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Lena Loves… M&M Meat Shops

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REMINDER: Drawing for a winner tomorrow!


*Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only*

Here’s a challenge for you: when you think of M&M Meat Shops, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
1. Delicious Taste
2. Quick, Convenient Meals
3. Frozen Food

4. Terrific Selection and Value
5. Healthy and Heart-Smart Options

I’d be willing to bet that any or all of the above could conceivably fit the bill. Now, what would happen if I removed “Frozen Food” from that list?

I just blew your mind, didn’t I? Well, it’s TRUE!

“M&M Meat Shops is pleased to introduce a fresh approach to convenient home-cooked meals that are ready when you are! Whether you have five minutes or 40, M&M Meat Shops Fresh Solutions entrées offer real meals with real flavour, really fast.

HOMESTYLE MEATLOAF W/ GRAVY

Tight on time? Visit the M&M Meat Shops coolers to discover the new Fresh Solutions entrée collection that includes: Chicken Masala, Beef Masala, Meatballs in Marinara Sauce, Pork Pot Roast, Homestyle Meatloaf with Gravy and Roast Turkey with Gravy. These slow-cooked, refrigerated mains are loaded with fork-tender meat and just the right amount of sauce. Each serves 2-3 or 2-4 people and is ready from the microwave in 14 minutes or less!”

I am so excited about the new Fresh Solutions collection, especially since I can now enjoy the taste and quality that I’ve become used to… in less time! And priced at just $8.99 each, M&M still has value in mind. If you do that math, it’s about $2.75 per person, which makes their fresh meals on par with the less flavourful, sodium-heavy frozen foods you’ll find at your neighbourhood grocery store. #winning!

PORK POT ROAST
I’ve been meaning to swing by my nearest M&M’s to pick up a few of the fresh entrées to try, but I’ve been otherwise busy with my mini renovations. And then it occurred to me – I can save myself the hassle of cooking, and offer a delicious meal my family will surely love! So hubby has official instructions to grab a few meals tonight. I’ve been dying to try the Roast Turkey with Gravy (I’m a sucker for holiday-esque meals), Chicken Masala (my mom makes a mean one – let’s see how M&M delivers) and Homestyle Meatloaf with Gravy (I never make meatloaf myself, but am not opposed to a little comfort food!). Reviews to come!

CHICKEN MASALA
And don’t forget… M&M Meat Shops offers a wonderful selection of slice ‘n serve or bake-it-yourself frozen desserts, including cookies, cakes, pies and squares to bring a sweet ending to any meal. After the recent Easter binge, I think I’ll be taking it light… but the Pineapple Skewers are a great option!
M&M Meat Shops offers hundreds of meal ideas for today’s busy families in just one aisle. Fresh Solutions entrées can be found at participating stores in the refrigerated section. For more information on M&M Meat Shops and to find meal ideas and recipes, visit www.mmmeatshops.com.


M&M Meat Shops has generously offered one Listen to Lena! reader the chance to win a $100 Gift Card! To enter, choose one Fresh Solutions entrée – then pair it with an appetizer, side and dessert from M&M’s huge selection of frozen goods. Leave a comment here with the four (4) items that you’ve selected to treat your family to.

You can also qualify for extra entries! Remember, you must leave a separate comment for each. You can:

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(5) Tweet about this giveaway (http://tinyurl.com/4359pbh). You may tweet daily.

I’ll draw for a winner on May 27th. Special thanks to M&M, and good luck everyone!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Tricha

    Entree – Meatballs in marinara sauce (love M & M meatballs)Appetizer – Barbeque chicken wings(I love chicken wings, lets see how these stack up.)Side – Classic Stir-fry vegetables (got to have at least one healthy dish)Dessert – Buttertart Bars

  3. Huguette E.

    My choice would be the beef Marsala, Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers, Garlic & Parmesan Potato Wedges and strawberry Cream Cheesecake.henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  17. Julie

    We love their homestyle lasagna but we are going to try the fresh solutions this week. Apetizer- Cheese SticksMain – Roasted Turkey Fresh solutionsSide- Green bean and carrot medleyDesert- Too Tall Tuxedo CakeYum now Im hungry!

  19. Wayne

    My meal would be: Chicken Masala, with Party Spirals as an app, vegetable supreme as a side, and apple crisp for dessert!

  28. natalieinhfx

    My meal would be: Chicken Masala (I saw this the other day in the flyer and have wanted to try it since!), with onion rings, Garlic & Parmesan Potato Wedges and sliced strawberries. But not all in the same meal.

  29. driii

    I would choose the Pork Pot Roast with a side of perogies, classic french mini quiche for appetizer and apple blossom for dessertadriana.fitzgerald at hotmail dot com

  46. July

    mandatory entry:entree-roast turkey w/ gravyappetizer- garlic breadside dish-mashed potatoesdessert- too tall chocolate celebration cake….mmm!morejuly@gmail.comjr newton

  61. Annie1

    Chicken Masala, Extra Large Shrimp Fan, Rice & Vegetable Medley, and Gourmet Pineapple Skewerstynancyrobster at gmail dot com

  75. Shauna MacKenzie

    I would definitely choose the Pork Pot Roast as the main.I've purchased the Chicken Pineapple Mini-Skewers in the past (for a party) and they were delish! They'd be my appetizer.Garlic & Parmesan Potato Wedges look like a yummy side!An Apple Blossom topped with Vanilla Satin Ice Cream is one of my fave M&M's desserts!ok…now I'm hungry!

  76. Katrina Brady

    For an entree I would have Pork Pot roast, my appy would be bacon wrapped scallops, side is bean and carrot medley and homestyle carrot cake for dessert. Cannot wait to try these fresh serve dishessweetpeg at gmail dot com

  79. Glogirl

    I would choose the Chicken Masala, Chicken Spring Rolls, California Style Mixed Vegetables and TOO TALL Tuxedo Truffle Cake.

  84. NT

    Another M&M giveaway – yay!Chicken MasalaFrench Onion SoupBean and Carrot MedleyStrawberry ShortcakeMmmmmmm… hungry now!

  87. leanne_mac

    I would choose the Roast Turkey with gravy, BARBECUE CHICKEN WINGS, STUFFED POTATOES and STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESECAKEleannemacg at gmail.com

  92. roswell

    I WOULD CHOOSE FOR ENTREE: PORK POT ROASTAPPETIZER: French Country Mushroom Soup SIDE DISH:Garlic & Parmesan Potato WedgesDESSERT: Caramel Apple Blossomsyummy now i am hungrystaceyx at telus dot net

  102. Amy

    I'd choose the Chicken Masala, Petite Baguettes, Vegetable Supreme, and Strawberry Fruit Juice Bars.thank youamym_brown @ hotmail.com

  105. the brother

    Chicken Masala, Beef Masala, Meatballs in Marinara Sauce, Pork Pot Roast, Homestyle Meatloaf with Gravy and Roast Turkey with Gravy. I wanna try them ALL!!!!!!!!!

  110. Rebecca

    Roast Turkey w gravy, bacon wrapped scallops, spinach and feta surpeme and chocolate chunk buttercream bars- so yummy sounding!

  119. Carrie

    Entree – Chicken MasalaAppetizer – Chicken Spring RollsSide – Rice and Vegetable MedleyDessert – Ultimate Cream Puff Selectionbenz1973 at msn dot com

  131. Sweet Panda

    entree: Meatballs in marinara sauceappetizer: Bite-Size Sausage Rollsside: Crispy TwistersDessert: Caramel Apple Blossomsweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com

  136. Pegs

    Entree – Chicken masalaAppetizer – Battered Zucchini SticksSide – Butternut Squash Supreme SideDessert – Banana Chocolate Chip Cakepeggylikesstuff at gmail dot com

  144. D.Calvert

    mandatory entry:entree-Meatballs in marinara sauce Appetizer-Breaded cheese sticksSide-stuffed potatoesDesert- Too tall Stawberry cakecalvert0 at telus dot net

  153. Jessica

    would choose the Roast Turkey with gravy, BARBECUE CHICKEN WINGS, STUFFED POTATOES and STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESECAKEjessicatang90 at gmail dot com

  162. Belinda M

    I chose the meatballs in marinara sauce, jumbo coconut shrimp, seasoned potato wedges and raspberry almond tart bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

  171. robynl

    Entree – Meatballs in marinara sauce Appetizer – Barbeque chicken wings Side – Classic Stir-fry vegetables Dessert -Belgian Chocolate Fruit selectionyourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

  188. Dianne

    I would chooseFresh Solutions entrée – Pork Pot Roastappetizer- SHRIMP PARTY PAKside- BUTTERNUT SQUASH SUPREME SIDEdessert- TOO TALL® TUXEDO TRUFFLE CAKE

  218. pamalot

    I would choose the chicken masala, the bacon wrapped scallops, the mixed veggies and the chocolate cream swirl cheesecakepamfreecycle at gmail dot com

  238. trishsmth

    Entree – Meatballs in Marinara sauceAppetizer – Stuffed Jalapeno peppersSide – Garlic Parm Potato wedgesDessert – Strawberry Cream Cheesecake

  250. Debbie

    I'll start off with the Roast Turkey with gravy, Bite-Size Sausage Rolls as an appetizer, California Style Mixed Vegetables as a side, and Banana Chocolate Chip Cake for dessert. Now, I'm droolingmommakoala(at)cogeco(dot)ca

  270. Amy

    Four items I usually get from m&m meats are the french onion soup….sooo good! the stuffed turkey, very affordable and very delicious, the spinach and artichoke dip and last but not least, their pumpkin pie.

  311. Lisa_june

    Entree – Chicken MasalaAppetizer – breaded CalamariSide – Bean and Carrot MedleyDessert – Banana Chocolate Chip Cake

  413. Kiki

    1. Roast turkey and gravy2. Battered Onion Rings3. Rice & Vegetable Medley4. Strawberry Cream CheesecakeKellyfaria647 at hotmail dot com

  441. DawsonDee

    Hi – thanks for this great giveaway!I would choose…Appetizer: battered zucchini sticksEntree: Chicken masalaSide: Spinach & feta supremeDessert: caramel praline passion ice creamYummy!

  535. Soozle

    I would choose the1) Chicken Masala2)Gourmet HotDipz – Mexican3)Butternut Squash Supreme Side4)TOO TALL Tuxedo Truffle Cakesbabij2 at shaw dot ca

  588. Erin

    entree – meatballs in marinara sauceapp – bacon wrapped scallopsside – bean and carrot medleydessert – chocolate truffle dream cake

  602. ksceviour

    I would choose the roast turkey with gravy,bacon wrapped scallops,Butternut Squash Supreme Side and the caramel apple blossom dessert.ksceviour at hotmail dot com

  608. tomgirlbc

    Pork pot roast with battered onion rings,Garlic & Parmesan Potato Wedges,Bite size sausage rolls,Mashed PotatoesApple Crisptomgirl AT yahoo dot ca

  619. RBM

    I like Meatballs in Marinara Sauce, jumbo Coconut Shrimp, Crispy Fries and Apple Blossom.ro20del at yahoo.com

  677. TinyTotsx2

    First of all love this contest. So I would have to say for anEntree: Roast Turkey&GraveyAppetizer: Breaded MushroomsSide Dish: Butternut Squash SupremeDessert: Butter Tart Bars Yummy!!! Thanks Lena

  695. Debbie Kennedy

    I'd pick the Pork pot roast, classic French mini quiche, Butternut squash supreme and too tall coffee double cream cake……..mmmmm, I'm hungry now!

  716. Gamermom

    I would choose the Pork Pot Roast for my entree, Rosemary pull-apart bread for appetizer, California Style mixed vegetables for side and Just Cheesecake for dessert!!Gamermom007(at)yahoo(dot)ca

  756. Sarah

    Appetizer – Cheese BallEntree – Roast Turkey with Gravy (I've had it and it's delicious!)Side – Grilled Mini Potatoes and Bean and Carrot MedleyDessert – Banana Chocolate Chip Cake (I really want to try this!)

  790. Rebecca

    I would love to try the MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE, BARBECUE CHICKEN WINGS, STUFFED POTATOES and STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESECAKE! Yummmy!rebthecatsitter at gmail.com

  862. Anonymous

    Would choose chicken massala (entree), battered onion rings (appy), classic stir fry vegs (side), and apple crisp (dessert)Sarainemesis_33012 at yahoo dot com