The holidays are more fun when they’re about spending time with loved ones instead of long hours in the kitchen. Frozen staples make seasonal cooking faster and easier and these essentials from Stop & Shop are surprisingly friendly on your budget.
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Save chopping, peeling and prep time so more energy can go into cooking other dishes or enjoying the company around the table. From quick-steam vegetables to ready-to-bake snacks, the below items can fill the table with minimal effort while still feeling festive.
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Birds Eye Steamfresh Sweet Potato Cubes
- Price: $2.69
Perfect for casseroles, roasting or a simple buttery mash, these sweet potato cubes cook in minutes and bring natural sweetness to holiday dishes.
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Gefen Crushed Garlic Cubes
- Price: $3.59
Skip peeling and chopping this holiday season, with frozen garlic cubes that add flavor to sauces, stuffing or roasted vegetables.
SuperPretzel Soft Pretzel Bites
- Price: $3.99
Soft and bite-sized, these pretzels heat quickly for a simple side that adds bulk to meals, perfect for unexpected guests over the holidays.
Birds Eye White Pearl Onions
- Price: $2.99
Small onions that steam, roast or caramelize in minutes. Handy for green bean casseroles, glazed sides or just adding flavor with minimal work.
Cavendish Farms Hash Brown Potato Patties
- Price: $4.29
These hash browns cook to crispy perfection in minutes. They can serve as a breakfast side or a simple addition to any holiday plate.
Cape Cod Select Cranberries
- Price: $4.29
Frozen at peak freshness, cranberries can be used for a traditional sauce, baking or adding a tart contrast to roasted dishes.
Birds Eye Quick Roasters Red Potatoes
- Price: $3.39
No chopping required. These red potatoes can be used in so many ways, both simple and elaborate, for holiday dinner tables.
Green Giant Nibblers Extra Sweet Mini Corn On The Cob
- Price: $3.49
Mini cobs cook quickly and have a natural sweetness, adding color and variety without extra prep.
McCain 5-Minute Shoestring Fries
- Price: $3.99
Holiday meals don’t always have to be traditional and a quick side like shoestring fries can be a welcome addition.
Pictsweet Farms Halved Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash and Onions
- Price: $4.59
A veggie mix that roasts or sautés in minutes. It’s a low-effort way to get vegetables with a bit of natural sweetness and texture.
Green Giant Lightly Sauced Antioxidant Blend
- Price: $1.89
These packs of lightly sauced broccoli, carrots and peppers steam in minutes. Great for adding a veggie side with minimal cleanup and currently only one dollar.
Green Giant Green Beans and Almonds
- Price: $1.89
Joining the dollar club for the holiday table are these green beans with almonds that steam quickly and are ready to serve alongside mains or in a casserole.
Breyers Non Dairy Frozen Dessert
- Price: $4
A creamy dessert to end a meal, in either chocolate or vanilla. Holiday spreads can get complicated, so a simple, dependable dessert like this keeps the finale easy but still satisfying.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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