Comments on: Microwave Voodoo: Lean Cuisine Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Panini http://erincooks.com/microwave-voodoo-lean-cuisine-chicken-mushroom-and-spinach-panini/ A Picture is Worth a 1000 Calories Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:43:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Hännihaus » Blog Archive » That’s What She Said–A Hannihaus Snippet http://erincooks.com/microwave-voodoo-lean-cuisine-chicken-mushroom-and-spinach-panini/#comment-9714 Hännihaus » Blog Archive » That’s What She Said–A Hannihaus Snippet Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:23:48 +0000 http://erincooks.com/2008/03/26/microwave-voodoo/#comment-9714 [...] were less commented than those that were quickly concocted—folks got all crazy-like commenting on toaster sandwiches but were kind of meh about her pistachio [...] [...] were less commented than those that were quickly concocted—folks got all crazy-like commenting on toaster sandwiches but were kind of meh about her pistachio [...]

]]> By: Elle http://erincooks.com/microwave-voodoo-lean-cuisine-chicken-mushroom-and-spinach-panini/#comment-5708 Elle Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:06:32 +0000 http://erincooks.com/2008/03/26/microwave-voodoo/#comment-5708 That looks pretty good, for a voodoo'd microwave sandwich! That looks pretty good, for a voodoo’d microwave sandwich!

]]> By: geeky http://erincooks.com/microwave-voodoo-lean-cuisine-chicken-mushroom-and-spinach-panini/#comment-5704 geeky Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:55:09 +0000 http://erincooks.com/2008/03/26/microwave-voodoo/#comment-5704 I eat LCs for lunch all the time (too lazy to pack). I haven't tried these yet, but I will now based on your recommendation! I eat LCs for lunch all the time (too lazy to pack). I haven’t tried these yet, but I will now based on your recommendation!

]]> By: Cze-Johnson Carrie http://erincooks.com/microwave-voodoo-lean-cuisine-chicken-mushroom-and-spinach-panini/#comment-5702 Cze-Johnson Carrie Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:41:45 +0000 http://erincooks.com/2008/03/26/microwave-voodoo/#comment-5702 the healthy choice steamer bowls aren't bad, either. feels less like food-in-slop like the LC saucey things. (alfredos etc) But LC AND Healthy choice panini sandwiches are good. the pizzas also have the foil griller thing to help make a crisp crust. those are not as good as the sandwiches, in my opinion, though. the steak cheddar and mushroom one is what it is. the flavor is tasty with the seasonings they use, but yeah.. don't think about what you're eating while you're eating it. just don't. btw.. if you're watching sodium levels, I've found that LC is MUCH higher than the healthy choice options. and Smart Ones brand has a better offering of mexican-inspired dishes.. but overall their stuff is pretty middle-of-the-road. and on the subject of frozen prepared foods... have you seen those green giant single-servings? they make a broccoli and cheese container that's like 60 calories, and is good. broccoli maintains its 'bite', and the cheese sauce is nice. I like heating one up and putting on a baked potato. I just realized I have WAY too much knowledge/experience with prepared foods. sigh. the healthy choice steamer bowls aren’t bad, either. feels less like food-in-slop like the LC saucey things. (alfredos etc)

But LC AND Healthy choice panini sandwiches are good. the pizzas also have the foil griller thing to help make a crisp crust. those are not as good as the sandwiches, in my opinion, though.

the steak cheddar and mushroom one is what it is. the flavor is tasty with the seasonings they use, but yeah.. don’t think about what you’re eating while you’re eating it. just don’t.

btw.. if you’re watching sodium levels, I’ve found that LC is MUCH higher than the healthy choice options. and Smart Ones brand has a better offering of mexican-inspired dishes.. but overall their stuff is pretty middle-of-the-road.

and on the subject of frozen prepared foods… have you seen those green giant single-servings? they make a broccoli and cheese container that’s like 60 calories, and is good. broccoli maintains its ‘bite’, and the cheese sauce is nice. I like heating one up and putting on a baked potato.

I just realized I have WAY too much knowledge/experience with prepared foods. sigh.

]]> By: Donald http://erincooks.com/microwave-voodoo-lean-cuisine-chicken-mushroom-and-spinach-panini/#comment-5695 Donald Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:51:00 +0000 http://erincooks.com/2008/03/26/microwave-voodoo/#comment-5695 Erin, I've seen them tons of times in our mike room at work and they actually look good. I've wondered about them though. So many microwave sandwiches or other meals for that matter, don't work for me. That pic looks goos though. You say it was, huh? Erin,

I’ve seen them tons of times in our mike room at work and they actually look good. I’ve wondered about them though. So many microwave sandwiches or other meals for that matter, don’t work for me. That pic looks goos though. You say it was, huh?

]]> By: Allen http://erincooks.com/microwave-voodoo-lean-cuisine-chicken-mushroom-and-spinach-panini/#comment-5690 Allen Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:45:39 +0000 http://erincooks.com/2008/03/26/microwave-voodoo/#comment-5690 I've always wondered what those frozen sandwiches would turn out like -- it sounds like a satisfying quick and easy lunch. I didn't realize you had an iphone ... I knew there was a reason I liked you :-) I l-o-v-e it. I’ve always wondered what those frozen sandwiches would turn out like — it sounds like a satisfying quick and easy lunch. I didn’t realize you had an iphone … I knew there was a reason I liked you :-) I l-o-v-e it.

]]> By: Erin http://erincooks.com/microwave-voodoo-lean-cuisine-chicken-mushroom-and-spinach-panini/#comment-5687 Erin Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:52:02 +0000 http://erincooks.com/2008/03/26/microwave-voodoo/#comment-5687 Nix - Well, I didn't say they were "good for you." I'm certain they are chocked full of preservatives and things you can't pronounce. It's really about low-cal convenience. Or office laziness. Nix – Well, I didn’t say they were “good for you.” I’m certain they are chocked full of preservatives and things you can’t pronounce. It’s really about low-cal convenience. Or office laziness.

]]> By: Nix http://erincooks.com/microwave-voodoo-lean-cuisine-chicken-mushroom-and-spinach-panini/#comment-5686 Nix Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:49:32 +0000 http://erincooks.com/2008/03/26/microwave-voodoo/#comment-5686 Hmmm. I wonder if there a lot of weird chemicals and preservatives in them. I've always wanted to try the LC foods but never have. You've given me hope that this "fast food" may actually be good. Thanks, Erin. Hmmm. I wonder if there a lot of weird chemicals and preservatives in them. I’ve always wanted to try the LC foods but never have. You’ve given me hope that this “fast food” may actually be good. Thanks, Erin.

]]> By: Erin http://erincooks.com/microwave-voodoo-lean-cuisine-chicken-mushroom-and-spinach-panini/#comment-5684 Erin Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:06:02 +0000 http://erincooks.com/2008/03/26/microwave-voodoo/#comment-5684 Abbey - Hmm...lunch suggestions. Usually I have leftovers from things I've cooked for dinner the night before, but if I haven't cooked I'll eat a frozen dinner. I really love a lot of the Amy's meals. Especially the pasta bowls (http://www.amys.com/products/category_view.php?prod_category=12). Another favorite is the Stouffers Vegetable Lasagna (http://www.stouffers.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=138). I used to eat turkey, pickles, and provolone on wheat with a cup of cottage cheese all the time until I got seriously sick of it. Don't be like me. Mix it up ;) Sarah & Deb - The thought of Microwaved steak freaks me out...but you're the third person who mentioned liking it so we'll see... Lys - I'm actually not a big fan. Most of their dinners usually do leave me feeling hungry. Let's face it, 5 raviolis and some pea pods aren't really enough to keep me full until dinner. However, I have been impressed with their pizzas and now this sandwich. I don't know how I feel about cheese steak though...is it seriously good? Microwaved mushrooms is one thing...but steak? I don't know... Abbey – Hmm…lunch suggestions. Usually I have leftovers from things I’ve cooked for dinner the night before, but if I haven’t cooked I’ll eat a frozen dinner. I really love a lot of the Amy’s meals. Especially the pasta bowls (http://www.amys.com/products/category_view.php?prod_category=12). Another favorite is the Stouffers Vegetable Lasagna (http://www.stouffers.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=138). I used to eat turkey, pickles, and provolone on wheat with a cup of cottage cheese all the time until I got seriously sick of it. Don’t be like me. Mix it up ;)

Sarah & Deb – The thought of Microwaved steak freaks me out…but you’re the third person who mentioned liking it so we’ll see…

Lys – I’m actually not a big fan. Most of their dinners usually do leave me feeling hungry. Let’s face it, 5 raviolis and some pea pods aren’t really enough to keep me full until dinner. However, I have been impressed with their pizzas and now this sandwich. I don’t know how I feel about cheese steak though…is it seriously good? Microwaved mushrooms is one thing…but steak? I don’t know…

]]> By: Lys http://erincooks.com/microwave-voodoo-lean-cuisine-chicken-mushroom-and-spinach-panini/#comment-5683 Lys Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:26:06 +0000 http://erincooks.com/2008/03/26/microwave-voodoo/#comment-5683 I love LC - something about it is soooo good but doesn't go straight to the butt (and my butt doesn't need any new additions). The cheese steak one - I haven't tried it but the Chicken Club & the Chicken Spinach or whatever is not bad. I love LC – something about it is soooo good but doesn’t go straight to the butt (and my butt doesn’t need any new additions). The cheese steak one – I haven’t tried it but the Chicken Club & the Chicken Spinach or whatever is not bad.

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