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I’m currently on the hunt for lunch ideas that come together very fast so that I don’t have to spend 30-45 minutes of my work day preparing food. But I don’t want to eat peanut butter & jelly all the time, nor do I want to eat frozen entrees. There are a lot of good frozen options out there, but I know I would get bored.

Michelina’s actually has a solution for those of us who want great taste, something that feels and tastes homemade, AND something lightning fast. The company, along with several bloggers, have created recipes that use Michelina’s entrees and take them to a whole new level, all with just a few moments extra of prep time. It is called Make It Your Michelina’s. That sounds like the best of both worlds to me!

I’ve looked over all the yummy possibilities, and I selected my top 8 ideas to share with you. Since I need to be especially quick in the kitchen 2 days each week (when my youngest is away and I can REALLY work), 8 recipes would take care of a month of working lunch ideas for me!

Lettuce Wraps using Chicken Fried Rice

Gourmet Italian Fare using Cheese Manicotti (shared from ItsOverflowing.com)

Chicken Paremesan Bites using Michelina’s Pop’n Chicken

Cheeseburger Wheel Pasta using Wheels & Cheese (shared from BabyGizmo.com)

Michelina’s Gyro using Michelina’s Ziti Parmesano

Bacon and Tomato Pasta Love using Tuscan Inspired Garlic Chicken (shared from Honeybearlane.com)

Chipotle Chick and Rice Burrito using Chipotle Chicken & Rice (shared from The Gunnysack.com)

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta using Penne with White Chicken (shared from BabySavers.com)

Everything looks great, doesn’t it??? You can also Follow Michelina’s on Facebook or Follow Michelina’s on Twitter to get more inspired ideas that will take your frozen meals to a whole new level, all without requiring more than a few extra minutes from the chef!