We have figured out that we can cook our favorite things at home, vacuum seal them and freeze. Then the meals keep other things cold in coolers and saves having to clean pots and pans. We have a big pot with a deep strainer for pasta, fill with water, boil with sealed bag. Cut open bag, serve.What could be simpler? Chili, pasta with sauce, fisherman's pie, chowder, just about anything can be used. Saves time, space, effort. Beats screwing with raw food. More time for fishing, hunting, sleeping, etc. . Bob R