Frozen Summer Treats

These are worth running after the ice cream truck for. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cheap, Good Frozen Lasagne

This week’s mission: Healthier breakfast junk food and decent frozen Italian entrées. (By James Norton)

Kashi All Natural Frozen Entrées and Extra-Healthy Yogurts

This week’s mission: elegant frozen dinners and probiotic-boosted yogurts. (By James Norton)

Toaster Pastries Fit for a Monk

This week’s mission: ready-made meals for gluten allergy sufferers and a healthier alternative to Pop-Tarts. (By James Norton)

10 Super Bowl Party Shortcuts

Less time cooking means more time for beer and TV. (By Roxanne Webber)

Cheesy Italian-esque Hot Pocket

This week’s mission: doughy calzone-type treats and a desperate cranberry move. (By James Norton)

Steppin' Up Your Cheese Game

This week’s mission: frozen diet dinners featuring fruit, and classy cheese vehicles. (By James Norton)

Pastry Puffs That Look Catered

This week’s mission: pseudo-elegant frozen pastry bites, and Wheat Thins with more fiber. (By James Norton)

Chocolate Croissants and Peppermint Mocha Frap

This week’s mission: frozen pastry with magic rising power, and seasonal Frappuccino in a bottle. (By James Norton)

Chicken in a Burger Suit

This week’s mission: preseasoned, grillable chicken patties and fancified crackers. (By James Norton)

Sweet, Sour, Salty, What?

Americans have historically hated bitter tastes, while other cultures loved them. Until now. Chefs are playing with bitter in new ways, and U.S. diners are finally appreciating it. (By Lessley Anderson)

Wii Night!

One-handed, energy-charged bites for a marathon session.

What Is Freezer Burn?

That stale taste and cardboard texture are no good. (By Roxanne Webber)

Summer 2009 Gift Guide

All your warm-weather gifting needs met. (By Lessley Anderson and Roxanne Webber)

That Coffee's Rotten

And other fermentation facts. (By Lessley Anderson)