#frozen-meals

#frozen-meals

They're tasty on their own, but there are also a ton of ways you can upgrade your frozen Kirkland Signature chicken bakes to make them taste even better. By using a few extra ingredients - or just preparing them a different way than you're used to - you can take an average freezer meal and turn it into something that feels like a step up from Costco food court fare.

While we loved the beef pie's lush, dimensional gravy (a hallmark of ultra-savory beef pot pies over their creamy chicken counterpart), this pie's chief sin was that there just weren't enough veggies or beef in the filling. Still, it wasn't bad. As we mentioned in our review, "Was this beef pot pie better than a chicken pot pie? No, but it was still pretty tasty, and if you tend to prefer beef over chicken anyway, then you really can't go wrong with this option."

You receive the compliments with grace and humility - and a little guilt. After all, you're harboring a secret. A little white lie, perhaps, but one you don't dare let out. What harm could it possibly do to let everyone believe you painstakingly crafted tonight's meal? None, hopefully. In either case, you'll never let your guests know they're indulging in lasagna courtesy of Walmart.

The Swanson brothers had no idea what they were setting into motion with that first turkey and stuffing meal in 1953. Believe it or not, those early renditions weren't even designed for the microwave - ovens were the go-to, since microwaves hadn't yet become a common household item. Fast forward to today, and frozen dinner brands span the entire freezer aisle (and then some). Some are health-focused, while others are products of well-known restaurant chains.

As for why we won't touch frozen food, Ramsay's reasons are understandable, but they're also a little tone-deaf. "It's so easy to prepare a quick meal using fresh produce, such as a simple stir-fry, but people still resort to ready meals that all taste exactly the same," he told the outlet. It's certainly true that there are plenty of quick and easy recipes if you're in a rush and that plenty of frozen foods are of less-than-ideal quality.

The Real Good Foods chicken enchiladas boast a high protein content with 31 grams per serving, featuring unique chicken and cheese tortillas for added nutrition.