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I have eaten many vegetarian barbecued foods, but this one is by far the best. MorningStar usually does a pretty good job of making their frozen vegetarian products tasty, and this one succeeds mainly because of the sauce. Seriously, MorningStar should consider bottling the barbecue sauce it uses for this product.
There are two servings per package, and each riblet has 210 calories. I have made sandwiches with the riblets as well as used it as a main course with sides like macaroni and cheese, corn, sweet or mashed potatoes, etc. One riblet is very filling.
I have only microwaved these (you can also cook them in the oven), but the cooking time, in my opinion, is incorrect. Although it says to microwave it for almost four minutes (after cutting two slits in the plastic), I’ve been successful with cooking it for two minutes and forty seconds. Also, when I cut the slits, I cut almost all the way across on both ends, so when the cooking is completed I can just slide the riblet out of the package. It reduces the mess, and, believe me, these things can get sticky and messy.
Five out of five stars.
https://www.morningstarfarms.com/products/meal-starters/hickory-bbq-riblets
I am a big fan of butternut squash ravioli. I’ve ordered it in restaurants and also bought a frozen version (can’t remember the brand) some months ago. I was looking forward to trying this fresh pasta, especially after enjoying a different variety of this company’s ravioli.
This one was a big disappointment. It was easy to prepare, but the taste was bland and slightly off. Surprisingly, the package says it’s “New and Improved.” I’m not sure how they screwed this up, but I won’t buy it again.
In addition, if you do like it, there are exactly ten ravioli in the package. The contents are supposed to serve two. Good luck with that.
Three out of five stars.
http://www.montereygourmetfoods.com/products/pasta/ravioli/signature-recipe/butternut-squash-ravioli
I love fresh pasta. I’ve tried in the past to make my own but haven’t had much luck.
Recently Publix had a BOGO on Monterey Gourmet Foods fresh pasta (it’s located in the refrigerated section). I bought the Fire Roasted Mushroom & Four Cheese Ravioli.
It’s very easy to prepare–boil it for four to five minutes. I then poured a sauteed mushroom/onion mixture over the top, added a small amount of butter and cheese, and microwaved it for a minute.
It was delicious. The pasta was tender, and the ravioli filling was flavorful. The ravioli tasted as good as what I’ve had in restaurants.
There are two servings per package, and each serving has only 290 calories.
Five out of five stars.
Whoever invented corn dogs must be a genius. Hot dogs surrounded by a corn meal blanket–what’s not to like?
The MorningStar Farms Corn Dogs come four to a box, and they are delicious. One corn dog has only 150 calories, so you’ll probably want to make two. Yes, you can microwave them, but, trust me, they taste better if you follow the oven instructions (350 degrees for 20 minutes). Also, MorningStar sells mini corn dogs, but the ones on the stick aren’t as mushy.
I garnish these with ketchup and/or mustard. If I’m eating them with my partner we make a honey/mayo/mustard sauce that’s pretty good.
Five out of five stars.
https://www.morningstarfarms.com/products/veggie-dogs/veggie-corn-dogs
Even after decades of becoming vegetarian, sometimes I’m in the mood for a hot dog. In the past I’ve enjoyed Lightlife hot dogs, but this time I tried MorningStar’s version.
The veggie dogs come six to a package. There are only 50 calories per dog, but you’ll probably want to eat two. Like many MorningStar products you have different cooking method options. If you’re in a hurry, you can cook one hot dog in the microwave for sixty seconds or less. If you have more time, you might want to choose the skillet method because you run less of a risk of a rubbery dog.
The MorningStar veggie dogs are tasty and filling. I often put them on a potato bread roll and then add condiments (everything from sauerkraut to ketchup and onions). The veggie dogs definitely satisfy the craving for hot dogs.
Five out of five stars.
https://www.morningstarfarms.com/products/veggie-dogs/veggie-dogs
