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M&M Meat Shops Steam and Serve #Tots2Toddlers

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Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

If you’re wondering about the #Tots2Toddlers hashtag above, this month I’ll be featuring some of my favourite products that have helped me make the transition from a mama of babies… to a frenzied, erratic, disorganized and downright exhausted mama of toddlers. (I thought staying up all night with a newborn was bad. Ha! I’ll have that any day over playing referee and chasing naughty troublemakers!)

Did I mention that for each feature, I’ll also offer a kick a** giveaway? I never like to leave my readers hanging!

Now you all know that I’m an M&M Meat Shops junkie. And I’m not alone – Canadians LOVE the convenience of selecting from over 375 mouth watering goodies, specially fast frozen for optimal freshness and flavour. And, the majority of their dishes are ready to thaw-and-serve or heat-and-serve to make meal prep easier for you!

Since I love to cook, I must admit that I enjoy my time spent in the kitchen engaging in culinary adventures. But the truth is, ever since the boys entered their toddler years, it’s very rare that I have enough time to put together a meal that can be labelled haute cuisine.  Hence, with two little guys competing for my attention and my husband’s erratic schedule, sometimes life demands a quick and tasty meal. And for that, I’m happy to turn to M&M Meat Shops.

(One great thing about going from tots to toddlers? They eat whatever you do. No more baby gunk, hurray!)

Recently, we had a chance to try out M&M’s NEW Steam and Serve Entrées.

“The new steam and serve entrée collection features a selection of meal-in-a-bag solutions that slow steam in the microwave from frozen in just 10 minutes. The tasty ingredients are packed in a special polybag technology, to allow for the perfect venting of excess steam during heating.”

Pictured right – Triple Cheese Ravioli, which is generously stuffed with rich ricotta, romano and parmesan cheeses and smothered in a richly herbed homestyle marinara sauce that features vine-ripened California tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese.

Oh… yum.

We decided to try the Shrimp Penne, which promised Pacific white shrimp tossed with tender asparagus tips and fire-roasted red pepper chunks over fluted penne pasta; topped off with a rich tomato-basil sauce made with white wine and parmesan cheese.

We’ve tried meal-in-a-bag solutions before, and I was expecting to find the little pellets of frozen sauce once I opened the package. And here they are – or as my husband likes to call them, “flavourtown”.

Although one of the main benefits of the new Steam and Serve Entrées is the fact that they go from microwave to the dinner table in 10 minutes, I’m kind of an old school gal and dumped the works in to a large pan on the stove. Makes for a better photo op, too!

It actually only took about 7-8 minutes on medium heat until the contents were piping hot. Although the suggested serving size is “up to three hungry appetites per package” – I’d have to say that each bag feeds two comfortably.

The verdict: The meal was tasty, well-seasoned and had just the right amount of savoury goodness to taste homemade. We will definitely be picking this up again – at just $7.99, it’s a quick and affordable meal solution! In fact, I wouldn’t mind stocking up next time the item is on sale. I’ll be sure to let y’all know too!

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  1. Robyn C

    The following products sound fabulous: French Onion Soup, Bacon Wrapped Turkey, and Thin Crust Buffalo Chicken Pizza!

  2. Elizabeth

    I would like to try Rising Crust “Meatza” Pizza, Garlic Bread and Chicken Alfredo Bites.

  3. Glogirl

    My three favourite products would be:
    -ROTISSERIE CHICKEN WINGS
    -TOO TALL® Country Harvest Cake
    -CHICKEN PRIMAVERA

  10. Cheryl Morreale (@loucheryl)

    Personal size Pepperoni Pizza’s
    Won Ton Soup
    Macaroni and Cheese

  12. belinda m

    I like the Teriyaki Sirloin Steaks, Sweet Potato Fries and TOO TALL® Country Harvest Cake

    The sweet

    bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

  13. Anne Taylor

    Sweet Potato Fries
    Pasta alla Vodka
    TOO TALL® Country Harvest Cake (this sounds fantastic with the pineapple, walnuts, cranberries etc.)

    nancyrobster at gmail dot com

  14. Lisa KH

    My 3 favourites are: French Onion Soup, Oriental Party Pack and the Supreme Home Style Meatloaf.

  15. stacey dempsey

    3 favorites are ( I have lots more too though lol )
    Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
    Teriyaki Sirloin Steaks
    Peanut Butter Chocolate Persuasion Ice Cream ( you have to try this , yumm)

  19. Debbie W

    My favs are
    Teriyaki Sirloin Steaks, Mini Bacon Wrapped Filets, and TOO TALL® Country Harvest Cake

  21. Jann

    Mini bacon wrapped fillets…….yum!
    Single serving pad thai
    Herb and garlic salmon….drool

  24. Karla Sceviour

    I like the chicken swiss melts,angus beef burgers and the teriyaki pork chops.
    ksceviour at hotmail dot com

  26. Carole M

    their boneless skinless chicken breasts, their garlic bread, and peanut butter ice cream

  27. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard

    we like:
    1. Teriyaki Sirloin Steaks
    2. Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    3. Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

  32. Londia

    These products are good Chicken Breast Grills, Chicken Parmigiana and the Angus beef burgers.

    silverneon2000 at yahoo dot com

  33. renee

    Chicken Parmesan Bowl, Chicken Club Pizza, Three-Cheese Pasta Bake
    reneetaylor at sympatico dot ca

  34. Kelsey

    We’ve always enjoyed the Apple Blossoms, in every flavour. We also like the Sweet Potato Fries and try to keep the Skinless Seasoned Chicken Breasts on hand.

  37. Pamalot

    Three of my fave products are the gourmet stuffed potatoes, Chicken ‘n Dumplings and the Chicken Fajitas

  38. Laura P

    I like their onion rings, their french onion soup and their french country mushroom soup. Their onion rings are a deep fryer staple in my house. :)

  39. SweetPanda

    My favourite products are Pad Thai, Marinated Teriyaki Beef Kabob and FRENCH ONION SOUP

  42. Ginger Leah Gervais

    Personal pepperoni pizzas, onion rings and garlic chicken wings, sounds like a party lol

  43. Shannon Shoemaker

    This is so easy, cuz I love M&Ms!. my faves M&Ms products are the Mesquite Sirloin Steaks, Fully Cooked Mild Italian Sausages and Butcher’s Grind™ Pure Beef Patties!

  44. Rebby

    I love the Teriyaki Sirloin Steaks, Strawberry Frozen Yogurt, and the SEASONED POTATO WEDGES

  45. angela m

    LOUISIANA STYLE CHICKEN WINGS
    LASAGNA
    and
    CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE
    thanks
    flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

  48. Marissa

    I love their Teriyaki Sirloin Steaks, Salmon in Dill Sauce and the Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheeseake. Yum!

  50. Nicole vijayasingham

    I Love their Mesquite Sirloin steaks, Too tall tuxedo Truffle cake and their Apple blossoms!!! Yummy!! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Think I’ll go pick some up right now :)

  51. Lesley B.

    I get the French Onion Soup, Oriental Party Pack, and Loaded Baked Potato Soup almost every time I shop there!

  52. Lisa A.

    I just stocked up from there- and bought a coupon book (only $5) for future savings! ;) I love the sweet potato fries, oriental party pack, and mozzarella sticks.

  53. Ami B

    I’ve never tried M&M meats, but the garlic shrimp, too tall carrot cake and min bacon wrapped filets look great!

  54. Amy C

    My 3 favourite items are:
    – Ginger Chicken Bowl
    – Chocolate Fudge Brownies
    – Fully Loaded Potato Soup

  57. ginette4

    These are the items that we purchase often and love them
    French Onion soup
    Mozzarella sticks
    Buffalo style chicken wings

  58. Eva U

    Families three choices :

    ♥ Garlic Shrimp
    ♥ Chicken Club Pizza
    ♥ Barbecue Chicken Wings

    eva urban

  66. Tammy

    My 3 favorite would have to be CHICKEN CLUB PIZZA, FRENCH ONION SOUP & my absolute favorite the ORIENTAL PARTY PAK!!

    dalleykt at live dot ca

  67. A Auld

    I used to shop there often so my favourites are mini sausage rolls, shrimp party pak and the spinach artichoke and cheese dip- yumm!!!

  72. Sharon C.

    I’ve always loved their Boneless Chicken Breasts! Also love the Lumberjack Chili and Lemon Meringue Pie!!! Mmmmmm….ok, now my mouth is watering…. :)

  74. Amy Menzies

    I love their Louisiana Style Chicken Wings, would like to try the Mini Bacon Wrapped Filets & Escargots en brioche.

  75. Ashley O

    My 3 & 4 year old daughters and I Love M & M’s !!!
    We ALWAYS enjoy the French Onion Soup, Shrimp Skewers, Peanut Butter Chocolate Persuasion Ice Cream :p YUUMMMM!!!

  76. gramt

    Love the shrimp penne, The Skinless Chicken breast ,The Buffalo chicken wings, The Lasagne the Tasty Burgers oh the list goes on and on!

  77. Leigh W

    My favourites have to be the apple blossums, the caramel pecan cheesecake and the personal deluxe pizzas

  79. Lori L.

    As soon as I went to the M&M page the first thing staring me in the face was the Too Tall Vanilla Bean Cake, ummm, yes please!

    I’d also love to try the Shrimp Penne Steam & Serve you tried out as well as the Veggie Lasagna.

    I used to shop at M&M Meats all the time but moved away from one but after seeing their site I think I’ll be making a special trip to stock up!

  81. SueSueper

    This is easy!! I like BUFFALO STYLE CHICKEN WINGS, WON TON SOUP and “FALL OFF THE BONE”® BARBECUE BACK RIBS

  83. Nora

    I want to try their 6 Cheese Tortellini Bowl, their Shrimp and Scallop Pasta Bowl and their Apple Blossoms! Yummm!

  85. susan margaret

    I’d really like to try the Bacon Wrapped Turkey, Buffalo Chicken Pizza and French Onion Soup

  86. Janice K.

    Tuxedo cake, tuxedo cake & tuxedo cake…and italian meat balls and chicken strips if I have to pick something else. :)

  92. janice budgell pollard

    My favorite 3 products are Crunchy Almond Bars, Supreme Homestyle Lasagna, and Honey Garlic Pork Chops.
    janicebudgellpollard at hotmail dot com

  93. Pauline Milner

    From M&M Meat Shops, I love their French Onion Soup, Herb and Garlic Salmon and their Teriyaki Sirloin Steaks.

    Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity. ~Pauline

  97. Kim Barrett

    Mixed Fruit, Wild Blueberries and Raspberries are what I like to buy… but all their desserts and hors d’oeuvres are what I like to eat at parties!

  98. Kim Barrett

    Wild Blueberries, Raspberries and Mixed Fruit is what I buy….But I love it it when people serve any of their desserts or hors d’oeuvres!

  99. sueboobadoo

    My 3 fav products would have to be

    1.Mini Bacon Wrapped Filets
    2. Chocolate Chunk Buttercream Bars
    3. Pizza Tarts

  105. Emilia Turner

    Also my favorites are triple cheese baked lasagna, triple cheese ravioli, chocolate fudge brownies,

  106. Brandon

    I would like to try the four corners chicken pesto pizza, chicken breast supreme, and herb and lime shrimp

  110. Kelli A.

    Three favorite products: Chicken breasts supreme, shrimp penne and the herd and lime shrimp. yummy :)

  111. amy t

    I havent been to M&M’s in so long- I have no idea why?! We used to always get CHICKEN BREAST GRILLS, Lasagna, and Apple Blossoms

  115. Laura Richardson Shumard

    French Country Mushroom Soup, Salmon in Dill Sauce, Strawberry Shortcake Bars.

  119. laurel

    Chicken Dippers, Bite-Size Sausage Rolls, mini veggie spring rolls are a few of the ones i really enjoy

  122. 409cope

    My favorites are the:
    1.Apple Pie
    2.Chicken Breasts Supreme
    3.Stuffed Potato Shells

  124. Shana Almeida

    My mom loves the louisiana chicken wings, I love the apple blossom! Wanna try the beef burgers though :)

  126. Dreena

    I like: Oriental Party Pak, Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and TOMATO & PROVOLONE PARTY SPIRALS

  128. Jenny

    Strawberry Fruit Juice Bars
    Peppermint Patty Pizzazz™ Premium Ice Cream

    6 Cheese Tortellini Bowl

  129. nathania h

    their chinese appetizers are my ultimate favorite
    french onion soup
    sweet potato fries
    nathania.a at gmail dot com

  131. Leah S

    M&M Mozzarella Marinara Bistro Chicken M&M Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts M&M Garlic Shrimp

  132. Jennifer

    Crispy Twisters, Battered Onion Rings, and California Styled Mixed Vegetables! Yum!

  134. silverbullet71

    OK – definitely the ricotta stuffed ravioli, the french onion soup and the Apple blossoms! Full meal right there!!

  135. Aarica

    I love the Just Cheesecake, I buy it every time I go to M&M’s the others are what I would love to try.

    Boneless Chicken Chunks,CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TARTUFO and Just Cheesecake

  137. Debbie White Beattie

    I had no idea that M&M had pre fab food like the stuff above and the stuff you made looks delicious