This is my first impression of a Gardein skillet meal, more specifically, Chick'n Florentino.
I had no idea what to expect with this meal. I was unfamiliar with this kind of food because I'm an herbivore and I grew up too poor for fancy looking food like this. Let's get to the good part.
This skillet meal serves two and takes about 10 minutes to prepare. A skillet with a fitted lid and a small amount of oil was needed. All I had available at the time was a deep pot with a lid, but that worked well for me. The sauce comes frozen in a pouch and must be warmed in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes. My sauce pouch began to leak into the water. Fortunately it was almost thawed when the leak was apparent, and the leak was tiny. Other than that, preparation was easy. The aroma made my immediate surroundings smell like a nice restaurant.
As this meal was cooking, I was concerned with the sauce. It appeared to be a bit thin. However, once I removed it from the heat the sauce became nice and creamy. The sauce was great! This had plenty of broccoli in it, which is excellent for me. I love broccoli. The broccoli pieces were a bit large, but that's not a big deal. The noodles were perfectly cooked. The chick'n had an addictive, mild flavor with a meaty texture. I personally liked the chick'n, but it wouldn't fool meat eaters. Some people would prefer a more authentic dead bird flavor. I prefer to know my food is not dead flesh, so this was perfect for me.
This product is a great choice for single people and anyone who wants an easy meal. It was very easy for such a good tasting meal. The price was a bit high, but the flavor is better than other frozen vegan options, and this is cheaper than restaurant food. I'll buy this again. This product is another winner from Gardein!
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