Thursday, July 24, 2008

Chicken Noodle Soup



Another easy dinner with Homemade Gourmet! I got caught up with cleaning today that I forgot the take the chicken out of the freezer. But, not to worry, I'm a Homemade Gourmet Consultant and I know all about fast meals! I looked at all of the HG mixes in my personal stash and found a Chicken Noodle Soup mix. This was perfect! Not only does it just take 20 minutes, but I also had left-over shredded chicken from last night's meal.

I've been on a little health kick recently and read in my Woman's Health book that you should eat a cup of broth based soup (like chicken noodle or vegetable soup) at either lunch or dinner to help you fill full. So, not only was this a very quick dinner but a healthy one too! One cup is 110 Calories, 1 g Total Fat, 10g Total Carbohydrate (which is great for my diabetic diet), and 15 g of Protein. We also had Multi-grain crackers and fruit. I"m not going to add any meat to my next batch of soup as I want to take the suggestion from my WH book and eat 1 cup of soup at the start of my dinners.

Clean up was super easy. Only one pot and I have leftovers for tomorrow's lunch!

Monday, July 21, 2008

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Season ‘n’ Steam Entrées — A healthful meal choice for families on the go!
Simply add your fresh ingredients to the savory seasonings and steam in the microwave for a great-tasting meal that has never been easier. We even provide the steamer bag!

Season ‘n’ Steam Broccoli Beef Mix, $6.75
Season ‘n’ Steam Philly Cheesesteak Mix, $6.75
Season ‘n’ Steam Tenderloin Mix, $6.75
Season ‘n’ Steam Fajitas Mix, $6.75

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They include a handy tear off section featuring a recommended menu and grocery list that you can keep inyour wallet or handbag so that you can choose to make a quick stop at the grocery store express lane, instead of a drive-thru, and prepare a home-cooked meal in minutes.
The Homemade in a Hurry products can be prepared from start to finish in either 20 minutes, 30 minutes, or 45 minutes to 1 hour. Keep a variety on hand so that you may choose the meal that best fits your time schedule!


The products that include this special section are:

􀂄 Season ‘n’ Steam Broccoli Beef Mix
􀂄 Season ‘n’ Steam Philly Cheesesteak Mix
􀂄 Season ‘n’ Steam Tenderloin Mix
􀂄 Season ‘n’ Steam Fajitas Mix
􀂄 Skillet Lasagna Mix
􀂄 Skillet Chicken and Rice Mix
􀂄 Skillet Burrito Mix
􀂄 Skillet Fried Rice Mix
􀂄 Creamy Italian Casserole Mix
􀂄 Cornbread Casserole Mix
􀂄 Shepherd’s Pie Casserole Mix

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Cheesesteak Mix, Season ‘n’ Steam Broccoli Beef Mix, Season ‘n’ Steam Tenderloin Mix, Skillet Burrito Mix, Skillet Chicken and Rice Mix, Skillet Lasagna Mix, Skillet Fried Rice Mix, Cornbread Casserole Mix, Creamy Italian Casserole Mix, Shepherd’s Pie Casserole Mix, FREE
4 meals in 4 minutes™ Meal Flyer, FREE “Great-Tasting Meals in Minutes” DVD, FREE freezer labels.

More Meal Solutions!

BBQ Wing Sauce Mix, $6.50
— Traditional BBQ flavor in a tangy wing sauce! Perfect for the big
game on weekends or anytime you crave lipsmacking good wings.

Honey Chipotle Wing Sauce Mix, $6.50
— Sweet and spicy is always nice in this delicious wing sauce! A tasty alternative for wings,
nuggets and tenders.

Chinese Supper Sampler, $19.50
Everything you need for a family-style Chinese supper. Includes: Sesame
Ginger Stir-Fry Mix, Skillet Fried Rice Mix, Season ‘n’ Steam Broccoli Beef Mix, and an exclusive recipe flyer with grocery list!

Homemade Pizza Party Kit, $26.75
— Turn your kitchen into an authentic pizzeria! Includes: Tomato Basil Bread Mix, Homestyle Spaghetti Sauce Mix, White Pizza Sauce Mix, Garlic Basil Seasoning Mix, Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Mix and an exclusive recipe flyer with grocery list!

Tex-Mex Fiesta Collection, $22.00
— A complete family fiesta from appetizer to dessert! Includes: Fire Grilled Salsa Mix, Season ‘n’ Steam Fajitas Mix, Spanish Rice Mix, Cinnamon Sopapilla Dessert Mix and an exclusive recipe flyer with grocery list!


More New Additions!

Fire-Grilled Salsa Mix,$4.50
— The smooth and smoky flavor of fire grilled peppers blend with traditional spices to create a salsa to remember!

Three Cheese Garlic Biscuit Mix, $5.75
— Asiago, Parmesan, and cheddar cheeses combine for this delightfully delicious drop-style
biscuit. You are the artisan with this easy to prepare alternative to the dinner roll!

Butterscotch Blondie Mix, $6.50
— The smooth, creamy and sweet taste of butterscotch in a “brownie”… makes it a
blondie! A melt-in-your mouth delicious alternative.

Cinnamon Sopapilla Dessert Mix, $5.50
— All of the fabulous flavors of a traditional sopapilla without all of the mess!
Cinnamon-y & creamy with just the right amount of honey-flavored sweetness.

Orange Cranberry Bread Pudding Mix,$6.50
— A traditional favorite with an incredibly delicious new twist!
Available through December 31, 2008.

Delightfully Decadent Cheesecake Collection, $22.00
— Includes an irresistible flavor for every occasion- one
each, Basic Cheesecake Mix, Tiramisu Cheesecake Mix, Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Mix, Key Lime Cheesecake Ball Mix. Available through December 31, 2008.

New Party Blenders!

Cranberry Margarita Party Blender Mix, $6.50
— A refreshing twist to the traditional margarita! Great frozen or on the rocks.

Sassy Sangria Party Blender Mix, $6.50
—The name says it all… a delightfully delicious blend of fruit, with a punch. Also great frozen!
Each of these delicious new beverage mixes will make 4 batches/blenders full of fun —
Perfect for your next party!

Returning Fall Favorites include: Cornbread Casserole Mix, Shepherd’s Pie Casserole Mix, Skillet Lasagna Mix, Skillet Chicken and Rice Mix,White Chicken Chili Mix, White Pizza Sauce Mix, Baked Potato Soup Mix, Beef and Barley Stew Mix, Creamy Corn Chowder Mix, Lucky Bean Soup Mix, Minestrone Soup Mix, Mocha Cappuccino Muffin Mix, Strawberry Bread Mix, Carrot Cake with White Chocolate Icing Mix, Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Mix, Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix, Tiramisu Cheesecake Mix, White Chocolate Cran-Orange Cookie Mix, Breakfast
Pastry Puff Mix, Spiced Cider Mix, Five Minute Fudge Mix and Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Mix

Monday, July 14, 2008

Many ways that Homemade Gourmet can fit into your busy lifestyle..

Here are some great ideas to put the Fun back into your Summer Gatherings

Let's Go...Grilling

Whether you like to grill outside or inside, there are many grilling ideas in our 4 Melas in 4 Minutes Meal Planners. You can find these planners in our 4 Meals in 4 Minutes collections or in any of our Kitchen Connection Magazines. The current issue also has many ideas on grilling fresh vegetables.

Let's Go...Camping

Do you love to camp? You will love how preparing the 4m4m type meals and stocking them in your ice chest will make great meals for over the campfire. Homemade Gourmet's Cheeseburger Meatloaf or Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Dip mixed with your choice of ground beef make for great hamburger patties....take along and don't forget the dips!

Let's Go...Welcome the New Neighbors

Remove one of your 4m4m meals and take a home cooked meal to welcome your new neighbor to say "we are so glad you're here." Or bake up some of our Mini Pecan Pie Muffins!

Let's Go...Have a Family Reunion

Homemade Gourmet Pantry Staples are perfect for doubling, tripling, or quadrupling any recipe. Who wants to eat at a family reunion and NOT have our coleslaw, dips, pasta salads, or cheesecakes especially with how simple all those are to prepare.

Let's Go...Bring a dinner to a new mom

A new baby is a joy, but a busy joy. If you have a friend with a new baby, then surprise her with several 4m4m meals! If you are expecting yourself, then get your freezer stocked so that when that bundle of joy comes home, dinner will be stress free! You can also host a Homemade Gourmet baby show and each guest can purchase 1-2 Homemade Gourmet items to fill a Dinner basket for the expecting parents.

Let's Go...Wrap up dinner and a movie

Everyone will love a great family night together, especially one that is economical. The "That's a Wrap" Sampler and a rented movie are all you need. Make several different wraps and cut them into 'appetizer' size. The whole family can try different varieties and pick a winner!

Let's Go...Visit the Farmers Market

Face it...the veggies are fresh and everyone wants healthy choices. The Market Fresh Sampler will have the whole family eating healthy, great tasting food and even commenting on how good it is! Using the steamer bags in the sampler will allow for easy clean up and the kitchen won't be so hot!

Let's Go...Cook with the kids

Schools out for the Summer, now what do we do with the kids? Let's have some quality time in the kitchen with a cooking day. Most every product is so easy that the kids can prepare a meal. Make a pizza day. Dips are fun and easy...kids can stir together sour cream and a mix. Host a different type of birthday party and let the guest cook a pizza, make a dessert-there is no limit to the fun.

Need some low stress theme party ideas?

Mexican Fiesta-sombrero decor, showcase meals from HG Taco Soup Pantry Staple

Beach Blanket Bingo-beach blankets, balls, sunglasses. Serve pasta salad, crunchy lemon pasta salad.

What a Crock Party- focus on Homemade Gourmet crock pot meals

Skinny Dip Pool Party-flip flops, beachy containers for dips...sand pails, plastic margarita glasses. Serve low-fat dips, low fat wraps and lean meats using 4m4m

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Today's busy lifestyles demand a DIFFERENT way to cook dinner.


A way to prepare good food, fast...so that you don't have to choose fast food!

Homemade Gourmet products & the 4 meals in 4 minutes method of meal preparation IS THE WAY!



*Let 4 meals in 4 minutes help you make the fresh ingredient choices that are right for YOUR family.



*Let 4 meals in 4 minutes show you how to break the cyle of take-out and MacDinners and balance your grocery budget!



*Let us show you a 4 meals in 4 minutes demostration. It could change your life while keeping up with your lifestyle!!


Tuesday, July 1, 2008

FREE Salad Servers!


Bonus Hostess Rewards in July!

Summer is Sizzling with themed Homeshows and GREAT Host Rewards!

Host Rewards available in JULY ONLY!

The delicious Summer Salad Bundle, a $52.75 value, is available to Hosts for 40% off when Homemade Gourmet® Gatherings sales reach $400 or more! That’s JUST $31.65!!

When your show sales reach $400 or more you will receive a FREE Summer Citrus Sampler, a $15 value! Includes: Lemon Blueberry Muffin Mix, Orange Vinaigrette Mix, and Key Lime Cheesecake Ball Mix- makes a PERFECT Brunch or light supper!


AND a FREE Backyard Burger Bundle Bonus, a $14.50 value, when your show sales reach $400 or more. This Bonus is only available July 1- July 15 so act now!


Homeshow Theme Ideas! Just let your Distributor know which one is right for YOUR guests-

“Wrap It Up”- Learn how to make delicious and nutritious wraps!

“Backyard BBQ”- Have a couples get-together on the deck and let the man of the house “do the cooking” with great grilling ideas!

“Skinny Dip Pool Party”- Take the party poolside and sample some great finger foods, even have a best flip-flop contest!

“Nacho Ordinary Home Party”- Enjoy a Tex-Mex theme to spice up an afternoon or evening. Makes a Great couples party!

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Don't heat up the kitchen! Chill out with the...


Summer Salad Bundle
Standard Price- $52.75
HG Preferred Customer Price- $42.20 with HG Preferred 20% Discount
Host price- $31.65 with 40% Discount

Keep your kitchen cool this summer with these great-tasting alternatives to a “hot meal”! This delicious bundle of traditional salads, pasta salads, wraps and more will satisfy even the heartiest appetite while allowing you to chill-out! Many can be prepared ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator until ready to serve.


The Summer Salad Bundle includes one each of:
Homemade Gourmet® Apple Pecan Vinaigrette Mix Homemade Gourmet® Orange Vinaigrette Mix
Homemade Gourmet® Maria’s Salsa Mix Homemade Gourmet® Sesame Ginger Stir-Fry Mix
Homemade Gourmet® Tropical Dip Mix Homemade Gourmet® Black Bean Salsa Mix
Homemade Gourmet® Garlic Lemon Seasoning Mix Homemade Gourmet® Mock Spinach Dip Mix
Homemade Gourmet® Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad Mix Homemade Gourmet® Garlic Pesto Pasta Mix
Homemade Gourmet® Coleslaw Dressing Mix

The Summer Salad Bundle includes the mixes needed to make:
Broccoli Tortellini Salad Apple Chicken Salad
Black Bean Salsa Wrap Sunburst Salad
Black Bean Salsa and Shrimp Salad Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad
Crab Salad Wrap Tuna Salad Pockets
Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad Garlic Pesto Pasta
Lettuce Wraps

Available July 1 through July 31, 2008.

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