Mr. Food Test Kitchen: March 4 2013 Special Meatballs

You know, we all want to eat healthier and smarter and, as always, we want to save every penny possible while we're at it. And with March being National Frozen Food Month, I can't think of a better time to take advantage of all of the savings that we're seeing at our market. Today the freezer aisle is full of restaurant- and chef-inspired meals that are ready and waiting for us. No need to go to the take-out window when we can find the same quality in the freezer section, where it's ready and waiting for us whenever we need it. And when we're pressed for time, did you know that frozen fruits and veggies are not only super convenient, they're harvested fresh from the farm, packed and frozen within hours of being picked, locking in all those nutrients? Talk about a fresh and welcome addition to our busy lifestyle. And if there's a sleepy head in your house, nothing says rise 'n' shine better than a steaming hot breakfast that's ready in minutes - well, without all the work. So let's celebrate this month by taking advantage of all the great sales. Stock up your freezer so you can throw together a freshly cooked meal in just minutes. Like we did here - starting with frozen meatballs and a few basics that we simmered all together in one skillet. And when you dish up these juicy meatballs accented with peppers, onions and a few tropical fruits that we thawed, serve that over rice and get ready for a meal loaded with fresh taste. Look, the recipe for "Chinatown Meatballs" is online now to help you fix dinner fast - thanks to a few freezer shortcuts. They're great in so many of our recipes because they're simply real food that's frozen and super convenient, and that's always a reason to say ... "OOH IT'S SO GOOD!!"