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You are here: Home / Cooking / Crazy Busy Nights Need #HonestlyGood Food

Crazy Busy Nights Need #HonestlyGood Food

October 22, 2013 By Shannah Coe 53 Comments

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Lean Cuisine, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HonestlyGood #ad http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO.

It is Tuesday.  In our house, that means that I am home for exactly 15 minutes between the hours of 5am and 8:30pm.  Those 15 minutes have to be filled with all of the following:
– changing out of my work clothes
– ensuring my daughter is ready for gymnastics {dressed, fed, hair pulled back, water bottle full, etc}
– eating dinner

Clearly, with all that and such limited time, I have no time to really make a dinner.  However, with my focus on cleaner, healthier eating, I don’t want to end up in the drive thru line every Tuesday either.   That’s where the newest meals from Lean Cuisine, #HonestlyGood meals, come in.  I am able to get a delicious meal that I know is healthy and made with 100% all natural, wholesome ingredients cooked in 5 minutes.Honestly Good Meals_wm

I was running errands on the weekend one day and saw these new meals in freezer section of Target.  The Pineapple Black Pepper Beef and Pomegranate Chicken flavors immediately caught my eye.  So, I grabbed them and tossed them into my cart knowing I would thank myself for this come the following Tuesday and Thursday {oh yeah, my schedule is the same on Thursdays…15 minutes at home}.
On Tuesday, I grabbed my meal out of the fridge and ripped open the package while trying to fill a water bottle and convince my daughter that she needed to wear pants over her gymnastics leotard.Honestly Good Packaging_wmIngredients with labels_wmThe main ingredients went in for 3 minutes giving me just enough time to throw on some comfy clothes.  Then, I poured my sauce on before heating it for another 2 minutes…the perfect amount of time to pull a 6 year old’s hair back into the required gymnastics pony tail.Lean Cuisine and Ponytail

I have a rule in my house: No matter how busy we are…food goes on a plate.  I think there is something psychological about it but eating food off of a plate makes the meal seem more real and less rushed.Meal on Plate Top View_wmCloseup of Rice_wm Do you see that? Real pineapple bits inside the rice. They were so good.
Beans Up Close_wm I am seriously amazed at the bright color of the beans and how fresh they tasted. Most of the time, the vegetables for my microwaveable meals have come out a dingy green color.

I managed to eat my entire meal and still get out of the door on time with my belly full and no food guilt in sight thanks to my smart choices.  I repeated the whole thing on Thursday with the Pomengranate Chicken and now these meals are on my must buy list from the store so I know I will get a good meal on gymnastics days.  I’m anxious to try all six varities to find my favorites.Horizontal Chicken Dish_wm

Oh, another thing I can feel good about {in addition to my shrinking waist thanks to my smart choices like this one}:  Lean Cuisine is working together with farmers to donate a portion of the vegetables grown for these #HonestlyGood meals to local communities.  I eat well and so do other in my community.  That is a win-win in my book.

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  1. Debra says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:54 am

    They look like healthy dishes with a good sized portion – which is often my biggest complaint about meals like this (well, there’s also the sodium levels which are always so high!). Looks like a great dinner alternative when you’re on the go with events and kid activities!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      The portions were perfect. I think they really did a great job when they created this line of meals.

      Reply
  2. amy @ one artsy mama says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:55 am

    Yum! I love Lean Cuisine. I tried the pomegranate chicken and it is SO good!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      That one was really good. I liked the pineapple beef too.

      Reply
  3. Mary Ellen says

    October 22, 2013 at 10:08 am

    Love these, buy them often for a quick meal when I don’t feel like cooking.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      These are definitely great options when you need a meal in a pinch.

      Reply
  4. Trisha D. says

    October 22, 2013 at 10:21 am

    I love your rule about everything going on a plate. I think that’s something we need to practice in our home. We already make sure that when we’re home together that we sit down at the dinner table and eat.

    I had no idea that Lean Cuisine was showing communities love by donating vegetables. How amazing!!

    Thanks for sharing!!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      I think putting it on a plate makes such a difference in the way your approach a meal. My husband thinks I am little nuts because he would rather limit the number of dirty dishes.

      Reply
  5. Ashley B. says

    October 22, 2013 at 11:12 am

    It is so nice to see “freezer meals” progressing! I’ve actually been hearing a lot of buzz around Lean Cuisine Honestly Good, so instead of skipping the frozen foods section the next time I shop, I’m going to pick one of these meals up and give them a try 🙂
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      Definitely give these a try. They are so much better than a lot frozen meals out there.

      Reply
  6. Kallee says

    October 22, 2013 at 11:31 am

    This look like amazing dishes. I love that they they are healthy, yet quick and so many wonderful choices of “adult” flavors”

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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      These are definitely on my go to list now for busy nights or when I need a lunch at the office. The flavors are wonderful!

      Reply
  7. Dee says

    October 22, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    WOW! These actually look really great! I haven’t had lunch yet…drool…
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:23 pm

      They are so delicious {and would make a perfect lunch}!

      Reply
  8. Shauna says

    October 22, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    That rice looks amazing… wow… all of it looks great! Thanks for sharing

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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:17 pm

      I loved the whole grains in the rice part. Definitely delicious.

      Reply
  9. Jenny @ MyLittleMe says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    They look good! Most microwave meals seriously do not look that appetizing.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      This is definitely one of the first that I have had that looked that good!

      Reply
  10. Jessica @Bkeepsushonest says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    That looks delicious and quick!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:15 pm

      They are both quick and delicious! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Jennifer B says

    October 22, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    These look so delicious and make dinner a breeze! I will have to check them out!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:12 pm

      Definitely give them a try. They are delicious meals that cook super fast.

      Reply
  12. Emerald says

    October 22, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    quick, healthy and delicious everything a frozen meal should be.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:12 pm

      Exactly! We were so pleased with the quality.

      Reply
  13. Malia says

    October 22, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    That looks really good. It actually looks like a home cooked meal!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:11 pm

      Thanks! My husband was so surprised because he thought I had actually cooked dinner!

      Reply
  14. Theresa says

    October 22, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Your photos are amazing!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:11 pm

      Thank you! I really appreciate the compliment.

      Reply
  15. Amy Lynn Desrosiers says

    October 22, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    Wow, these look like homemade gourmet meals!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 1:57 pm

      I totally agree. I would have never guessed something that nice looking could come from a microwave.

      Reply
  16. Steph @ The Silly Pearl says

    October 22, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    Looks delicious…what yummy flavors!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 1:52 pm

      Both of these were delicious. I love the pineapple pieces in the beef one.

      Reply
  17. Virginia @thatbaldchick says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    It looks honestly delish!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 1:41 pm

      It is definitely delicious. I loved the whole grains and fresh vegetables.

      Reply
  18. Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    Always good to have these around for crazy busy nights

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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 1:40 pm

      Yep. I now keep a few of these in our freezer for gymnastics nights or other busy evenings.

      Reply
  19. Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says

    October 22, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    Ok those look AMAZING! I love Lean Cuisine but haven’t tried some of the newer flavors.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 1:38 pm

      Definitely try the newer flavors! They are delicious.

      Reply
  20. Shanna says

    October 22, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    That looks really good! And easy!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 1:37 pm

      Doesn’t it look delicious?! I love that it is done in 5 minutes!

      Reply
  21. Emily @ The Benson Street says

    October 23, 2013 at 12:01 am

    I’ve loved lean cuisine in the past, need to try some of these new kinds!

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  22. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    October 23, 2013 at 8:53 am

    That actually looks way better than I thought it would for a frozen meal. I’ve not seen this new part of the line in stores yet, but I’m going to look!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 1:36 pm

      Doesn’t it look amazing?! I was a little surprised when it came out of the microwave and looked so delicious.

      Reply
  23. Kathy Penney @ Sparkles And A Stove says

    October 23, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    I’m going to have to keep this in mind for a busy night go to! Great pics!
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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 1:32 pm

      Definitely consider putting a few in your freezer. They are life savers on a busy night.

      Reply
  24. Danielle @ We Have It All says

    October 23, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    I’ll need to pick some of these up, I haven’t had them in a long time. And I love your rule about putting food on a plate. Great idea.

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    • Shannah Coe says

      October 23, 2013 at 1:31 pm

      I hadn’t had many of the Lean Cuisines in awhile either. The flavor of these was so delicious and I loved how fast they cooked.

      Reply
  25. Trice says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    I love lean Cuisine…. they are my lunch just about every day. I have seen these new meals in the store but have not tried them yet… Looks like a new favorite.
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  26. Casandra says

    October 23, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    That came out of a microwave? Holy cow have I been living under a rock! Those look delicious and like someone spent all day cooking! You know what I’m looking for in the freezer next time I go shopping. These would be perfect lunches to take to school!

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  27. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    October 24, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    I wanted to try the Pomegranate Chicken one but my local store was out! It must be good if it’s so popular that it’s gone 🙂 I’ll keep looking 🙂 Stopping by from blog boost.

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  28. James Peterson says

    December 27, 2020 at 7:38 am

    If something tastes better than you expected, you could use the word wow to express your surprise. If you say something tastes amazing, you’re saying it tastes even better than great or really good.

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  29. ragiwe says

    January 22, 2021 at 7:26 am

    If something tastes better than you expected, you could use the word wow to express your surprise. If you say something tastes amazing, you’re saying it tastes even better than great or really good.

    Reply
  30. Suraj Roy says

    January 29, 2021 at 6:22 pm

    Amazing writing.. I really enjoyed your writing. Will make it tomorrow. Thanks buddy 🙂
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