12 of Our Favorite Frozen Foods

Sept. 10 is National TV Dinner Day, and the date just so happens to land on the cusp of Fall TV premieres. Since we're all guilty of hitting up our freezer for a fast and easy dinner (mac and cheese and TV do go together), we asked our editors to share their favorite frozen foods so that you can enjoy them in front of your TV, too!

Stouffer's Macaroni and Cheese
Stouffer's

Stouffer's Macaroni and Cheese

There's nothing, I repeat, nothing that compares to Stouffer's Mac and Cheese. I had gotten so used to Kraft mac and cheese (delicious in its own way) that when I made homemade mac and cheese a few weeks ago I was struck hard by the realization that it tasted exactly like Stouffer's of my childhood. The homemade mac and cheese tasted like the frozen entree I had so much loved as a wee one. Either I need a new recipe, or Stouffer's just has that great cheesy taste down pat.

— Maggie Pehanick, associate editor, Entertainment

Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken
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Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken

I love Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken — totally naughty but I always add broccoli and eat it over TJ's Frozen Organic Brown Rice.

— Grace Hitchcock, senior audience development associate

Weight Watchers Smart Ones Santa Fe Rice and Beans
Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers Smart Ones Santa Fe Rice and Beans

This bargain-basement meal — seriously, you can sometimes find boxes of it on sale for $1 — reminds me of the Tex-Mex I grew up on in El Paso, TX. It's not authentic. It's not even really "good." But it tastes great. Mix black beans and rice, a gooey sour-cream sauce, stringy, hot cheese that gets a little burned around the corners, and a kick of mild green chile and I am in.

— Lindsay Miller, senior editor, Entertainment

Evol Veggie Fajita Burrito Plus Guacamole
Evol Foods

Evol Veggie Fajita Burrito Plus Guacamole

I must admit, I love a good frozen burrito . . . even for breakfast. I've always been a fan of Evol burritos, but now that the Veggie Fajita Burrito comes with a packet of guacamole, I love them even more.

— Anna Monette Roberts, associate editor, Food

Amy's Tofu Vegetable Lasagna
Amy's

Amy's Tofu Vegetable Lasagna

Amy's Tofu Vegetable Lasagna tastes cheesy and rich, like normal lasagna — without the actual meat.

— Laura Marie Meyers, associate editor, Celebrity & News

Char Siu Bao
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Char Siu Bao

In an ideal world, I'd eat dim sum every day (and not just for brunch), so I try to keep my freezer stocked with frozen, microwaveable char siu bao (Chinese barbecue pork buns) for a lazy but delicious dinner in a pinch. I usually get mine at an Asian supermarket, but Costco's are a solid second choice.

— Nicole Perry, assistant editor, Food

Beecher's World's Best Mac and Cheese
Bleecher's

Beecher's World's Best Mac and Cheese

Just heat up Beecher's World's Best Mac and Cheese in the oven and you have the most incredibly decadent, rich, cheesy dinner ever. It's so good.

— Tara Block, editor, Love & Sex and Smart Living

Trader Joe's Wild Mushroom & Black Truffle Flatbread
Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's Wild Mushroom & Black Truffle Flatbread

Trader Joe's Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle Flatbread is on my list of favorite foods ever. Once you've put it in the oven and your whole house smells like glory, it's impossible to believe that it was frozen to start with.

Pro tip: add a sunny side up egg on top for a flavor party in your mouth.

— Alessia Santoro, assistant editor, Moms

Healthy Choice Four Cheese Ziti Marinara
Healthy Choice

Healthy Choice Four Cheese Ziti Marinara

Healthy Choice Four Cheese Ziti Marinara is delicious and smells so good. Every time I heat it up, someone thinks it's homemade.

— Emily Bibb, former assistant editor, Home

Red Baron Cheese Pizza Singles
Red Baron

Red Baron Cheese Pizza Singles

The mini Red Baron Cheese Pizza Singles!

— Leah Melby, former associate editor, Fashion

Amy's Macaroni and Soy Cheeze
Amy's

Amy's Macaroni and Soy Cheeze

I'm lactose intolerant, and most dairy-free cheese substitutes don't cut it for me, but Amy's Macaroni and Soy Cheeze does a fantastic job of making soy cheese that's creamy, melty, and remarkably similar to the real thing.

— Susannah Chen, former editor, Food