I try to avoid prepackaged foods, but I have to admit to buying Hot Pockets from time to time. My son absolutely loves them and when we're rushing out the door to head to his soccer practice, it's undeniably convenient to throw one of those in the microwave. But it always gives me a bit of mommy-guilt. Like most pre-packaged foods, they usually come with more sodium than you'd like or contain some unpronounceable ingredients. Nothing pre-packaged compares to homemade.

This article tells you how to make your own "haute" pockets. The crust is a simple recipe -- but I would recommend substituting at least half of the all-purpose flour with whole-wheat flour. Fill the prepared crust with any mixture you like. The article has filling ideas you can try, but your options are limitless.

I'm planning on trying them out this weekend. I think it will be a fun project for my son and I to do together -- and it will result in a variety of quick and healthy meals waiting in our freezer for whenever we're on the go.