted by: speg
Is this those pre-made trays you put in the microwave?

Really?

 

[EGGO]

You're better off eating other things anyway. It may be cheaper to get a pound of Cajun or Italian style turkey from the deli section and get some good bread.

 

[xSauronx]

some stouffers stuff is ok, thats about the only frozen meal things ill get (and usually if anything, its mac n cheese and pizza for when i dont feel like, or have time to, cook)

but i made shrimp etouffee for dinner tonight so....nyah

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: ConstipatedVigilante
It should be illegal to sell something that a dog won't eat. My dad got some imitation cheese that the dog wouldn't touch.

One of my dogs will eat poop, but not black olives. I'm not going to him for any sort of culinary guidance.

 

[zinfamous]

I grew up on LC cheese manicotti. Haven't had it in years, but I hope that didn't hit the crap meter too.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: ConstipatedVigilante
It should be illegal to sell something that a dog won't eat. My dad got some imitation cheese that the dog wouldn't touch.

One of my dogs will eat poop, but not black olives. I'm not going to him for any sort of culinary guidance.

:thumbsup:

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: ConstipatedVigilante
It should be illegal to sell something that a dog won't eat. My dad got some imitation cheese that the dog wouldn't touch.

My brother's dog won't eat apples. I know a dog that will eat bark, rocks, lizards...his own feet, etc.

I can't find a valid reason to evoke a dog's palate.

 

[SagaLore]

I agree, Lean Cuisine is bad. And its super tiny portions.

Try the Healthy Choice Steamers. Its has NO preservatives, and its a good portion of tasty food. Plus it mainly cooks by steaming from the bottom, before the main dish goes back into the sauce. Cool idea.

 

[sjwaste]

What's the point of the "healthy" tv dinners? It's all processed shit. You might as well just go with the full calorie variety and enjoy it.

You're kidding yourself if you're eating Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, whatever and think there is any sort of health benefit from doing so. It might have fewer calories than its regular counterpart, but a quick glance at the ingredients (and yeah, hypocritically, I eat these things from time to time) and it's hard to imagine what actual food went into these things.

 

[GeekDrew]

Originally posted by: sjwaste
What's the point of the "healthy" tv dinners? It's all processed shit. You might as well just go with the full calorie variety and enjoy it.

You're kidding yourself if you're eating Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, whatever and think there is any sort of health benefit from doing so. It might have fewer calories than its regular counterpart, but a quick glance at the ingredients (and yeah, hypocritically, I eat these things from time to time) and it's hard to imagine what actual food went into these things.

Or, take my opinion: who cares what actual food went into them, when they taste decent and have fewer calories than their "regular" counterpart?

 

[yhelothar]

those marie calendars were on sale for $2 last time! that's el banquet cheapo banquet levels for $/oz, and are one of the best tasting meals.
the chicken parmaseana, for example. cheese on a fried chicken patty.. you can also put it in you toaster oven midway in microwave to make it yummier. and the sauce comes in a packet where it gets simmered.
then get some safeway select cheese bread.. $2 a box...

 

[sjwaste]

Originally posted by: GeekDrew

Originally posted by: sjwaste
What's the point of the "healthy" tv dinners? It's all processed shit. You might as well just go with the full calorie variety and enjoy it.

You're kidding yourself if you're eating Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, whatever and think there is any sort of health benefit from doing so. It might have fewer calories than its regular counterpart, but a quick glance at the ingredients (and yeah, hypocritically, I eat these things from time to time) and it's hard to imagine what actual food went into these things.

Or, take my opinion: who cares what actual food went into them, when they taste decent and have fewer calories than their "regular" counterpart?

Because calories aren't the only consideration. I suppose you'll eat less with these, but you'd probably be healthier with actual food. Portion control doesn't have to come out of a box. When it does, it's full of additives that don't occur in a normal diet. Then again, what's normal now?

 

[Davan]

Originally posted by: sjwaste
What's the point of the "healthy" tv dinners? It's all processed shit. You might as well just go with the full calorie variety and enjoy it.

You're kidding yourself if you're eating Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, whatever and think there is any sort of health benefit from doing so. It might have fewer calories than its regular counterpart, but a quick glance at the ingredients (and yeah, hypocritically, I eat these things from time to time) and it's hard to imagine what actual food went into these things.

I dunno. The Boston Market turkey dinner is really good. Has tasty mashed potatos, good gravy, and green beans/carrots mix, and I never get tired of it. At only 340 calories its a steal and very filling. Have gotten it on sale for as low as $2 each, stock up with like 20 of em when this happens.

 

[dlx22]

the only Lean Cuisine I ever felt was worth it is was the chicken alfredo...I could get full on 2-3 of thoses....but those were the desperate college days, haven't touched them since

 

[nerp]

Learn to cook.