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8 Ways to Go Gourmet in a Few Minutes: Make It Your Michelina’s

September 13, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

This post brought to you by Michelina’s. All opinions are 100% mine.

I’m currently on the hunt for lunch ideas that come together very fast so that I don’t have to spend 30-45 minutes of my work day preparing food. But I don’t want to eat peanut butter & jelly all the time, nor do I want to eat frozen entrees. There are a lot of good frozen options out there, but I know I would get bored.

Michelina’s actually has a solution for those of us who want great taste, something that feels and tastes homemade, AND something lightning fast. The company, along with several bloggers, have created recipes that use Michelina’s entrees and take them to a whole new level, all with just a few moments extra of prep time. It is called Make It Your Michelina’s. That sounds like the best of both worlds to me!

I’ve looked over all the yummy possibilities, and I selected my top 8 ideas to share with you. Since I need to be especially quick in the kitchen 2 days each week (when my youngest is away and I can REALLY work), 8 recipes would take care of a month of working lunch ideas for me!

Lettuce Wraps using Chicken Fried Rice

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Gourmet Italian Fare using Cheese Manicotti (shared from ItsOverflowing.com)

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Chicken Paremesan Bites using Michelina’s Pop’n Chicken

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Cheeseburger Wheel Pasta using Wheels & Cheese (shared from BabyGizmo.com)

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Michelina’s Gyro using Michelina’s Ziti Parmesano

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Bacon and Tomato Pasta Love using Tuscan Inspired Garlic Chicken (shared from Honeybearlane.com)

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Chipotle Chick and Rice Burrito using Chipotle Chicken & Rice (shared from The Gunnysack.com)

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Chicken and Broccoli Pasta using Penne with White Chicken (shared from BabySavers.com)

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Everything looks great, doesn’t it??? You can also Follow Michelina’s on Facebook or Follow Michelina’s on Twitter to get more inspired ideas that will take your frozen meals to a whole new level, all without requiring more than a few extra minutes from the chef!

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Filed Under: The Kitchen · Tagged: easy lunch recipes, frozen dinners, lunch recipes, make it your michelina’s, michelina’s, quick and easy lunch recipes, quick lunch ideas, quick lunch recipes

Dr. Praeger’s Frozen Food Review and GIVEAWAY!!!

March 21, 2012 · by Tiffany Merritt · 55 Comments

I try really hard not to buy very much frozen food (except ice cream….just can’t limit that purchase!). The reason I avoid it is because most of it LOADED with sodium and preservatives and calories and all sorts of other stuff that my (not so youthful) body just doesn’t need.

But let me tell you, there are some days when I seriously need dinner to be effortless. Even more effortless than getting in my car and picking something up. I’m talking open a box, put food in the microwave/oven, remove and eat. That simple.

There are some great options out there for when you need something super convenient but don’t want to sacrifice nutrition (or flavor!). I have just tried out a brand that is new to me called Dr. Prager’s, and I’m really impressed with it!

Dr. Praeger’s products are all-natural, low in cholestoral and low in fat. And they are made with the finest products available. They also have options that go outside what you traditionally find in the frozen food aisle.

Want to see how I put my two free product coupons to work? I created a Middle Eastern feast for a busy weekday lunch. What a treat!

The Bombay Veggie Burgers were a great choice for spicing up what might otherwise have been just a boring sandwich. These were packed with flavor and had a unique taste; it’s not something I can easily replicate myself, so that was fun. I paired the burgers with the Spinach Pancakes, which I found to be AWESOME with a little dollop of sour cream. Overall, this was an outstanding meal. It felt like getting takeout, only without having to go pick anything up. It was super yummy!

Check out the selection of products made by Dr. Praeger’s. I think you will be extremely impressed with the variety of yummy and good for you foods that they have available!

Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win two free product coupons from Dr. Praeger’s!

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Filed Under: Giveaways · Tagged: dr praeger s coupons, dr praeger s spinach pancakes, dr praeger s veggie burgers, dr. praeger’s, frozen dinners, frozen meals, giveaway, healthy frozen dinners, healthy frozen foods, healthy frozen meals, healthy meals, review, vegetable burgers, vegetarian burgers, veggie patties

Best Frozen Food Ever? Maybe!

August 19, 2010 · by Tiffany Merritt · 1 Comment

Several years ago, I didn’t think twice about stocking my freezer with convenience foods such as hot pockets, pizza bites, frozen pizzas, etc. They were SO easy to prepare, they were tasty (thanks to mountains of sodium being added) and they were reasonably inexpensive, especially if you watched for sales.

But as I’ve gotten a bit older (and arguably, wiser) I’ve realized that those things are SOOOO bad for you. Terrible, even! They are loaded with sodium, preservatives and other questionable chemicals. Very few frozen food items have much nutritional value to speak of, and make you feel gross after you’ve eaten them. While we break down every once in a while now for a frozen pizza, on the whole, we just don’t have frozen convenience foods in our freezer (ice cream aside, obviously…I’m not yet ready to acknowledge how bad ice cream is for me…)

But I do miss being able to “prepare” dinner in 3-5 minutes, start to finish.

Enter Amy’s, a fabulous company that makes wholesome organic foods that taste great and are a snap to prepare. Amy’s also offers types of foods that you don’t traditionally find in the freezer aisles (hello there, Indian cuisine!).

We had the opportunity to try out a few different foods from Amy’s, and we loved every single thing. LOVED, I tell you!

The Paneer Tikka was some of the most outstanding frozen food I have ever had. Seriously. Every thing about it was delicious, and I cleaned my plate. Most of the time when I crave Indian food I go to a buffet here in town. For $10, I get some fantastic food, but I ALWAYS eat way too much. After I finished this food, I realized that I was full, but in a comfortable way. No unbuttoning my pants this time (am I the only one who has had to do that?). I will absolutely be stocking my freezer with this dish so that when the Indian craving hits, I’ve got a simple solution that won’t cost as much money or take up as much space on my waistline!

Tim had the honor of trying the burritos. He thought they were fantastic. He commented to me that they were the best frozen burritos he has ever tasted (and he’s tasted LOTS of different frozen burritos, folks). Here’s the really awesome thing about these particular burritos: they are gluten-free! This is great news for folks like my mother-in-law who have wheat allergies! We are going to be sure we have some on hand for her the next time she visits us.

Amy's organic pizza Finally, we got to try a pizza, the classic frozen food. We got the broccoli and spinach pizza and it rocked! I thought it was really flavorful, and I felt good knowing that it is made of organic ingredients. Can you say that, DiGiorno? Don’t think so!

So my experience with Amy’s products was completely awesome. I didn’t know frozen food could taste so yummy, and I’m thrilled to discover that there are terrific options out there for people who might need something super fast AND healthy. Thank you, Amy’s!

Buy it!: Amy’s products are available at major retailers nation-wide. Find your local store now!

Do you have a favorite Amy’s dish? Tell me what it is; I’d like to try it!

Disclosure: I received complimentary products for review purposes. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.

Filed Under: General · Tagged: amy's frozen food, amys frozen foods, amys frozen meals, frozen dinners, frozen food, frozen food brands, frozen food reviews, good frozen foods, healthy foods, healthy frozen foods, review

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