Since we eat at home almost exclusively, we try to have a varied menu. We have tried Thai and Chinese options many times and always conclude 1) they are labor intensive, 2) the timing - how quickly it all comes together - is rushed and 3) they require numerous ingredients, many of them obscure enough to challenge the best stocked pantries.
Our neighborhood is also in a Thai/Chinese desert. Forget having delivery, we would be happy with a restaurant within a ten mile radius! There is exactly one Chinese restaurant in our little town, and it leaves a lot to be desired. So... what to do when you don't want to have a thirty minute drive for Chinese?
Commuting is no longer a dilemma thanks to PF Chang's frozen meals for two. I found this option a couple of months ago, and we now incorporate Chinese at home at least every other week. We cook rice, sauté the prepared meal and - voila! - the meal is complete with no real effort. The price is $7.49 per bag, but I find them on sale (at $5-something) frequently. Although both prices are a little steep for the approximate pound of chicken/beef you get, we feel the price reflects not having total destruction of the pantry and kitchen when we prepare these meals from scratch. Although we don't often pay for convenience, we have accepted defeat with Chinese/Thai at home. We will hand over the extra $2-$4 to avoid cleaning every dish in the house. Plus, it's a reasonably priced at-home date night.
Have you seen the PF Chang's menus for two? Have you tried them?
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