Sometimes I just want a simple meal. Some people may be surprised by that statement and others may say that I never can just produce a simple meal. Everything has to be elaborate and complicated. In an effort to save money I try to cook lunch at home on the weekends. I try to keep it simple when it comes to lunch. I don’t want to over complicate things nor do I want to be in the kitchen all day.

My husband and I are also getting ready to embark on a trip of our dreams (so that would also account for why we are trying to save every penny we are earning right now). Our trip includes 6 days in Italy (5 cities). I know authentic Italian food can be kept very simple yet full of flavorful and can leave a lasting impression. I’ve been cooking tons of simple Italian dishes over the past few months to get our pallets even more excited about Italy!

Because this is a simple recipe to make–it makes it ideal for entertaining. Serve this up as an alternative when you’re watching the game. It essentially has the same concept as pizza; yet not greasy and uber cheesy.

Source: Everyday Food, September 2012

A few months ago while attending the Southeast Produce Conference I had the pleasure of meeting the folks from Eat Smart. This is a brand that I have turned to on a weekly basis for years now. Eat Smart’s pre-packaged fresh-cut vegetables are convenient for busy week nights, and I know I can always count on them. You can also find party trays and bagged salad kits by Eat Smart as well.

Now, let’s talk about this soup–it’s perfect to sip on whether its hot or room temperature. Heck, you could indeed slurp it up as a cold soup, too. All week my husband, Jon, has been “drinking” it on the go as an “appetizer” before his lunch. Just so you know. That’s the way he wanted me to market this soup. As a drink-as-you-go soup. Not a sit at a table with a hearty bowl of soup. This is “soup-er” easy to make and requires few ingredients. Of course, the star of this soup is a 12 oz bag of Eat Smart Broccoli Florets.

My friends at Eat Smart have been kind to give away 5 Eat Smart product coupons of Fresh Cut Vegetables to not one but TWO lucky readers. This is a $17.50 value full of veggie goodness. If you love veggies this is the giveaway for you! All you need to do is enter below via Rafflecopter!
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Source: Katie Original

Disclaimer: I received free product + 10 Eat Smart product coupons to giveaway. My opinions are always my own.