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Macaroni Grill at Home + Giveaway

August 5, 2010 by Julie 153 Comments

It’s official. Ryan has left on his bachelor party cruise. 

As those of you who follow me on Twitter already know… 

Update on the Cruise Adventure

Since I don’t have the internet on my phone, please enjoy this grainy picture I took of the picture text message I received of my handsomely adorned fiancé. 🙂 

Incoming Alert!

I just about died laughing when I saw that! 

I talked with his cousin who said he basically raided Spencer’s and bought a bunch of bachelorette party gear for them to sport throughout the cruise. I love it! 

Dinner 

With my usual dinner date Bahamas-bound, I was on my own for dinner tonight. 

Well, not quite all alone… 

"What Am I? Chopped Liver?"

Since I did have one guest, I decided to reach into the freezer to make a romantic meal for two. 

Macaroni Grill Basil Parmesan Chicken

I received a sample of the basil parmesan chicken Macaroni Grill frozen meal for two through My Blog Spark a week or so ago, and since I was in the mood for a fast dinner this evening, I figured I’d give this meal a go! 

The pasta dish cooked up within 15 minutes. 

Though it called for the addition of a quarter cup of milk, I substituted a half of a cup of fat-free cottage cheese since I didn’t have any milk on hand. I figured worst case scenario it would turn out cheesier, and that wouldn’t exactly be an awful thing. 😉 

Along with the frozen pasta meal, I also received a large, white ceramic serving bowl to serve the pasta, which I loved! 

Flavorful Dish

Though I’m not huge on frozen dinners, this one tasted really good. The sauce was creamy (apparently the cottage cheese was a good substitute!) and very flavorful. 

Noodles + Veggies + Sauce + Cheese

Bite of Flava!

I definitely ate this meal straight out of the serving bowl. 

Now it’s your turn to give this meal a try. 

One of you will win your own sample of a Macaroni Grill frozen meal!

To enter this giveaway, simply comment below telling me which of the following frozen dinners you’d most like to try: 

  • Basil Parmesan Chicken
  • Roasted Garlic Shrimp Scampi
  • Spicy Italian Sausage Pomodoro
  • Grilled Chicken Florentine

I will randomly select a winner using Random.org’s random integer generator and will announce the winner tomorrow evening.  

Good luck! 🙂

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Courtney says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    Basil Parmesan Chicken please!!!

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  2. Becky Sams says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    MMMMM gotta go with SHRIMP !!!! 🙂

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  3. silvershadow157 says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    Spicy Italian Sausage Pomodoro…feed the starving graduate student

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  4. Kelly says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    Spicy Italian Sausage Pomodoro….YUM!

    Reply
  5. Jenna says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    SHRIMP ME!

    Reply
  6. Lindsey says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    Roasted Garlic Shrimp Scampi!!!

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  7. michelle says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    hysterical picture message from Ryan! He’s going to have a blast!!!

    I love shrimp! So i’d say the roasted garlic shrimp scampi! yummmm

    Reply
  8. Sara says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    That text from Ryan is so funny! I’ve seen these meals in the store but haven’t tried them yet…I’d want to try the Grilled Chicken Florentine.

    Reply
  9. lisaou11 says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    Spicy Italian Sausage Pomodoro for me 🙂

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  10. Meg says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    HAHAHA @ Ryan!! That made my day brighter 😀

    I’ll go with the Shrimp Scampi, I LOVE shrimpies!

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  11. Lauren says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    Garlic Shrimp Scampi sounds fun… and it sounds like it could be tough to do frozen… but i’d love to try it!

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  12. Lauren says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    shrimp scampi sounds DEEEEEEEEELISH!

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  13. Alicia says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    Basil Parmesan Chicken please!!! 🙂

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  14. erica says

    August 5, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    spicy italian sausage pomodoro!
    mmmm!

    love that pic of ryan, btw. that’s pretty hilarious!

    Reply
  15. Lizzy @ LBBakes says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    Since pasta is already a splurge, I’d go with the Spicy Sausage! Yum 🙂

    Reply
  16. Bethany @ More Fruit Please says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    Oh boy… it looks like Ryan is in for a good time! I’d like to try the Grilled Chicken Florentine dinner… sounds yummy!

    Reply
  17. Fervent Foodie says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    Hmm I think the basil parmesan chicken looks pretty darn good!

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  18. lifewithacrazypup says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    Roast Garlic Shrimp Scampi!

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  19. Erin says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    Eeeek tough but think I’ll have to choose the Shrimp!!

    Reply
  20. christina cadden says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    LOL, cute photo! That meal looks amazing!

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  21. Laura T. says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    sign me up for the shrimp scampi!

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  22. Lauren says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    I can’t believe you got a picture! All of the guys at my hubby’s bachelor party said “no cameras aloud.” It was some kind of unwritten dude rule of all bachelor parties they told me.

    I would definitely want to try the Garlic Shrimp Scampi the most.

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  23. tasha says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    Roasted Garlic Shrimp Scampi — I haven’t tried those meals yet, as I’m not much of a fan of frozen dinners either.

    Reply
  24. Kristina says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    Roasted garlic shrimp scampi!!!!

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  25. Jessica says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    The roasted garlic shrimp scampi sounds so good!!!!

    Reply
  26. Grace says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Basil Parmisian Chicken sounds delish!

    Reply
  27. Sarah says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Roasted Garlic Shrimp Scampi!

    Reply
  28. Tina says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    I cracked up! That is AWESOME!!!

    Reply
  29. laura says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    ive had this strange craving for shrimp scampi lately, so i would definitely like to try that

    Reply
  30. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Definitely Basil Parmesan Chicken. Anything with basil is delicious. And adding cheese? Well, that can only make it better 😀

    Reply
  31. Leigh says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:47 pm

    Mmmmm…gotta go with the shrimp!!!

    Reply
  32. Lauren says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    Basil Parmesan Chicken!!

    Reply
  33. Lindsey says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    Roasted Garlic Shrimp Scamp fo sho!

    Reply
  34. Lauren says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    I would love to try the spicy itanlian sausage pomodoro!

    Reply
  35. Kelly d says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    Basil parmesan chicken!

    Reply
  36. Shanna, like Banana says

    August 5, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    The basil sounds divine!

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  37. Natalie says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:00 pm

    Basil Chicken sounds awesome!

    Reply
  38. Meagan says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Basil Parmesan Chicken looks and sounds really good!

    Reply
  39. Waheeda says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    shrimp 🙂

    Reply
  40. Melissa says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    Roasted Garlic Shrimp Scampi sounds yummy!!

    Reply
  41. wendy says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    Grilled Chicken Florentine 🙂

    Reply
  42. homecookedem says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    Basil Parmesan Chicken please!! 🙂

    Reply
  43. Allison says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Roasted Garlic Shrimp Scampi!

    Reply
  44. Janette says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    Spicy Italian Sausage Pomodoro please!

    Reply
  45. Heather (heather's dish) says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    i’m 100% on board with the sausage pomodoro…i love the spicy ones!!

    Reply
  46. Kelly says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    Basil parmesan chicken sounds deelish! 🙂

    Reply
  47. Katie says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    Oooh, roasted garlic shrimp scampi sounds awesome!!

    Reply
  48. Kimberly says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    I just ate at Macaroni Grill for the first time this weekend – YUM! I’d love to try the Grilled Chicken Florentine.

    Reply
  49. Rachel says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    I’d love to try the Basil Parmesan Chicken! yum!

    Reply
  50. Emily says

    August 5, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    Basil Parmesan Chicken sounds awesome!

    Reply
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