With being a wife,mom to 5, full-time student, and an active member at my Church, I lead a busy life. Dinner is an important family event for us but there are times when I wonder where my day has gone when dinner-time is approaching and I have nothing made yet. I love simple and economical meals that my entire family will enjoy.
Enter Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms by Jane Doiron. With the help of this great book, you can find several options of meals that are not only easy, but are also perfect for freezing and/or making ahead of time. You can prepare your meal the night before or in the morning and have it ready for the oven when you get home. Every mother needs time in her life and this is one way to get some back.
I have been given the chance to review Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms and loved it. I made Christmas Bark with Mackenzie before Christmas and it was so good. It reminded me of my childhood as well and who doesn’t love those kind of foods? The mini-cheesecakes from the picture to the right are another yummy one from my childhood. They are so easy and so good! I haven’t found a recipe in the book that isn’t delicious. Jane herself tested these recipes and you can guarantee they are going to be good. I have tried Buffalo Chicken Dip at parties and was so pleased to see this in Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms because now I can make it myself!
Take a look at the Table of Contents of the book and see all the fantastic dishes you will be able to create!
As many of you know, I am on Weight Watchers. Does that mean that this cookbook won’t work for me? Absolutely not! I can use this and still be on WW. I may need to substitute whole wheat noodles or low-fat products, but the meals are still great for me and my family. You will love them!
You can purchase Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or you can purchase as an e-book from the Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms website.
Jane Doiron has kindly offered one of you a copy of her fantastic book Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms!
Here is how to enter:
- For your first comment, visit Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms Table of Contents and tell me what you want to try to make.
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Entries will be accepted until 11:59pm (CST) on January 26, 2010. Winner will be drawn by random generator and posted. The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond in order to claim their prize. This giveaway is open for U.S. and Canada residents only. One entry per household please!
disclosure: We were given item(s) mentioned for the purpose of review. I did not receive monetary compensation and all thoughts and opinions are mine. If applicable, images other than my own and quotes were taken directly from the website mentioned.
Winner: Randa @ The Bewitchin’ Kitchen #160
Beeb says
The Baked Chicken Chimichangas sound delish! Thank you for the giveaway, I was just thinking tonight how I need to find a few new easy recipes for busy nights. I should check this out!
Ale Oliver says
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Andrew says
Mini Bacon Quiches
Debbie Jackson says
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Debbie Jackson says
cranberry scones sound great
Natalie A. says
Tweet
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Wendi P says
1/26 tweet, thanks again for the extra chance!!
http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/8256171846
renee says
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Ale Oliver says
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Wanda says
I’d love to make the Italian Restaurant Chicken.
Alyssa McVey says
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I would like to try the Taco Lasagna. That sounds good.
Natalie A. says
Tweet
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Randa says
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I follow you and Jane..and tweeted http://twitter.com/bewitchinkitch/statuses/8192253769
Randa says
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Randa says
The chicken canneloni sounds amazing
renee says
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Ale Oliver says
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Jessica Pruznak says
I want to try to make the Cinnamon Bread…Yum!
Shelley says
I would like to try the chicken & spinach stuffed shells. Thanks!
Katie says
follow you both on twitter as @frankandkatie and tweeted
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Katie says
I’d like to try her recipe for chicken parmesan.
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renee says
daily tweet http://twitter.com/nicjosemm/status/8151713997
Amy Brown says
daily tweet: http://twitter.com/avayasmom/status/8149937406
thanks!
Stacey says
I follow the Make Ahead Meals blog
Stacey says
Twitter entry:
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Stacey says
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Stacey says
I want to make the Spicy Corn Chowder
Nicki says
I would love to win this cookbook! I’m a work-at-home mom to a 2.5 yr old and pregnant with my second so we are busy! The first thing I’d make would be: Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Shells and/or mini cheesecakes. Yum!
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Sabrinia Patton says
I want to try the Blueberry Bread – it sounds so yummy!
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I follow you both on twitter as Prairiebelle and tweeted
http://twitter.com/Prairiebelle/status/8127220790
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Belinda M says
I am an email subscriber
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Paula says
Tweeted again for today
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Belinda M says
I follow your blog
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Belinda M says
I would love to try making the Tiramisu
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Natalie A. says
Tweet
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Amy Brown says
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renee says
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Gerrie S says
daily tweet
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deana says
i’d like to make stuffed mushrooms
Wendi P says
Tweeted this today:
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Natalie A. says
Tweet
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Amy Brown says
daily tweet: http://twitter.com/avayasmom/status/8079727189
thanks!
renee says
tweeted http://twitter.com/nicjosemm/status/8070537435
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Kristine says
I would like to try several things, stuffed mushrooms, freezable lemon bars and italian cookies.
Carmen says
I would like to try the chicken cordon bleu
Natalie A. says
Tweet
http://twitter.com/natdey/status/8041873240
Bonnette McNichol says
I would like to try Chicken Parmesan
renee says
daily tweet http://twitter.com/nicjosemm/status/8037352715
reneetaylor at sympatico dot ca
Krista S. says
i signed up for the Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms newsletter {Luvschweetheart AT gmail dot com}
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I follow Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms blog. {Krista S.}
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I follow you both on twitter (@Luvschweetheart) and I tweeted http://twitter.com/Luvschweetheart/statuses/8031099371
Krista S. says
I follow you on google friend connect (Krista S.)
Krista S. says
I already subscribe with google reader
Krista S. says
I have your button on my blog http://typical-ramblings.blogspot.com/
Krista S. says
I would love to make EVERYTHING lol but the Sausage Quesadillas sound very interesting and yum! Never had sausage in a quesadilla before.
Amy Brown says
daily tweet: http://twitter.com/avayasmom/status/8029919746
Stephanie says
I subscribe by email.
Stephanie says
I would like to try the Bruschetta.
renee says
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Amy Brown says
daily tweet: http://twitter.com/avayasmom/status/7989410269
Natalie A. says
Tweet
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Gerrie S says
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I follow Make Ahead meals blog
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twitter follower (shaeffermom) and tweeted http://twitter.com/shaeffermom/status/7986544356
Gerrie S says
I follow via google friends
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I am an email subscriber
Gerrie S says
I would like to try the Baked Chicken Chimichangas recipe
Wendi P says
1/19 tweet, thanks!
http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/7975165867
Natalie A. says
I follow both and tweeted!
http://twitter.com/natdey/status/7973823707
Natalie A. says
I follow the Make Ahead Meals For Busy Moms Blog! Thanks!
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I’m a follower!
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I’m a subscriber!
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I have your button!
Natalie A. says
I’d love to try the Taco Lasagna! Thanks!
Alicia P says
I follow you both and tweeted 🙂 http://twitter.com/aliciamarie112/status/7972203206
Alicia P says
I would make the warm crab dip.
Paula says
I Follow the Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms blog. (frostedfingers)
Paula says
I follow you both already and tweeted about the contest
Paula says
I follow via google friend connect. (phunkyrockgal)
Paula says
I follow you via RSS
Paula says
I’d like to try the blueberry bread! That looks delicious!
Wendi P says
1/18 tweet, thanks so much!
http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/7930764764
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I subscribe to Jane's newsletter!
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I follow Jane's blog!
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etirv says
I would like to try the Chicken Stroganoff!
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Amy Brown says
I blogged the giveaway:
http://thismomhasnoidea.blogspot.com/2010/01/make-ahead-meals-for-busy-moms-cookbook.html
thanks
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renee says
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aledol says
Would love dh (I don't cook much, too ill, but this is a great book for him & ds!!!!) to make ANY of the breads-blueberry/ or soups-cheddar this is one I really want!!!!
Amy Brown says
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Shelly says
I am following the make ahead meals blog…actually been following that blog for a few days now and love it!
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Shelly says
I am following you both on twitter @Ravish30 and tweeted –
http://twitter.com/Ravish30/status/7892866766
shelly
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Shelly says
I am following your blog via google.
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Shelly says
I would like to make many things, I actually love to cook (have a recipe blog) and I collect cookbooks. I think that blueberry bread would be the first recipe I would make.
Shelly
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Wendi P says
1/17 tweet, thanks so much!
http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/7886560436
Amy Brown says
daily tweet:
http://twitter.com/avayasmom/status/7870040583
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renee says
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Belinda M says
I subscribe to the make ahead meals newsletter
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Belinda M says
I follow you both on twitter as Prairiebelle and tweeted
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Belinda M says
I follow your blog
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I am an email subscriber
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Belinda M says
The first thing I would try to make is the Strawberry Bread
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Wendi P says
1/16 tweet, thanks so much!
http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/7852801890
Pamela S says
I'm subscribed to Jane's email with this email address. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
Pamela S says
I follow Jane's blog. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
Pamela S says
I would make the chicken cannelloni first. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
renee says
daily tweet http://twitter.com/nicjosemm/status/7827601647
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Wendi P says
1/15 tweet:
http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/7816157000
Neas Nuttiness says
I follow Make Ahead Meals blog
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Neas Nuttiness says
Crab Melts, Cranberry Scones, Mushroom Burgers, and Mini Cheesecakes:-)
Thanks for the giveaway.
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Amy Brown says
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renee says
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Wendi P says
1/14 tweet, thanks so much for the extra chance 🙂
http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/7775361113
renee says
daily tweet http://twitter.com/nicjosemm/status/7754446823
reneetaylor at sympatico dot ca
Colleen says
I would like to try the recipe for Italian Restaurant Chicken. My fiancé is Italian, and the recipe and photo look terrific!
Amy Brown says
daily tweet:
http://twitter.com/avayasmom/status/7750673109
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Wendi P says
1/13 tweet, thanks so much!
http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/7726241859
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I'd like to try the cranberry scones
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Amy Brown says
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Amy Brown says
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renee says
I follow both on twitter as nicjosemm and tweeted http://twitter.com/nicjosemm/status/7706243739
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renee says
I am a follower
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renee says
I subscribed via email
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renee says
I would like to try the Mini Pecan Pie Muffins
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Wendi P says
I follow/suscribe Jane's blog on google reader.
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I signed up for Jane's newsletter
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Wendi P says
I follow you and Jane on twitter (WendiP) and tweeted:
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Wendi P says
I am a follower on google friend.
Wendi P says
I want to know what the TWIST is in Chicken Marsala with a Twist so I would love to make that one first. Thanks for the chance to win.
Elphie says
I'm following you and JD on twitter and tweeted on 1/12/2010:
http://twitter.com/ErinReisman/status/7688501266
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Elphie says
I'm signed up to get the Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms newsletter.
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Elphie says
I'd like to try to make the cranberry scones. Thanks!
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Lisa H says
I am following the Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms blog. 🙂
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Lisa H says
I signed up for the Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms newsletter 🙂
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Lisa H says
i am a subscriber
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Lisa H says
i am a follower
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Lisa H says
I would like to make the Italian Resteraunt Chicken…yum
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I have signed up for the MAM newsletter. katklaw777 at yahoo dot com
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I am a new subscriber to your blog.
katklaw777 says
I'd like to try the chicken Cannelloni, yum! katklaw777 at yahoo dot com Thanks.
Amy Brown says
I signed up for the Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms newsletter
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I signed up for the Make-Ahead Meals for Busy moms blog
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Amy Brown says
I'm following both on twitter and I've tweeted: http://twitter.com/avayasmom/status/7667987019
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Amy Brown says
I follow on google (Amy Brown)
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Amy Brown says
I'm an email subscriber
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Amy Brown says
I'd like to try to make the Tuna Noodle Casserole, thanks
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