Summer Salad Supper {A Review/Giveaway with Taylor Farms}

I love when I can take a little help from the store, making my life just a little simpler when it comes to meal time. I think busy moms (and dads) everywhere would agree with me, it's okay to take help where we can when it comes to getting good food on the table for our families. 

And when it comes to convenience foods, one of my favorites are bagged salads. From the simple tossed salad to the complete salad kits, I use these in my kitchen a lot! Hence why I was so excited to team up with my new friends at Taylor Farms to introduce you to all of their bagged salad sensations! 

Founded in 1995, Taylor Farms was on a quest to become America's favorite salad maker. They have partnered with the finest companies in North America to provide excellent quality salads for their loyal customers. With salad varieties from Garden Vegetable, to BBQ Ranch, Southwest Chopped, Asian Chopped and many more, there is a salad, or complete salad kit to fit anyone's tastes. 

The folks at Taylor Farms were kind enough to send me quite the sample box to experiment with, and after a lot of fun in the kitchen, I decided to feature the Southwest Chopped Salad today. Filled with chopped cabbage, Romaine lettuce, cilantro, and green onions, it also comes with crunchy tortilla strips, pumpkin seeds and a creamy cilantro dressing. Now, that would be a tasty salad all on it's own, but of course, me being me, I had to add a little EMM flare to it. I decided on a couple more southwest inspired veggies, plus topping it with a fabulous grilled chicken bursting with chili and lime flavor, with just enough kick to make you know it's there! Not too spicy for those who can't take the heat, but with enough heat to remind you what the Southwest is all about! 

Plus, did you know May is National Salad Month? What a better way to celebrate than with a great salad kit filled with fresh, tasty ingredients. Plus, if you are on Instagram, snap a photo of your chopped salad, add #choptalk and you could have the chance of being featured on Taylor Farms website and Facebook page! 

And now, you have the chance to win some Taylor Farms coupons for your kitchen too! Just scroll down under the recipe for full giveaway details and rules! 

Southwest Chopped Salad with Grilled Chili Lime Chicken

2 bags Southwest Chopped Salad 

1 (1.5 lb.) package chicken tenders

1/2 c. vegetable oil

Juice of 2 limes

Zest of 1 lime

1 TBS chili powder

1/2 TBS paprika

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 TBS Montreal Chicken Grill Seasoning

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (11 oz.) can corn, drained

1 avocado, chopped

1/2 c. grape tomatoes, halved

1/4 c. green olives, chopped

Salt and Pepper to taste

In a medium bowl whisk together oil, lime juice and zest, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, grill seasoning, salt and pepper. Place chicken in a large plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken and chill for 2 hours. When ready, preheat grill to high. Spray with nonstick spray. Sear chicken on both sides for about 1-2 minutes and then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 15-20 minutes, until done, turning occasionally. Remove to platter and allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl combine salad mixes, black beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes and green olives. Mix well. Divide among serving plates. Drizzle with cilantro dressing included in kit. Chop chicken and top each salad with equal portions. 

Shared on Lady Behind The Curtain May 22, 2013
Shared on Miz Helen's Country Cottage May 23, 2013

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Rules:

1. This contest is open to US 18 and older ONLY.

2. The winner will be chosen by Random.org 

3. The winner will be notified by email and Facebook. He/she will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. I will then pass on your address to the sponsor for shipping.

4. When leaving comments for entries, they MUST BE SEPARATE ones AND include an email address so it's easy for me to find the winner. If entries are together, it will only count as (1) and if no email, entry will not be considered.

5. If any of the extra entries are items you are already doing, please just remind me!

6. Contest Ends: June 1, 2013

Two Lucky Winners Will Receive:
$25 in Taylor Farms coupons

(2 winners will each be given 25 $1.00 coupons)

Mandatory Entry:

1. Become a fan of Taylor Farms on Facebook. Leave a comment when you have.

Extra Entries:

1. Become an EMM Facebook fan. Leave a comment when you have.

2. Follow EMM on Twitter. Leave a comment when you are.

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4. Follow me on Instagram. Leave a comment when you have. 

5. Upload a photo to the Instagram contest. Tag @everydaymomsmeals on it, and then leave a comment here.

That makes up to 6 entries per person!!!

Good Luck!

Disclaimer: I was provided with free samples in exchange for this review. The coupons were given to me for a giveaway. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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King of Sandwiches

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arby's for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Two delicious things in the sandwich world have come together to create one perfect, and yummy, union. Arby's and KING'S HAWAIIAN BREAD. Makes your mouth water just reading it, doesn't it? 

Arby's is excited to announce this new twist on it's beloved Roast Beef sandwich. For a limited time, Arby's is teaming up with KING'S HAWAIIAN BREAD to offer not one, but two irresistible sandwiches on their menu. The KING'S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef and the KING'S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef and Swiss. One bit and you will experience what Arby's likes to call "Roast-Beef-atopia"!!

Made fresh and hot to order, Arby’s KING’S HAWAIIAN roast beef sandwich comes with an extra helping of juicy roast beef piled high on a KING'S HAWAIIAN bun. The KING'S HAWAIIAN Roast Beef and Swiss sandwich has the same extra helping of roast beef and is topped with Swiss cheese, crunchy pickles and creamy Dijon spread.

 And right now to celebrate this unique partnership, fans have a chance to win the Arby’s Hawaiian Getaway Sweepstakes

The grand prize winner will receive a round trip for two with a four night stay in Honolulu. Plus a premium group lesson at one of the island's premier surf schools, Hawaiian Fire. 

For more details, and to enter the sweepstakes, visit www.ArbysKingsHawaiian.com from April 29-May 26. 

Oh, and be sure to stop by your local Arby's today to try one of their new KING'S HAWAIIAN sandwiches! You won't be sorry you did!

Crock Pot Barbecue

I think we all have guilty pleasures when it comes to food, and I also believe as long as you satisfy them in moderation, they are perfectly healthy and okay to indulge in. Plus, since we all know we have them, I don't think we should ever, ever judge someone else's. That being said, I'm going to share one of mine with you. (Actually I think I've told you this before, but with so many new readers every single day, I'll take the chance of repeating myself.)

McDonald's. Yes, when it comes to things I crave that aren't good for me...mine include those golden arches. I can't help myself. From sandwiches to the fries to the breakfast menu, sometimes I just have to have it. And one of my favorite times of the year is when they roll out the red carpet for one of their most famous sandwiches...the "McRib". I know it's not true barbecue, but I don't care. I love the flavor, the bun, the sauce...yum yum yum! 

So when I decided to try another "pulled" barbecue recipe in the slow cooker, I wanted to base it on this naughty sandwich. I figured I would use chicken instead of pork, making myself feel better about eating more than one. But I was sure to include the onions and the pickles, two signatures from the McRib. As this cooks, the onions cook down until they are soft, tender and compliment the meat perfectly. 

This is a great dish for summer, the official barbecue season. But also because you don't have to heat up the house to make it since the Crock Pot does all the work for you! Plus, if you're having a backyard or pool party, make sliders for the perfect barbecue finger food. 

Whatever your foodie guilty pleasures are, I salute them! Everyone needs to treat themselves now and again, and food is all about joy, no matter how bad it might be!

Crock Pot Pulled Barbecue Chicken

1 medium onion, sliced thin

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

1 (19 oz.) bottle barbecue sauce

Garlic Salt to taste

Montreal Chicken Seasoning to taste

Salt and Pepper to taste

Buns

Sliced Pickles

Place onions in bottom of Crock Pot. Season both sides of chicken with all seasonings. Place on top of onions. Pour barbecue sauce over, and spread to coat. Cook on HIGH 1 hour. Reduce heat to LOW and cook 3 hours, stirring occasionally   Remove chicken and pull apart with two forks. Place back in Crock Pot and stir to combine. Cook on LOW 1 additional hour. Serve on buns with sliced pickles, if desired.

Shared on Make Ahead Meals May 20, 2013
Shared on Mandy's Recipe Box May 21, 2013
Shared on Lady Behind The Curtain May 22, 2013
Shared on Miz Helen's Country Cottage May 23, 2013

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Church Supper #87

Good Morning and welcome to another Sunday! I hope this finds you enjoying your weekend and ready to share in some good fellowship and great food!

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Soul Food Saturday #5

Good Morning and Hello Saturday! Is it just me or are the weekends becoming fewer and farther between? LOL The weeks drag on and then we have a tiny break before it's Monday morning again. I guess that just means we need to make the most of the time we have while we have it. So, in that spirit, let's get to whatever yummy thing Bekki is sharing today...

Can you believe that summer is just around the corner? I know for a lot of us summer temperatures have snuck up and bit us. We've been happy to be outdoors more, enjoying the time to soak up the sun. We can’t forget about outdoor cooking! Grilling during warmer weather is always a joy in our home; I am sure in yours as well. I decided that with Memorial Day just around the corner we needed a quick side that packs a big punch! Chipotle coleslaw was born after going to the fair for a summer concert. We enjoyed a big barbecue sandwich topped with chipotle barbecue coleslaw. It was good, but we really enjoy spicy food, and it wasn't spicy at all. So it began, that I would build a recipe that WE loved! Get your biggest bowl, and make a ton. It will go faster than you think! 

Chipotle Coleslaw

1 (16 oz.) pkg. Shredded coleslaw mix

1 c. chipotle mayo (see below)

2 tsp. granulated sugar

Chipotle mayo

1 c. real mayo

3 chipotle peppers with 2 tbs. adobo sauce

In a blender, add chipotles, and adobo sauce. Blend until peppers are finely chopped and nearly smooth. Add mayo and blend until smooth. This recipe can easily be doubled, and lasts just as long as regular mayo when kept in closed container.

* Chipotle mayo is a great dipping sauce as well.*

Add shredded coleslaw to large bowl with mayo. Mix until completely combined. Sprinkle in sugar, and mix until combined. Chill for 30 minutes and mix again before serving. Enjoy with your favorite grilled meat, or your favorite sandwich.

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