11772 Lazy Man’s Panini Fri Jul 24 14:41:00 -0700 2009 http://www.chow.com/stories/11772 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:41:00 GMT Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine, and Hot Pockets frozen panini This week's mission: three brands of frozen, microwavable panini. http://www.chow.com James Norton 88 Supertaster 1

What’s new? What’s great? What’s weird? Our columnist samples offerings from supermarket aisles and fast-food menus.

Lazy Man’s Panini

Stouffer’s Lean Cuisine Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Panini

By: Nestlé
I Paid: $3.49 for a 6-ounce sandwich
(prices may vary by region)

Taste: 3stars

Marketing: 2stars


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Stouffer’s Corner Bistro Grilled Chicken Italian Panini

By: Nestlé
I Paid: $3.29 for a 6-ounce sandwich
(prices may vary by region)

Taste: 4stars

Marketing: 2stars

Hot Pockets Bruschetta Chicken
Panini

By: Nestlé
I Paid: $3.09 for a 7.5-ounce sandwich
(prices may vary by region)

Taste: 2stars

Marketing: 2stars

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