I was brainstorming ideas to use to make my blogsite more interesting last night – basically I was running out of stories to bore you with. Then, as I was making Chicken Helper, I realized I had the answer in front of me all along. Every now and then, when I try to make/eat something that I have never made/ate before, I can share my experiences, thoughts, and opinions with you (aren’t you lucky?).
Last night was a perfect situation – I have long been a fan of Hamburger Helper and the many delectable options that the brand offers, from the delightfully creamy cheeseburger macaroni, to the succulent beef pasta – Hamburger Helper is affordable, quick, easy, and delicious. However, my wife and I have never delved into the Chicken Helper side of this Betty Crocker mainstay, and since we were curious (and since we haven’t gone grocery shopping in about a month), we decided we would give this one a try.
The actual flavor of choice that we had in our cupboard was Chicken Teriyaki, and we were hoping this concoction/recipe would make Asians around the world proud. I promise I won’t bore you with the details involved in the preparation, other than one needs a pound of chicken breast cut into one-inch pieces, a tablespoon of margarine, and 2 1/3 cups of hot water. The package provides the rice, the Teriyaki-style cooking mixture, and the topping.
Even though I ate my entire allotment of the “bounty,” I must say that Chicken Helper does not live up to the legend of Hamburger Helper. I’m not sure if I prefer the taste and texture of the ground beef/turkey that is normally used with Hamburger Helper products, or if it was the ridiculously poor quality of the rice that was used. Maybe it was the laughably low count of peas used in the Teriyaki seasoning (I counted 3). Whatever the reasons were, I suggest to all to stay with what works – and that, my friends, is Hamburger Helper, and avoid Chicken Helper at all costs (as an aside, I am willing to try Pork Helper or Seafood Helper, for the sake of you – the reader, if Betty Crocker has the balls to release these to the general public).
15 comments:
Chicken Helper Fettucine is good. Try that before you give up on it entirely. Betty needs the cash too you know!
This is a good idea. Stay with it. Call it Los' Product Plethora.
"I don't know why they call this stuff hamburger helper. It does just fine on it's own."
Christina - Maybe I'll give it a try - I guess I should stay away for any of the "Helpers" with rice.
Smokin - I like the name, maybe I'll start asking for suggestions. Oh yeah, and nice "Vacation" reference. I fought the urge to put that in the story.
order pizza bro
unless you can't get a decent pie where you live
which i can believe...
El Padrino - Cocco's Pizza makes a great Cheese-steak pizza.
See Chicken Helper just doesn't sound good to me period, although I have fond memories of Hamburger Helper. But then again ever since I got knocked up Chicken itself makes me gag.
Maybe Betty will come out with Spam Helper.
ElP...
We may not have New York pizza, which is among the best, but we don't lack for pizza in our parts. We're not Boston.
Among my favs... Dave's Pizza in Glenolden, Cocco's Pizza all over Delco, Imperial Pizza of Secane (still the place to get a decent $5 pie), LaRosa's in South Philly, and Lorenzo's in Philly on 4th and South.
just cheking...pizza is an essential part of life
Agreed, Mr Padrino... agreed!
"Pork Helper"? Are you serious? That just sounds so very, very wrong... but, maybe I just need to get out more.
Smokin - Actually Milmont Pizza and Carmen's pizza are both very good as is New London Pizza (and their wings are to die for).
Kristin - I don't think there is currently a Pork Helper, but I figure they're probably looking into it.
did you just write about chicken helper???!!! i love it you whore! :)
i fully agree with your assessment that it doesn't even compare with hamburger helper :)
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That sounds gross! Should have just had takeaway, my friend.
So does this mean you'll take food dares?? {evil grin}
It's possible - as long as ham is not involved.
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