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Reno-Giveaway #8: ConAgra Foods

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Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

Sigh, it’s my last Reno-cation giveaway! I’ve had such an awesome time showcasing my new abode – and the companies that made it possible. Here’s another sponsor who made my life SO MUCH easier amidst the chaos: ConAgra Foods.

Now I know you’ve enjoyed goodies from one (or more) of their awesome brands – Chef Boyardee, Healthy Choice, Hunt’s, Orville Redenbacher’s, PAM, POGO, Snack Pack and VH – at any given time, my pantry is stocked with these products!

We’ve already agreed that cooking was not my priority during the renovations, so when the good folks at ConAgra Foods asked if I needed a little help in the kitchen, I responded with a resounding “YES!”

I was very lucky to have received  a sampling of their most delicious foods to help create quick and simple meals, and of course, facilitate late night snacks! (Thank you Orville – your New Flavour Shakers White Cheddar Popcorn is simply delicious!)

I’m sure you’ve heard me say Ryder is addicted to popcorn, so his eyes literally lit up when the Smart Pop made it’s way to the pantry. (Did you know that Smart Pop has only 130 calories per 7 cups, 0 trans fat and 20% of your daily value for fibre, per 1/2 bag? Yup, it’s pretty much the perfect snack.)

If you didn’t catch my review on Healthy Choice Gourmet Steamers, shame on you! You’ve likely missed out on tons of quick, delicious and healthy meals!

With Healthy Choice Gourmet Steamers, you can enjoy unbelievably fresh tasting, healthy meals cooked to perfection in your microwave. The secret? High-quality ingredients and a unique DuoTray SteamCooker which circulates steam throughout the meal during cooking.

And if you’re looking for equally delicious, Asian-inspired meals, then you simply must try VH Steamers. I must admit, they’re my fave. Using a similar cooking technology as the Healthy Choice Gourmet Steamers, flavour is locked in – which is especially awesome when the flavour is Shanghai Ginger Beef :)

(The husband has declared VH Steamers his new “emergency food”! They are stacked in my freezer at any given time.)

Wondering what I did with all the other goodies I received? I prepared the EASIEST MEAL EVER – which loosely consists of me throwing together a few items while masquerading as a master chef. Write this down:

Lena’s Quick Un-Pad Thai
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

250g capellini pasta
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup medium cooked shrimp, deveined
3/4 cup VH Thai Market Pad Thai Sauce
2-3 leaves fresh basil, chiffonade cut
Original PAM Cooking Spray

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook capellini according to manufacturer’s directions (normally only about 3-4 minutes).

Meanwhile, spray a wok or large pan with PAM cooking spray; set on medium heat. Add minced garlic and fry barely 30 seconds; add shrimp and VH Market Pad Thai Sauce and stir for 1 minute until heated through. Toss with drained pasta, remove to serving bowl and sprinkle with fresh basil.

Ta-da! A delicious, Asian-inspired meal that you can create in minutes if you’ve got a few staple ingredients on hand – including the VH Sauce, of course! All my boys gobble it up, and even though it’s not strictly authentic, the flavours are nonetheless perfectly balanced.


You find all the ConAgra brands at your local supermarket!


One lucky Listen to Lena! reader will win Five (5) Healthy Choice Gourmet Steamers Free Product Coupons and Five (5) VH Steamers Free Product Coupons! (Total Value $50)

To enter, simply visit Healthy Choice Gourmet Steamers and VH Sauces online and choose your two favourite flavours from each of the steamers. Then, leave a comment here telling us what they are.

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

(1) Follow my blog, Listen to Lena!
(2) “Like” Listen to Lena! on Facebook
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(4) “Like” Healthy Choice Canada on Facebook
(5) “Like” Life Unjarred on Facebook
(6) Tweet daily: Please use this ConAgra Foods Giveaway Tweet.

I’ll draw for a winner on June 30th. Good luck everybody!

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Comments

  1. roswell

    i definately love the healthy choice1)pineapple chicken and the 2)beef merlotfrom VH i love the 1)chicken teryiaki and the2) shanghai ginger beef soo yummy staceyx at telus dot net

  12. tumyii

    these are my favourites!healthy choice gourmet steamers:1. beef teriyaki2. grilled chicken marinaraVH steamers:1. shanghai ginger beef2. thai chicken and shrimpdelicious!tumyiix at gmail dot com

  23. bcgirll

    With Healthy Choice, my favourites so far are beef merlot and Thai curry chicken. I haven't tried the VH ones, but I'd choose Shanghai ginger beef and zesty orange chicken when I find them!tooluckyducky AT hotmail DOT com

  31. ksceviour

    Healthy choice I like the grilled basil chicken and grilled chicken marinara..In the VH steamers,I like the chicken teriyaki and the Kung Pao chicken.yum!ksceviour at hotmail dot com

  40. Rae T. (Auqakuh)

    My favourite Healthy Choice Steamers are:1-Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables2-Grilled Chicken Red Pepper Alfredo..and my favourite VH Sauces steamers are:1-Honey Sesame Chicken2-Zesty Orange ChickenNow I'm hungry! :Prararomp at gmail dot com

  48. flowerchild

    my favorites are-Sweet Sesame Chicken-Thai Curry Chickenand -Honey Sesame Chicken-Chicken TeriyakiThanksflower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

  55. Margheret

    From Healthy Choice, would love to try the Beef Merlot and Pineapple Chicken.From VH 1, Chicken Teriyaki and Zesty Orange Chicken

  60. OrangeHeroMama

    My faves would be:Healthy Choice:Sweet Sesame ChickenCajun Chicken & ShrimpVH Steamers:Thai Chicken & ShrimpShanghai Ginger Beefchristyplus2 at gmail dot com

  67. Tricha

    I bought these because you recommended them and I loved them. Two favourites from Healthy Choice are:Thai Curry Chicken and Lemon Garlic Chicken and ShrimpTwo faves from VH Steamers are:Thai Chicken and Shrimp and Shanghai Ginger Beef

  69. Jen M

    From Healthy Choice I'd like to tryLemon Garlic Chicken & ShrimpMediterranean Grilled VegetablesFrom VHKung Pao ChickenThai Chicken & Shrimpjenyasha87 at hotmail dot com

  76. Glogirl

    From Healthy Choice Gourmet Steamers I like:-Pineapple Chicken-Grilled Basil ChickenFrom the VH Steamers I like:-Honey Sesame Chicken-Kung Pao Chicken

  82. Soozle

    My favorites are the Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables and Pineapple chicken from Healthy Choices and the Zesty Organge chicken & Kung Pao CHicken from VHsbabij2 at shaw dot ca

  87. Emma

    Healthy Choice Gourmet Steamers: Thai Curry Chicken, Grilled Basil Chicken, Grilled Chicken Marinara, Grilled Chicken Red Pepped Alfredo & Sweet Sesame Chicken.VH Steamers: Honey Sesame Chicken, Chicken Teriyaki, Kung Pao Chicken, Shanghai Ginger Beef & Thai Chicken & Shrimp.benjifiliso@hotmail.com

  94. D.Calvert

    from Healthy Choice I like the1)Beef Teriyaki 2) Pineapple ChickenVH sauces1)Teriyaki stir fry sauce2) Plum saucecalvert0 at telus dot net

  108. Annie1

    healthy choicesweet sesame chicken and cajun chicken and shrimpvhchicken teryakihoney sesame chickentynancyrobster at gmail dot com

  117. karasceviour

    I like the grilled chicken marinara,sweet sesame chicken,,simply saucy orange zesty chicken, and Shangai ginger beef. karasceviour at hotmail dot com

  122. Small Town Mommy :)

    I would like to try from the Steamers the Lemon Garlic Chicken and Shrimp and General Tao's Spicy Chicken. And from the VH sauces I like Orange Ginger and Plum dipping sauce :)justasmalltownmommy at gmail dot com

  142. Karyn

    I love the Sweet Sesame Chicken (Gourmet Steamer) and the Zesty Orange Chicken (VH Steamer). I would love to win this prize!

  158. Susan Margaret

    From Healthy Choices, I'd like the Beef Merlot and Grilled Basil Chicken.From VH I'd like the Honey Sesame Chicken and Kung Pao Chickencharmtime at gmail dot com

  162. Belinda M

    my two favorite for the healthy choice are thai curry chicken and grilled balsamic chicken. For the VH my fave are chicken teriyaki and honey sesame chicken bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

  189. pamalot

    My favourite VH steamer is the mediterranean grilled chicken and my fave VH sauce is the spicy thai chili saucepamfreecycle at gmail dot com

  199. klfvilla

    those pix were making me hungryFrom Healthy Choice I loved:1. Pineapple chicken2. Beef MerlotFrom VH I loved:1. Kung Pao Chicken2. Thai Chicken and Shrimpklfvilla at aol.com

  233. renee

    steamerspineapple chicken and beef merlotVHKung Pao Chicken and Thai Chicken and Shrimpreneetaylor at sympatico dot ca

  284. MissT

    I like These two healthy Choices-Beef Teriyaki-General Tao's Spicy ChickenVh Sauces-Thai chicken and shrimp-Honey Sesame Chicken