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Italian Night In Date Night

Yum

December 30, 2014 By Autumn Rose Reo 148 Comments

Disclaimer

I love the holidays, but after all the hustle and bustle of traveling, eating grandma’s stuffing and sleeping in beds other than my own, there’s nothing better than coming home to enjoy the comforts of my own house in front of the TV watching a movie, enjoying a glass of vino while biting into the perfect meal. For our family, Italian cuisine is the one we all love so if you are trying to make us all happy, it has to have pasta, bread or cheese it in.

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Too bad I’m not in the mood to cook for five hours to make marinara sauce, my famous lasagna or cut fresh noodles. However, a quick trip to the store and less than an hour in the oven, I can have the ideal Italian night in without the work.  And you can too with Michael Angelo’s.

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As a third-generation Italian-American family, company founder Michael Angelo (yes, that really is his name) and his mother Sara loved entertaining and felt that the most memorable evenings can be held around the dinner table while eating copious amounts of delicious food. In honor of these simple, yet satisfying dining occasions, Michael Angelo has created quick, yet delicious dinner options based on family recipes that can warmed up in your oven and to your table in less than an hour. And best of all, the meals are made of 100% natural ingredients with NO preservatives just like you’d expect homemade should be.

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Even with the kids, we were able to enjoy a nice family evening playing Scopa, an Italian card game while nibbling on our antipasto platter I had made to start off the dinner’s events. We followed up with both the meaty lasagna and buttery  shrimp scampi (the gal at the grocery store had almost demanded I buy it because it was so good) and then followed by an Italian sweetie of canoli. We paired our meal with a light Rioja and finished the evening watching a very apropos A Roman Holiday. The evening may not have been just like dinner in Rome, but it was close to it in my living room in Texas.

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Want to enjoy your own “Roman Holiday” with Michael Angelo’s meals? You can with this incredible giveaway!

  • Voucher for 2 Michael Angelo’s Multi-Serve Entrees of your choice
  • $50 Walmart gift card to purchase side dishes, salad, dessert, or perhaps some Italian wine to accompany your Michael Angelo’s entrée
  • Ferrero Rocher Chocolates
  • Wine Bottle Opener & Charm Set
  • “Scopa: the Italian Card Game”
  • 2 DVDs of Italian Classics – Roman Holiday and Under the Tuscan Sun – to enjoy after dinner

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Texas blogger, TV contributor, PR pro, and mother of two (including a son with a Congenital Heart Defect) , Autumn Rose Reo is always on the search for REAL SOLUTIONS for REAL PARENTS that REALLY WORK. From parenthood, things to do, reviews, style, recipes and more, she’s always cookin’ up something fun, resourceful and good to know! She’s frequently featured on TV sharing her solutions and in her spare time, she’s helping others promote their business with her own PR shop, The Reo Agency See what she’s burning, party she is planning, or what challenge she is taking on today.

Comments

  1. AvatarRobin (Masshole Mommy) says

    December 31, 2014 at 8:06 am

    It’s so cold outside here in Boston that I will take a night in any day this time of the year. Sounds like a perfect one.

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  2. AvatarTiffany (A Mom's Take) says

    December 31, 2014 at 8:23 am

    Italian food to me is like comfort food, and we eat it often. I haven’t tried this brand, but want to now.

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  3. AvatarKelly Hunter says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:17 am

    I love their ravioli – and have a great dinner in mind!

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  4. AvatarDebi says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    I love being able to have a nice dinner in. It is much more relaxing.

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  5. Avatarjane valencia says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    ravioli!!!

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  6. AvatarJesica H says

    December 31, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    I love Italian food, and I find it really hard to make a home-made alfredo sauce that is up to my standards! I haven’t seen this brand before and am very excited to give it a try! Who wouldn’t like a nice meal in!?

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  7. AvatarJennifer says

    December 31, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    That looks delicious! It doesn’t even look like a frozen meal. Yum!

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  8. AvatarJenna Wood says

    December 31, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    We’ve been enjoying Michael Angelo’s for a few year- I love the authentic Italian variety. They also make an eggplant Parmesan that is pretty delicious considering I didn’t have to slave away making it!

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  9. AvatarHeather Mckenzie Carter says

    December 31, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken 🙂

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  10. AvatarTammilee Tips says

    December 31, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Great giveaway! I love Italian food, looks delicious.

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  11. AvatarSusan Christy says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    I love it all – gnocchi, lasagna, sausage cannelloni. YUM

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  12. AvatarTara says

    January 1, 2015 at 12:02 am

    One of my favorite Italian dishes was my Great Grandmother Marie’s rigatoni! Yes, she was full blooded 100% Italian. Ciao 🙂

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  13. AvatarTara says

    January 1, 2015 at 12:04 am

    One of my favorite Italian dishes is my Great Grandmother Marie’s rigatoni! Yes she was 100% full blooded Italian!

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  14. AvatarMama to 5 BLessings says

    January 1, 2015 at 7:40 am

    These sound great, close to homemade and perfect for busy nights!

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  15. AvatarGabriel Bregg says

    January 1, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    I’m a pretty big fan of lasagna, looks like I will be giving this a try. I like the preservative free approach, it might be that they are harmless, but why take a chance?

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  16. AvatarMichelle Parker says

    January 2, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    Lasagna is the best. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  17. AvatarWehaf says

    January 2, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    I love fettucine alfredo!

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  18. AvatarRebecca Xavier says

    January 2, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    My favorite Italian meal is lasagna.

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  19. AvatarRhonda Grisham says

    January 2, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    I love ravioli. My fave by far!

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  20. AvatarBrandi Swanson says

    January 2, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    I love chicken broccoli alfredo!

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  21. AvatarToni Marquardt says

    January 2, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    I love three cheese manicotti.

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  22. AvatarPatricia M says

    January 2, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    My favorite italian dish is lasagna.

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  23. AvatarAshley says

    January 2, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    I love ravioli!

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  24. AvatarKristin Goodson says

    January 2, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    My favorite is Chicken Parmesan!! mMMMM love Italian food.

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  25. AvatarSoo says

    January 2, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    I like fettucine alfredo. Throw in some shrimp, and I’ll love it!

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  26. Avatarsandra says

    January 2, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    Veal Parmesan

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  27. Avatarann b says

    January 2, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    that lasagna looks amazing. I may have to go out and get some tonight.

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  28. AvatarKristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks) says

    January 2, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    We love Italian food. Probably eat it at least 3-4 times a week here! =)

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  29. AvatarLaTanya says

    January 2, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    I like chicken marsala

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  30. AvatarBetty says

    January 2, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Love stuffed artichokes, and especially their chicken piccata

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  31. AvatarMichelle S says

    January 2, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is lasagna–I could eat it every day!

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  32. AvatarDonat Plotkin says

    January 2, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    I have and always will love lasagna!

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  33. AvatarLeigh Anne Borders says

    January 2, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    Chicken Parmesan is my favorite! I really like all kinds of Italian foods!

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  34. AvatarDavid says

    January 2, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    My favorite Italian food is pizza, but the Americanized version, not the Italian style. Other than that, I can also eat tons of lasagna.

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  35. AvatarAmie George says

    January 2, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    My favorite is definitely lasagna… So many different ways to make it and tastes so so good

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  36. AvatarMaureen says

    January 2, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is Chicken Parmesan.

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  37. AvatarStephanie Phelps says

    January 2, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    My favorite Italian meal is shrimp Alfredo and lasagna!

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  38. AvatarTammy Woodall says

    January 2, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is Lasagna.

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  39. AvatarSusan Baughman says

    January 2, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    Chicken parmigiana. My husband and I order it out every chance that we can.

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  40. AvatarNatalie says

    January 2, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    I love veal or chicken pram

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  41. AvatarMadeline says

    January 2, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is Pizza pugliese.

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  42. AvatarJessica Cox says

    January 2, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    My favorite is chicken fettucine alfredo.

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  43. AvatarYona Williams says

    January 2, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is lasagna…I just love all of the different layers. And, it tastes great cold.

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  44. AvatarKirsten P. says

    January 2, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    My favorite is Italian dish is Italian style pizza!

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  45. AvatarConnie says

    January 2, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    It’s a toss up between Stuffed Chicken Marsala and Veal Piccata. Since I have to choose, I’d say Veal Piccata.

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  46. Avatarjennifer says

    January 2, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    I LOVE lasagna!

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  47. AvatarNancy Loring says

    January 2, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    I don’t just have one favorite Italian dish. I love way too many of them. Lasagna, Chicken Parm. garlic bread, mozzarella cheese the list goes on.

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  48. AvatarArik Issan says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    I used to bake pizzas from scratch, and make lasagna a lot. But I no longer eat cheese. So the best for now is a mix of veggies (zucchini, carrots, peppers, onions) in a nice marinara.

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  49. Avatarrebecca day says

    January 2, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is Chicken Parmesan.

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  50. AvatarLeela says

    January 2, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    Fritelle by far.

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  51. AvatarDana Matthews says

    January 2, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    Spaghetti is my favorite Italian food! Great giveaway!

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  52. AvatarKarla T says

    January 2, 2015 at 11:41 pm

    My favorite was when my Italian grandma made spaghetti and meatballs and we had rolls from De’Lauro’s bakery.

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  53. Avatartonya dreese says

    January 3, 2015 at 1:18 am

    Ravioli ofcourse!!

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  54. Avatarkelly tupick says

    January 3, 2015 at 3:23 am

    My father is Italian and i grew up eating lots of Italian foods. My favorite is pasta of course. My mom makes the best spaghetti and meatballs. We would have it at least once a week.

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  55. Avatarkathy dalton says

    January 3, 2015 at 7:52 am

    My favorite Italian food is chicken parmesan

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  56. AvatarDonna L says

    January 3, 2015 at 8:03 am

    My favorite is Chicken Parmesan.

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  57. AvatarSheila K. says

    January 3, 2015 at 8:27 am

    I love eggplant parmesan!

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  58. AvatarSusan McNeill says

    January 3, 2015 at 8:43 am

    I’m Italian, so I love all Italian dishes. My fave though, is stuffed shells. Yum!

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  59. AvatarMarija says

    January 3, 2015 at 9:29 am

    I love anything to do with gnocchi.

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  60. Avatarjenn giannetto says

    January 3, 2015 at 9:56 am

    I love tirimisu and lasagna!

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  61. Avatarsheila ressel says

    January 3, 2015 at 10:16 am

    My favorite Italian food is pizza!

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  62. AvatarVanessa says

    January 3, 2015 at 10:24 am

    I love lasagna!

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  63. Avatarshaunie says

    January 3, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Carbonara is my favorite dish

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  64. Avatarhayley s says

    January 3, 2015 at 10:56 am

    My favorite is fettuccini!

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  65. AvatarAustin Baroudi says

    January 3, 2015 at 11:48 am

    Pizza!!!!

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  66. AvatarDanielle Porter says

    January 3, 2015 at 11:52 am

    Chicken alfredo! And garlic knots. 🙂

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  67. AvatarDana says

    January 3, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    Fettuccine Alfredo!

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  68. AvatarConnie H says

    January 3, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    I love lasagna!

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  69. AvatarLee McKeon says

    January 3, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Our family favorite Is lasagna for sure!

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  70. Avatarrachel says

    January 3, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    Portobella mushroom ravioli!! Yum 🙂

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  71. AvatarLaura J says

    January 3, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Oh my favorite is Lasagna! YUM

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  72. AvatarDeanne Patterson says

    January 3, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    I absolutely love lasagna. Perfect for a cold night with a tossed salad and a little wine.

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  73. Avatarwen budro says

    January 3, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    Hmmm….I think that a decadent, cheesy lasagna is my favorite Italian dish.

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  74. AvatarJordan Troublefield says

    January 3, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    LOVE Ravioli…. all types! Mushroom, cheese, etc.

    Reply
  75. AvatarAndrea Hayden says

    January 3, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    I’m obsessed with tortellini of any kind!!! So yummy!

    Reply
  76. AvatarCori Westphal says

    January 3, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Fettuccine Alfredo is my all time fave! With some greasy garlic bread too! yum!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  77. Avatariamalighthouse says

    January 3, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    I really love sweet potato gnocchi!

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  78. AvatarBonnie Y says

    January 3, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Eggplant parm is my all time favorite!

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  79. AvatarJocelyn says

    January 3, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    My favorite is lasagna or alfredo sauce.

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  80. AvatarKathleen Richardson says

    January 3, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is lasagna.

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  81. AvatarElizabeth says

    January 3, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is lasagna.

    Reply
  82. AvatarNina H says

    January 3, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    My favorite is baked ziti

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  83. AvatarDericka Buckels says

    January 3, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    My favorite Italian Dish is lasagna. I just love all that cheese and sauce.It’s so yummy.

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  84. AvatarSydney A says

    January 3, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is gorgonzola gnocchi.

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  85. Avatarmegan tilley says

    January 3, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    Chicken Parmesan, yummy in my tummy! I also really love some spaghetti!

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  86. AvatarRJ says

    January 3, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    I was in Rome this summer and my favorite thing to eat were the pastries. Seriously expresso and pastries there were divine. Sfogliatelle, were probably my favorite. Makes my mouth water thinking of them.

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  87. AvatarTina says

    January 3, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    Hard to pick one. but I guess it would be lasagna.

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  88. AvatarCrystal Gibson says

    January 3, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    ANYTHING! lol… litterally anything, especially pasta, anything with pasta… Shrimp fra diavolo, as well as Penne alla vodka are really good too!

    Reply
  89. AvatarKathleen M Smith says

    January 3, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    My faorite Italian meal is Lasagna

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  90. AvatarMelissa L. says

    January 3, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    My favorite is spaghetti. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  91. AvatarSunnie says

    January 3, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    I love pizza!

    Reply
  92. Avatarkelly says

    January 3, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    cheese tortilini

    Reply
  93. AvatarDawn Sterner says

    January 3, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    My favorite is lasagna!

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  94. AvatarLaurie Nykaza says

    January 3, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    Chicken Parmesan is my very favorite one

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  95. Avatardebbie ritenour says

    January 3, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    My favorite italian dish is My favorite is spaghetti with green peppers and mushrooms and a side of garlic sticks!

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  96. AvatarMegan says

    January 4, 2015 at 2:25 am

    lasagna!!!

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  97. AvatarBirdiebee says

    January 4, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    Shrimp scampi is my all time favorite.

    Reply
  98. AvatarElena says

    January 4, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    My favorite is lasagna

    Reply
  99. AvatarKristen says

    January 4, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    I like seafood linguine.

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  100. AvatarMami2jcn says

    January 4, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    I like linguine with clam sauce.

    Reply
  101. AvatarAmanda Baker says

    January 4, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    I am pretty much in love with ALL Italian food so it is super hard for me to choose a favorite!! If I had to choose I can narrow it down to two, either Cheese Manicotti or Chicken Parmesan. Thank you so much for posting this and doing this amazing giveaway!!

    Reply
  102. AvatarElle P. says

    January 4, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    I like eggplant parmigiana.

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  103. AvatarKristen says

    January 4, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    I liked baked ziti.

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  104. Avatarkelly mcgrew says

    January 4, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    chicken piccata is my favorite!

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  105. Avatarellen casper says

    January 4, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Eggplant Parmesan is my favorite

    Reply
  106. AvatarSarah Cool says

    January 4, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    I love lasagna

    Reply
  107. AvatarNancy says

    January 4, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    My favorite Italian entree is meaty lasagna!

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  108. AvatarKim Reid says

    January 4, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is Chicken Parmesan, thanks!

    Reply
  109. AvatarWendy R. says

    January 5, 2015 at 2:01 am

    My guilty pleasure is Fettucine Alfredo with mizithra cheese.

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  110. AvatarAnnette says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:26 am

    My favorite Italian dish is Eggplant Parmesan.

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  111. AvatarSharon H. says

    January 5, 2015 at 10:44 am

    I love anything with large amounts of ricotta…stuffed shells, stuffed manicotti, some lasagnas 🙂

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  112. AvatarNicole Lancaster says

    January 5, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is Eggplant Parmigiana.

    Reply
  113. AvatarDanielle Jones says

    January 5, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    When I was in Italy we had the best pizza at a small eatery. I’ve never found anything that compares to it. However since I can’t find anything similar my next favorite italian food would be lasagna.

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  114. AvatarTallulahJane says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    My fav dish …wow …I love Lasgna and I really love homemade pizza.

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  115. AvatarJackie says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    My favorite italian dish is spaghetti and meatballs….,.but I also love lasagna.
    Thank you!

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  116. AvatarBarbara Adams says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    Warm and gooey baked ziti with a super crisp salad and crusty Italian bread

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  117. AvatarDijah W says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    Lasagne, without a doubt, is my favorite Italian food. It’s such a classic dish, and sooo comforting. I haven’t made one in a while though 🙁

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  118. AvatarTerri Moore says

    January 5, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is Lasagna made with spinach and mushrooms.

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  119. AvatarJodi Kershuk says

    January 5, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    I have a love for lasagna, but having 2 very small children makes it hard for me to find the time to cook it. This would be perfect for a mama night!

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  120. AvatarLisa Garner says

    January 5, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    I love lasagna most.

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  121. Avatarmary j says

    January 5, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    I like chicken parm.

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  122. Avatarshari lewis says

    January 5, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    Thinly fried egg plant with egg and flour over a bed of spaghetti…. my favorite///:)

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  123. AvatarKelly D says

    January 5, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Eggplant Parmesan is my favorite.

    Reply
  124. Avatarambrea says

    January 5, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    I love cacio and pepe

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  125. AvatarElla says

    January 5, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    I love angel hair pasta with anything. My favorite would be with shrimp in a pink sauce. Garlic bread with mozzarella cheese. A Caesar salad. Moscato wine. Tiramisu for dessert. An espresso to finish.

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  126. Avatarheather says

    January 5, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    Chicken parm is my favorite italian dish.

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  127. AvatarMARTHA says

    January 5, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    Ravioli with extra cheese…

    Reply
  128. AvatarAdriane says

    January 6, 2015 at 1:05 am

    Love Shrimp Scampi!

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  129. AvatarTara Bixler says

    January 6, 2015 at 3:24 am

    I love anything Italian,specially when it’s homemade.My favorite is Lasagna with homemade Meatballs.Thanks so much for the awesome giveaway and good luck all!!

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  130. AvatarMeg Tucker says

    January 6, 2015 at 4:28 am

    Michael Angelos is perfect for my busy weeknight’s. I just add a salad and voila! Italian is a fave of mine so hard to choose but I’d say a Lasagna, either spinach or traditional meat sauce. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  131. AvatarAmanda Sakovitz says

    January 6, 2015 at 8:14 am

    I love fettuccine alfredo!

    Reply
  132. AvatarStephanie Easterling says

    January 6, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    My favorite is homemade spaghetti.

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  133. AvatarMaggie Anders says

    January 6, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    my fave dish is lasagna 😀

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  134. AvatarVikki Billings says

    January 6, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is lasagna!

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  135. Avatarlaurie murley says

    January 6, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    lasagna is my favorite to eat

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  136. AvatarDianna Thomas says

    January 6, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    There’s a couple I love– calzone and linguini and clams sauce

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  137. AvatarJill Myrick says

    January 6, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is Chicken Alfredo.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  138. AvatarAllison says

    January 7, 2015 at 6:55 am

    I like the ziti the best!

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  139. AvatarAmanda Stanford says

    January 7, 2015 at 2:59 pm

    I love anything italian!

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  140. AvatarRebecca Parsons says

    January 7, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is Alfredo.

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  141. AvatarLynneMarie says

    January 7, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is tortellini alfredo.

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  142. AvatarAngela Saver says

    January 7, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    Lasagna is my all-time favorite!

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  143. AvatarNorma says

    January 7, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    I like ravioli!

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  144. AvatarThomas Murphy says

    January 7, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    I love lasagna!

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  145. AvatarShannon says

    January 7, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    I like stuffed shells best!

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  146. AvatarJulie says

    January 7, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    we love chicken Cannelloni

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  147. AvatarAmber S. says

    January 7, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    Lasagna!

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  148. AvatarChavonne H says

    January 7, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    My favorite Italian dish is Linguine Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli.

    Reply

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Fancy Schmancy. This month’s @torchystacos Taco Fancy Schmancy.

This month’s @torchystacos Taco of the Month is this beut: she’s full of eggs, smoked salmon, pickled onions, capers, chopped dill, and the herb cream cheese. And yes she’s fancy but oh so good and worth the splurge.

Paired with a side of queso and change out the chips for chicharrones with that white queso (and maybe a Paloma), and you’re golden. 

#torchytacos #salmon #tacos #paloma #fancy #torchys #dryjanuary #dill #salmon #dfweats #dallaseats
Who doesn’t like chocolate? But what if it’s Who doesn’t like chocolate?

But what if it’s truffles made with avocados past their prime? 🤢? Don’t knock it until you try it #recipeontheblog

Today on @wfaagmt I shared how to make the most of those leftovers and old vegetables and fruits! The kitchen smells so good with an apple tarte tartin, truffles, potato chips, broth, banana bread, and this cilantro green sauce! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Taken from @beardfoundation:

INGREDIENTS

1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro stems (from 1 bunch of cilantro)
1⁄2 cup olive oil or neutral oil, such as organic canola or grapeseed
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin

DIRECTIONS

In a blender or the mixing cup of a small food processor or immersion blender, combine the vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Swirl a few times to dissolve the salt. Add the stems, olive oil, and cumin — puree. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

#wfaa #tv #recipe #goodmorningtexas #chocolatetruffles #dfwinfluencer #dallasblogger #eatwell #dfw #momblogger #healthylifestyle #wholefoodmethod
Kept and Queso may sound a lot alike, but I don’ Kept and Queso may sound a lot alike, but I don’t think that’s the way it work...🌯

Today was a busy one: getting ready for the week and getting prepped for a tv segment (tomorrow on @wfaagmt, so I had to call in for reinforcements. While I may be on the no-carb wagon, the rest of the fam wanted something different -  fresh, full of flavor and delivered fast...enter @savageburritos!

Made from the @unclejuliosmexican family, this ghost kitchen delivery service offers specialty burritos, bowls, salads, the holy trinity (queso, chips and salsa) and even dessert - all to your door! 

Find ‘em online and find out why you’ll go savage for more! And thanks @savageburritos for such great service! 

#savageburritos #savageburrito #unclejulios #texmex #dfweats #mamachallenge #dallasfood #dallasmoms #dallasinfluencer #dfwblogger
Nothing like trying to eat healthier and your kid Nothing like trying to eat healthier and your kid surprises you with an over-the-top hot cocoa in bed.

...But at least she put it in my @shopcarrieelle mugs.

I’m wondering if this was my first teat of 2021.
Hoping to make 2021 a lot brighter. ✨ Happy New Hoping to make 2021 a lot brighter. ✨

Happy New Year’s Y’all!

#ArlingtonTexas #ArlingtonTx #dfw #nye #lonestarnye
Consider 2021 the light at the end of the tunnel. Consider 2021 the light at the end of the tunnel.

We’ve been working to squeeze in all the celebrations this week before it’s time to work out all the tears, wine and carbs 2020 brought. 🍷 🥖 😭 

What’s your NYE plan? And most of all what’s your last cheat meal? 

#dfw #nye #newyears #covidchristmas2020 #dallasinfluencer #dfwblogger
The 80s are coming back in full force...but does m The 80s are coming back in full force...but does my visor match my mask? 😱

Actually my #OOTD is part of our equipment to take down aliens in London circa 1984 at @electricgamebox, the new immersive gaming experience @grandscapetx. Opening December 24, it’s the perfect way to spend some family time TOGETHER, hear a bada$@ soundtrack (hello, 80s!?!) and burn calories (don’t worry about those extra cookies!)

Before you go: 

🕹Have a team name ready

🕹Wear tennis shoes, no hats or hair bands, and comfortable clothes. 

🕹There’s a locker to put your bag in if you need to drop it off!

🕹Safety is #1: Masks are a must, no contact and you’re the only ones in your game room! 

🕹The experience is an hour so be ready to move bc you will! 

Swipe to see our score and family photo (emailed to you after your experience!)

Thanks for some pre-Christmas fun Electric Gamebox! (Partner)

#dallas #dfw #dfwinfluencer #dallasblogger #dallasmoms #dallastexas #electricgamebox #covidchristmas #2020 #openingsoon
❄️ I’m dreaming of a White Christmas... We ❄️ I’m dreaming of a White Christmas...

We normally head to the mountains at Christmas time, but this year we’re just happy to celebrate Christmas healthy and together with lots of wonderful trips around home including to the @gaylordtexan. So we broke from our matching plaid instead with this mom/daughter snowflake set from @shinestythreads. Most their stuff is exactly what you need to dominate the Christmas sweater game, our little bit of cheesy (cue “Let it Go...”) but came out too sweet not to share. (When they’re this age, you take it when you get it!)

Shinesty is the resource for all the holidays apparel and even does free returns! Save their page for when you need to be the talk of the party (online and in person.) 

🎄And for details about the @gaylordtexan Lonestar Christmas like this week’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Brunch, head to the blog (and remember the code REO gets you a discount on some of your activities!)

#shinesty #snow #dfw AD #gaylordchristmas #gaylordtexan #visitgrapevine #dallastexas #dfwinfluencer #dallasbloggers #matchingoutfits #snowdfw #somuchchristmas
One other thing came out of #2020 besides drive-th One other thing came out of #2020 besides drive-thru margaritas...I had time to enjoy wrapping my gifts! 

While we had a minor Santa disaster yesterday, I devised a mom save and moved on to the wrapping paper! I even made my Christmas tags with my @Cricut to match my white & silver snow theme! 

Do you theme your wrapping? What was this year?

You finally can get yours or stock up on accessories now at 50% off now with this link or download the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app to shop this pic via screenshot. http://liketk.it/34fvi #liketkit @liketoknow.it 
 #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKhome @liketoknow.it.family @liketoknow.it.home
...Hold your horses! 🐴✨🎄 I love celebrati ...Hold your horses! 🐴✨🎄

I love celebrating our holiday traditions, but this year we made a new one! I’ve always wanted to see Christmas lights by carriage ride and this year we made it happen by surprising the girls! 

We spent the night looking at beautiful houses, drinking hot chocolate under the blankets and hearing some of the best commentary from the girls!

🐴 There are several different carriage ride companies (we used Whitehaven Carriages) that drive through Deerfield and Highland Park with multiple types of carriages (there’s even a Cinderella) for varying prices starting around $175+. 

🐴While rides reserve quickly, you might be able to find some after the holidays! If not, put this in the calendar for next year because it’s a must do!

(I’ve shared some of it on Instastories!)

#dfw #highlandpark #dallasbloggers  #christmasdecor #horses #chriatmaslights #dallas #dfwevents #dallasinfluencer #dfwinfluencer #christmastradition
Just ONE more day! The countdown to Christmas may Just ONE more day!

The countdown to Christmas may be a week away, but @thecroods New Age is available by demand tomorrow! 

The kids have been so excited about this debut and have decorated for the occasion with their goodies from @dreamworks! 🎁 (Partner)

#CROODSNEWAGE #dreamworks #thecroods #giftideas #dfwinfluencers #dallassocialinfluencers #movie #fandango #momlife #sloth
🎶I’m dreaming of a white Christmas...🎶 . 🎶I’m dreaming of a white Christmas...🎶 

...to drink that is, The Dude style. Picking up last minute gifts, I took a brief break at @lockwooddistillingco. They have a great holiday cocktail list and if you’re lucky, you’ll find some awesome gift baskets under their Biggie & Snoop Christmas tree will make everyone happy for Christmas (twofer!)

Whatever you do, don’t leave without a bottle of the Bourbon Creme or Cinnamon Rum to make it through the holidays (who needs eggnog when you can drink this?)

#lockwooddistillingco #biglebowski #dfw #richardsontx #dallastx #holidaydrinks #dallasinfluencer #dfwblogger #whitechristmas #giftidea #biggie #snoop
#MomTruth: What are you buying and wrapping yourse #MomTruth: What are you buying and wrapping yourself to put under the tree and saying it’s from the kids? 🌲 

For me it was this crossbody from @bestofsevenshop. I love a beautiful big handbag (hello @louisvuitton!), but lately I’ve kept it to the essentials as we enjoyed all the holiday events safely, but I still wanted it to be cute! 

Best of Seven style is classic: full of pockets and zippers as well different styles that let you interchange colors to make it your own! “Keeping it your own” is their mission by celebrating diversity:
🌈 races
🌈religion
🌈genders
🌈sexual orientation
🌈Abilities and disabilities
🌈Ages

And you know I love a monogram! 

Today’s the last day to get 30% off and still get it personalized! Get the link in my profile!

#bestofseven #diversity #giftideas #dallasblogger #style #holidays #grinch #rainbow #dfwinfluencers #dallasmoms #covidchristmas
SO.MUCH.CHRISTMAS. 🎄🎁🎅🏼 It’s incred SO.MUCH.CHRISTMAS. 🎄🎁🎅🏼

It’s incredible how much you can do in 24 hours and how many photos you can take - 422 to be exact.

Have you been so busy you haven’t had time to do the Christmas stuff? Get in all the holiday fun with our guide to SO MUCH Christmas at the Gaylord Texan @gaylordtexan.

We even share how to save some money (use the code REO!)

Link to the guide is in the profile and #ontheblog.

#gaylordtexan #ChristmasatGaylordTexan #ilovechristmasmoviesWB #SoMuchChristmas #gaylordchristmas #dfw #visitgrapevine #christmas #dfwinfluencers #dallasinfluencer #travelblogger #traveltex #grapevinetx
Are you making a different kind of O Face because Are you making a different kind of O Face because your not sure if that box is gonna make it? O-NO! 😱

Deadlines start today fast and being in those long lines might be the worst part of Christmas. However, I shared some tips  on @wfaagmt on how you can avoid feeling like a Grinch when it comes to shipping. 🙌🏻

Here are some tips you might not know before you get in line: 

🎁 The big three all have pick up at your house, by going online and scheduling for pick up @ups, @usps.official and @fedex.

Did you know that several stores actually have shipping inside? 
🎁Some Ace Hardware stores @acehardware and local Eliott’s Hardware
🎁 @Staples - they have all the supplies for you to box it up (and I have a coupon in my Instastories!)
🎁 CVS ships UPS
🎁 Heading to those third party parcel stores can definitely save you some time.

Ship to Store is a huge way to get the item delivered quicker to you or to have sent. 
🎁 Get your @amazon sent to an Amazon Locker  or @wholefoods for shipping and pick up! 
🎁 @target - drive through pick up with the App 
🎁 @Walmart - just launched a new service called Walmart+ which is like Amazon Prime where you can get it. (Try it free now!) 

Last-minute shipping?
🎁 While you might not want to pay for those last-minute shipping services, if you use @rakuten you can save money on your purchase so then it still can be affordable for your budget. (I have already racked up a $600 cash back check just for using Rakuten - head to my profile to get a link to get $20 back when you use it! (It’s FREE!) 

@wfaagmt @wfaa #dfw #shipping #holiday #savemoney #dfwinfluencers #dallasinfluencers #dallas #giftideas #mamachallenge #giftguide #covidchristmas
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