(NAPSI)—The frozen aisles of the grocery store offer more nutritious, delicious, convenient options than ever. From fully prepared entrées to heat-and-eat frozen ingredients, side dishes, appetizers and desserts, they can easily be incorporated into your meal preparation routine. The Benefits of Frozen Food • The picking, cleaning, slicing and dicing are already done. • Your favorite foods are always in season. • Easy, quick preparation and cooking. Easy, quick cleanup. • No spoilage or waste. Always ready to cook. • No chemical preservatives-flash-freezing technology maintains optimal freshness, quality, taste and vitamin content. • Many stores feature special prices and promotions on tasty frozen favorites. In celebration of March National Frozen Food Month, the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has created a $10,000 Sweepstakes that runs through the end of April. To enter and for the rules, visit www.EasyHomeMeals.com. To take a fresh look at frozen food, try this easy, tasty meal-and enjoy more time with your family and less time in the kitchen. Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry 24 large frozen shrimp (thawed, shelled and deveined) 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 tsp. chopped garlic 2 16-oz. bags frozen stir-fry vegetables 1 cup stir-fry sauce Tomato wedges Salt and pepper to taste Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and stir-fry 3 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to pan and heat; add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add frozen vegetables and cook for 4 minutes. Add stir-fry sauce and cook until vegetables are tender (about 6 minutes). Add cooked shrimp to pan; stir and heat together. Plate and garnish with tomato wedges. Serves 4. On the Net:North American Precis Syndicate(NAPSI)

Shrimp and vegetable stir-fry made easy with frozen foods could become a big favorite with your family. (NAPS)