I followed the directions for microwaving, and was rewarding with a meal that looked very similar to what's pictured on the box. The orzo pasta, Northern beans (a lot of them) & wild rice had a firm, slightly crunchy texture; the cranberries provided a nice contrasting sweetness and since there were a lot of cranberries, it wsa almost in every bite. When you didn't get a sweet bite from the cranberries, the mouthfull would have a pleasant musky taste from the fontina cheese. Unfortunately, the spinach wasn't really savory and didn't add much in terms of taste. There was a lot going on with this meal from the many different components, and I think while some might not like this at first - give it a chance and you'll probably come around.

The ingredients list while long (it is a frozen product with a long shelf life after all), is filled with the names we expect to see (you know ... the names of the actual components of the meal).

Overall, the nutrition facts, convenience and decent ingredients list and decent flavor make this a worthy option to reach for when you need a quick lunch. You might not be bowled over by this, but neither will you be disappointed.