Reader Food Panel

Lloyd’s Barbecue Cocktail Smokies and Seasoned Meatballs

We know you’re busy. During the rush, heat-and-eat food can be mighty tempting, even for party or Superbowl bash. Here’s some advice from our Reader Food Panel: Choose carefully. The Lloyd’s Barbecue Seasoned meatballs earned a solid four-star rating from the panel. “They taste as though they have been in the warming pan all night at the party and that’s a good thing. Well seasoned and saucy,” said Skip Hubbard.

The Cocktail Smokies earned just two-and-a-half stars.

“Eat at your own risk,” warned Andy Hoye.

Look inside today’s Food section for the full report.