Chocolate Chip Blondies and a Cookbook Giveaway

2010 January 16
by megan

Thanks to Jane Doiron, I received a copy of her cookbook Make Ahead Meals For Busy Moms. I was so excited to look through all the recipes and decide what I would make first. The cookbook is filled with so many wonderful easy to make recipes, but I kept going back to the Chocolate Chip Blondies. I had all the ingredients on hand, mixed them up, and the blondies were in the oven within 15 minutes. I drizzled a little extra chocolate on top when they came out of the oven. As I expected, they were delicious. They are very rich and chocolatey!

Jane has offered a copy of her cookbook to a lucky winner! The cookbook is full of recipes such as Pizza Bites, Taco Dip, Lemonade Cake, Overnight Pancake Mix, BBQ Pepper Jack Chicken, Taco Lasagna and many more family favorites. Every recipe is simple to prepare, easy to make ahead of time, and easy to freeze to eat later.

Here is how to enter to win a copy of this wonderful cookbook:

  • Leave a comment telling me the easy to make fast meal you rely on most often when you are short on time.
  • Earn an extra entry if you are a new or existing subscriber to Megan’s Munchies, and leave me a comment letting me know.
  • Earn another additional entry by linking back to this giveaway on your blog, and leaving a comment letting me know.
  • Earn one more entry by mentioning the giveaway on Twitter and leaving a comment letting me know.

Entries will be accepted until Wednesday, January 20 @ midnight.

158 Responses leave one →
  1. 2010 January 16
    *Andrea* permalink

    omg those look chocolaty and delicious!!! my favorite go-to meal is stir-fry with brown rice, tofu, frozen veggies and soyaki sauce, yum!

  2. 2010 January 16
    *Andrea* permalink

    oooh also i am subscribed to your blog on google reader :)

  3. 2010 January 16

    My fave easy to make meal is salad. Throw in some spinach leaves and mixed greens and anything else I have lying around like eggs, beans, tofu, carrots, cheese, onions, oil, vinegar, etc. Quick and healthy too!

  4. 2010 January 16

    I subscribed to your blog via google reader!

  5. 2010 January 16

    I like to quickly roast whatever veggies we have on hand, toss them with whole-wheat pasta, and add a few mini meatballs and lots of grated parmesean. (I make the meatballs in huge batches and freeze them)

  6. 2010 January 16

    I follow you via google reader.:)

  7. 2010 January 16

    My quick fix meal is kraft mac n cheese…this is why I would greatly benefit from this cookbook! And those brownies look AMAZING!

  8. 2010 January 16

    I am a subscribed through google

  9. 2010 January 16

    Our favorite “go to” meal is either Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta or Homemade Pizza.

  10. 2010 January 16

    My go-to speed meal is a bowl of oatbran mixed with cottage cheese, fruit, and nuts. Super fast and totally balanced. And yummy. Awesomely so.

    Beautiful blondie by the way!

  11. 2010 January 16

    Thou hast been Tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/mmhoneycutt

  12. 2010 January 16
    Angie permalink

    A quick meal for me would be some kind of pasta, pesto sauce, and nuts. Super easy and flavorful!

  13. 2010 January 16
    kris permalink

    my favorite quick meal is canned soup pumped up with extra veggies!

  14. 2010 January 16
    kris permalink

    just subscribed on google reader. :)

  15. 2010 January 16

    These look perfect. I have everything on hand also. I may try them today!!

    My favorite quick easy meal is American Chop Suey .. on my blog adapted from Americas Test Kitchen.

  16. 2010 January 16

    Just subscribed to your feed:)

  17. 2010 January 16

    Those look amazing!! I am already subscribed to you. :)

  18. 2010 January 16

    My go to meal is always stir fry…frozen veggies from a bag, tofu, soy sauce, garlic, and bam! done!

    I’m an existing subscriber too!

  19. 2010 January 16
    denise permalink

    I guess mine would have to be chili. I make it when I am in a hurry and forgot to plan dinner.

    denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

  20. 2010 January 16
    denise permalink

    I subscribe.

    denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

  21. 2010 January 16
    denise permalink

    I tweeted.

    http://twitter.com/wiscmom24/status/7826025090

    denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

  22. 2010 January 16
    charna scarpati permalink

    I am a subscriber via email.

  23. 2010 January 16
    CMC permalink

    When I’m short on time, I take a few fresh mozzarella balls, sprinkle a little s & p on them, cover them with EVOO and add some roasted red peppers. It’s my favorite no-cook meal that’s filling and delish!

  24. 2010 January 16
    charna scarpati permalink

    Is it bad that I dont have a go to meal that is home made?? I tend to do the mac n cheese out of box when in a hurry.

  25. 2010 January 16
    CMC permalink

    Subscriber

  26. 2010 January 16

    My favorite homemade meal that is quick is crockpot soup – I usually just put in whatever veggies we have on hand and set it on low in the morning and at night when it is dinner time about 15 minutes or so before I throw in rice or pasta and turn to high – instant dinner with NO effort!

  27. 2010 January 16

    And you are in my google reader (is that subscribed?)

  28. 2010 January 16

    Yum on the blondies! My favorite go-to very, very fast meal is an egg sandwich. I love adding different things to change the flavor, and can whip one up in about 2 minutes flat. My most recent favorite topping is putting jelly on the toast.

  29. 2010 January 16

    I’m a subscriber. :)

  30. 2010 January 16
    DANIELLE C permalink

    IM A SUBSCRIBER TO YOUR EMAIL

  31. 2010 January 16
    DANIELLE C permalink

    I LOVE TO MAKE SPAGHETTI …SUPER QUICK AND EASY

  32. 2010 January 16
    kellie permalink

    My go to meal is a wrap. I usually have all the ingredients and its fast and healthy.

  33. 2010 January 16

    One of our fast, easy meals is hamburgers, even when it’s too cold outside to grill, we make them indoors because everyone loves them. The nice thing about burgers is you can flavor them up lots of ways!

  34. 2010 January 16

    I already suscribe to your blog!

  35. 2010 January 16
    libby rouse permalink

    I am an email subscriber and will be making the blondies!!

  36. 2010 January 16
    Kathy permalink

    my go to meal is scrambled eggs. Just add the extra veggies and cheese and we are good to go… those brownies look delish !!!!

  37. 2010 January 16
    Kathy permalink

    I am a subscriber

  38. 2010 January 16

    My easy go-to meal is baked chicken enchiladas. yuuuum

  39. 2010 January 16

    Im also going to tweet this right now! :)

    as well as being a new subscriber!

  40. 2010 January 16
    Maureen permalink

    The fast meal for us is eggs and sausage. Breakfast for dinner.

  41. 2010 January 16
    zeina permalink

    My quick easy go to is burritos beef or turkey.

  42. 2010 January 16
    zeina permalink

    I’m an existing subscriber.

  43. 2010 January 16

    I alway keep Spaghetti stuff on hand for that go to meal, but I also like filling the crockpot in the morning with meat and veggies and then leaving and coming home to supper all ready to eat. That is the best supper for me! I would love to win this cookbook!
    Staciele(at)netins(dot)net

  44. 2010 January 16

    I am a subscriber! Staciele(at)netins(dot)net

  45. 2010 January 16

    Yum! Our go to quick and easy is rice with a sauce (cheese, alfredo, spaghetti), hamburger or chicken and a vegetable. Lots of different easy things and we usually have steamed rice on hand so very quick!

  46. 2010 January 16

    Our quick meal is waffles or pancakes. Nothing like breakfast for supper!

  47. 2010 January 16

    I am a subscriber.

    Good luck to everyone who enters but I so hope my name is picked!

  48. 2010 January 16
    Alison permalink

    My go to meal is some frozen okra cooked with a can of rotel – while those are cooking I throw some salmon or a tuna steak in the oven and take a shower…everything is done by the time I get out! Perfect!

  49. 2010 January 16

    i rely on bean tostadas for a quick meal

  50. 2010 January 16

    existing email subscriber

  51. 2010 January 16

    follow you on twitter and tweeted

    http://twitter.com/deefna/status/7836074358

  52. 2010 January 16
    Lori Z. permalink

    My go to meal is an omelet. You can throw in whatever is in your fridge.

  53. 2010 January 16
    Lori Z. permalink

    I am an existing subscriber.

  54. 2010 January 16

    Quesadillas have become my go-to cheap and easy meal. I love the way I can just throw little leftovers in a tortilla and it becomes a meal!

  55. 2010 January 16
    Julie permalink

    I love using my crockpot for fast and easy dinners…one of the best is chicken with a packet of taco seasoning and a can of cream of mushroom soup and a cup of salsa on top…after a long day just take off the lid and voila! Great served over rice.

  56. 2010 January 16
    Julie permalink

    And I am a current subscriber on google reader!

  57. 2010 January 16

    My favorite “go to” meal is enchiladas…Hormel Beef Roast, El Paso Soft Taco Kit, 2% Colby Jack Cheese, and some chopped jalapenos. I put the taco seasoning into the au jus from the roast. Roll up the enchiladas, cover with cheese and chopped jalapenos. Low broil for about 10 minutes. 4 Minute Microwave Mexican Rice…Yum!

  58. 2010 January 16

    I follow on Google Reader.

  59. 2010 January 16

    I like to make spaghetti and then with the leftovers the next day I get french bread and make garlic bread and put the spaghetti on top and put a slice of cheese and bake it. Yummy!

  60. 2010 January 16

    Those blondies look fabulous!

  61. 2010 January 16
    chau permalink

    easiest is ground turkey sloppy joes!
    ground turkey from jennie o , mixed with a can of manwich served on an arnold sandwich thins. for sides, we boil some peas and and broccoli, salt and pepper and we have a meal with 2 veggies!!!

  62. 2010 January 16
    chau permalink

    i follow you on google reader way before i turned on to twitter :)

  63. 2010 January 17

    Go to meal- bag of frozen veggies {corn, carrots, peas….), can of cream of chicken soup- mix, place in 13×9 pan. Cover with canned biscuits {I “smush” them first”} bake according to directions on can of biscuits… Oila! You have yourself chicken pot pie… kind of. It tastes good anyway!

  64. 2010 January 17
    sara permalink

    this cookbook looks awesome!

  65. 2010 January 17
    Laura permalink

    my go-to quick meal is an egg sandwich. i either scramble an egg, or make an egg over-easy, put it on an arnold’s sandwich thin with some hot sauce and some cheese, and grab a piece of fruit to have on the side. delicious, easy, and filling!!

  66. 2010 January 17
    Laura permalink

    i subscribe to megan’s munchies!

  67. 2010 January 17

    I often make BBQ chicken sandwiches from a rotisserie chicken and Masterpiece BBQ sauce.

  68. 2010 January 17

    I tweeted about your giveaway.

  69. 2010 January 17

    Egg sandwhich on an asiago bagel….yummy and fast!

  70. 2010 January 17

    Meals like in something we make? Or desperation meals as in Cheerios for dinner!

    Seriously, I’ve done that but my go to meal is a quick salad with grilled chicken. I’m a lot like the mailman, neither sun or snow or rain…etc will keep me from my grill. Greens, grilled chicken, toasted pine nuts and strawberries or raspberries or peaches w/raspberry balsamic dressing…so fast, so good and no pans to clean!

  71. 2010 January 17
    jennifer Codington permalink

    Any sort of stir fry!

  72. 2010 January 17

    My go to quick meal is a stir-fry with anything I find in the fridge over rice.

  73. 2010 January 17

    I’m a subscriber. Thanks for the giveaway!

  74. 2010 January 17

    My go to meal when I’m short on time is a french dip sandwich. Everyone loves them and there just minutes to make!

  75. 2010 January 17

    Oh my god!! That looks so so delicious!
    And well, I am a subscriber now..

  76. 2010 January 17
    Brooke permalink

    My favorite go to meal is actually a healthy version of nachos…I used baked tortilla chips, canned black beans, olives, tomatoes, salsa, low fat shredded cheese, and whatever leftover veggies I have in the refrigerator. Simple, quick, and covers all of your bases (veggies, protein, and salsa!) ha!

  77. 2010 January 17
    Brooke permalink

    I am a subscriber through Google Reader! You have really great pictures! Thanks for the giveaway!

  78. 2010 January 17

    My go to recipe after a long day at work is chicken nuggets for the kids – I could use this book! You have a great blog! Thanks!

  79. 2010 January 17

    Megan, I love the top of those blondies! The cookbook sounds like a pretty cool one! You don’t have to include me in the giveaway though – as I would love to see a young busy mom win over me! Great giveaway! If I had twitter etc I would post – I’m limited with the lack of my own computer righ tnow – but I will post this on Facebook for you!

  80. 2010 January 17

    Google reader right here!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  81. 2010 January 17
    Juli R permalink

    I am a brand new reader to your Blog – love it and love this book – it appears to be just what I need. Easy, fast meal,pork chops w/shaken n bake and egg noodles (20-25 minutes) w/a side salad and some type of bread – fills my family up!

  82. 2010 January 17

    A couple times a week when there are therapy appointments for Andrew – I throw things in the slow cooker – pork is the best!

  83. 2010 January 17
    scottsgal permalink

    I love making soup in the crock pot – fast and easy and delish

  84. 2010 January 17

    My go-to recipe is stir fry. I usually have the veggies on hand, and whipping up a sauce is a cinch! The whole mean usually only takes 10-15 min, so its perfect for those nights when you want a good meal but are short on time.

    Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

  85. 2010 January 17
    Carol permalink

    Pasta and Beans is my quickie meal.

  86. 2010 January 17
    Carol permalink

    feed subscriber

  87. 2010 January 17
    Jennifer I. permalink

    My go-to recipe is spaghetti. I always have noodles and sauce on hand, so it just take 15 minutes to put together. It’s such a lifesaver!!

  88. 2010 January 17
    Paula Hafner permalink

    I like to make up a pot of spaghetti and steam some frozen vegetables. It takes less than 20 total cooking time.

  89. 2010 January 18

    I like to make grilled cheese on a good wheat or ciabatta bread, with pesto, gourmet cheeses and fresh basil and tomato from my garden. In the winter I use my homemade frozen pesto and some homemade canned tomato sauce.
    I am a subscriber, a member and blogger!

  90. 2010 January 18
    Jennifer permalink

    I like to make some sort of pasta, usually spaghetti or Chicken Alfredo.

  91. 2010 January 18
    Lesley permalink

    My go-to quickie meal is mexican: tacos, burritos, nachos..

  92. 2010 January 18
    Lesley permalink

    I subscribed to your emails!

  93. 2010 January 18

    I like to make a big batch of spaghetti sauce and put in the freezer. That way, when we don’t know what to eat, it’s easy to thaw and it’s yummy.

  94. 2010 January 18
    Kelly Ann T. permalink

    A quick meal is stir fry.

  95. 2010 January 18
    Kelly Ann T. permalink

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/cstironkat

  96. 2010 January 18

    OMG ! It looks so good !

  97. 2010 January 18
    Kerri permalink

    Eggs, cheese. and toast. I actually go through an absurd amount of eggs…. :-/

  98. 2010 January 18

    My favorite quick meal is Chicken Stir-fry.

  99. 2010 January 18

    I’m an existing subscriber

  100. 2010 January 18

    This sounds like a really wonderful cookbook. It’s just my style. I like cooking but don’t like to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Thanks for doing the giveaway. :)

  101. 2010 January 18
    Jason Nickolay permalink

    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are my no hassle, short on time meal. Everyone loves them to

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  102. 2010 January 18

    I linked the giveaway on my blog : http://scorpiowoman.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/healthy-salads/

  103. 2010 January 18

    microwaved nachos are our go-to meal…not always the healthiest but so good!

  104. 2010 January 18

    and i’m a subscriber :)

  105. 2010 January 18
    Jessica permalink

    Tacos! I definitely need a larger repertoire of quick and easy recipes so this cookbook would be perfect for me.

  106. 2010 January 18

    i must admit i’m not too creative, my go to quick meal is always breakfast for dinner :) crepes, pancakes, eggs! yum!

  107. 2010 January 18
    Nycole permalink

    When I’m short on time I throw chicken breasts in the oven and make a side of cous cous.

  108. 2010 January 18
    Michelle Vandervort permalink

    my quick go-to meal is stir-fry… throw in chicken, veggies, sauce — complete :)

  109. 2010 January 18
    Michelle Vandervort permalink

    new subscriber to Megan’s munchies!!

  110. 2010 January 18
    Grace permalink

    My go-to meal is a burrito- I just throw the contents of my fridge on a tortilla :)

  111. 2010 January 18
    Grace permalink

    and I am a subscriber!

  112. 2010 January 18

    I am a big fan of making pasta with veggies and any protein I have on hand on a quick meal night! I would love to get this book! :)

  113. 2010 January 19
    Heidi Bernard permalink

    My go-to meal would have to be Chicken Breasts with White Rice and Broccoli. It’s my daughter’s favorite and although it is simple to make, it is also pretty healthy.

  114. 2010 January 19
    Emily permalink

    Pasta is my go-to meal; I can whip up a nice sauce in the time it takes the water to boil, so it’s a real staple for me!

  115. 2010 January 19
    Mia J. permalink

    The easiest meal would be spaghetti and meatballs.

  116. 2010 January 19
    Tallanya morley permalink

    My go to meal is garlic and olive oil noodles with parmesan. Its easy and my whole family loves them.

  117. 2010 January 19
    Tallanya morley permalink

    I added you on twitter and tweeted :)

  118. 2010 January 19
    Ashley Rahlf permalink

    My fast meal has recently become Goulosh. (I don’t know how to spell that) My 4 year old daughter who usually will only eat “clean” or “naked” noodles, has decided that Goulosh with the meat and sauce is great, so with it’s 3 ingredients it’s the one I go to!

  119. 2010 January 19
    Ashley Rahlf permalink

    I am a new subscriber!

  120. 2010 January 19

    My go-to meal on a busy night is only 3 ingredients… frozen chopped spinach, sweet turkey sausage and puff pastry. When it hits the dinner table as spinach-turkey puffs, everyone digs in… and it only took me maybe 25 minutes!

  121. 2010 January 19

    These look amazing! If I don’twin the cookbook I’ll probably pick it up anyway!

  122. 2010 January 19

    Oh and I’m a new subscriber too!

  123. 2010 January 19
    Tammy permalink

    I like the breakfast 3 minute cookie for my fast, filling breakfast!

  124. 2010 January 19
    Tammy permalink

    And…I’m already a follower!

  125. 2010 January 19

    what a great giveaway! my idea of a easy way to make a meal is wrap it up!! literally-throw what you want inside a wrap, wrap it up and take it on the go!!

  126. 2010 January 19

    i am already a subcriber!! :)

  127. 2010 January 19

    My go to quick meal is: Cube Steaks Quick Fried with Onions & Mushrooms!

  128. 2010 January 19

    I’m also already a Subscriber.

  129. 2010 January 19
    Sandra K321 permalink

    When I’m in a hurry I make spaghetti. I use frozen meatballs that I thaw in the microwave before I throw them in the sauce.

  130. 2010 January 19

    When my kids were young, their favorite go to meal was mac n’ cheese and barbecued kielblasha sausage. Today, I still prepare that for my husband and I occasionally. The blondies look wonderful. I would love to have the recipe. I would love to win the cookbook also, to give to my daughter who has 3 young children and is always on the go…church, soccer, Dr. appointments and birthday parties!!

  131. 2010 January 20

    My fastest go to meal is brown rice, frozen veggies, and a black bean burger- heat em all up and mix together!

  132. 2010 January 20

    I’m already a subscriber

  133. 2010 January 20

    aaaand I just linked to you!

  134. 2010 January 20
    Sherri Medley permalink

    My go to dinner is homemade sloppy joes. Brown the ground beef and onions, add tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, BBQ sauce, worchestershire sauce. Simmer about 15 minutes and serve with homemade slaw. Takes no more than 1/2 hour.

    I’m fairly new to your site…and love it!

  135. 2010 January 20
    Julie Berry permalink

    Just subscribed!!

  136. 2010 January 20
    Mona permalink

    My very quick meal is cutting eggs and boiled potatoes together then cook them. They actually taste great.
    monamhassan at hotmail dot com

  137. 2010 January 20
    Mona permalink

    I’m a new subscriber.
    monamhassan at hotmail dot com

  138. 2010 January 20

    I woul say the quickest is scramld eggs with some vegies on the side or a great wrap

  139. 2010 January 20
    coffeeandpjs permalink

    My easy go to dinner is pancakes and sausage. Simple and yummy!

    Also, I just subscribed.

    I also just told all my followers about your giveaway on Twitter

    :)

  140. 2010 January 20

    I am new to your site and love it! My go to meal on weeknights is goulash!!! Really simple and yummy!!!

  141. 2010 January 20

    a quick & easy meal is always spaghetti with sauce from a jar ;o)

  142. 2010 January 20

    I follow you with google reader

  143. 2010 January 20
    katklaw777 permalink

    My go to meal would be a BFD(breakfast for dinner)
    Omelets are easy and clean the fridge out beautifully. I put out left overs and cheeses and everyone customizes their own omelet. Add toast(whole grain) and a fruit. Healthy and yummy!

  144. 2010 January 20
    katklaw777 permalink

    I subscribe via email.

  145. 2010 January 22
    MelissaB permalink

    Oooooo, I’m trying these brownies today! My fast meal is a ham and tomato grilled cheese and soup. Super simple and satisfying :)

  146. 2010 January 22
    MelissaB permalink

    And I’m a new subscriber!

  147. 2010 January 22

    Oh My Garlic those chocolate chip blondies look so decadent!!

    The meal I rely on the most when I’m short of time is plain bananas and peanut butter! Mmmm!

  148. 2010 January 22

    I’ve perfected my veggie scrambles to under ten minutes from when i enter the kitchen to when I leave with my plate (no applause necessary).

    And yeah… I need that blondie recipe in my life!!!

  149. 2010 January 22

    my fav meal to make in a pinch is quiche!

  150. 2010 January 23
    Molly Capel permalink

    Our go to meal is Italian Chicken & salad.

  151. 2010 January 23

    I haven’t had blondies in forever!! Yummy :-) My go to fast meal would have to be shepherd’s pie–it looks like it takes forever, but even easier when you use pre-made mash potatoes.

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