To kick of the beautiful weekend, the Mister was lucky enough to get to leave work at 3:00 on Friday. I did not have the same privilege. I couldn’t whine too much about it though, because as I scamper out the office at 5:00 everyday he has to be there until at least 5:30 (most nights, much later).
While many Misters would take this as an opportunity to get in some ‘gaming’ or couch-sitting, my lil Mister took it upon himself to surprise me with dinner. What a guy! I’m tellin’ you!
Side note: Do you think it’s coincidence that he has been doing all these fantastic things since I started the blog? Might we have a lil publicity hound on our hands?! He loves the attention people, so give him some love 
(I’m just kidding honey)
In all seriousness, he does stuff like this for me all the time. I actually have another surprise I’ll share with you later this afternoon. He’s the best Mister ever. And he’s mine
Anyway, upon entering my house, I could have sworn that he had picked up some of my favorite Chinese food. The aroma was so exotic and delicious! Just when I thought he had me fooled with some takeout, he rounded the corner with two homemade dishes in hand: Tuna Teriyaki and roasted vegetables.
Wow. This was honestly restaurant-quality amazingness.
Tuna Teriyaki
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Veggie goodness
Side by side
Don’t worry, he was kind enough to share the recipes.
He used this Marinated Tuna Steak recipe, subbing Annie Chun’s Teriyaki sauce for the soy sauce.
For the veggies, he spread broccoli, fennel and green onion in a 9 x 9 pan. He seasoned with parsley, oregano and garlic and then placed the tuna steaks in the middle of all of the veggies. He poured the marinade on top, coating both the tuna and veggies.
I was super excited to learn that he used Annie Chun’s Teriyaki sauce! Ever since I received a sampler package from Annie Chun’s, I’ve been thinking of ways to create meals around all the fantastic products they sent me. The Mister and I both agreed that the sauce added a fantastic flavor to the dish. I really think Annie Chun’s products add a flavor of authenticity that you just can’t get with other products. Plus, I love that they are made with all-natural ingredients — you never know what some of those bottled sauces might contain! I can’t wait to try my other goodies!
- Take a look at the loot:
Annie Chun's goodies
- Pad Thai Rice Noodles
- Mai Fun Rice Noodles
- Chow Mein Chinese Noodles
- Soba Japanese Noodles
- Pad Thai Sauce
- Teriyaki Sauce
I plan on using at least one of the boxes of noodles this week, and will share what I come up with on next week’s ‘Try it’ Tuesday. I love that Annie Chun’s makes it so simple to create restaurant-quality dishes in the comfort of your own home. I also love that YOU have the control of what veggies and protein to add to the mix. Plus, you don’t have to worry about getting stuck with a calorie-laden bloat-inducing sodium feast that so many restaurants dish up! Make sure to check back to see what the Mister and I come up with!
In the meantime, you all have the chance to win the same sample package! Yes, the folks at Annie Chun’s are just THAT awesome.
How to enter:
Simply leave a comment letting me know which product you’re most excited to try.
Want to score some extra entries? Here’s how you can….
1.) Link back to the contest on your own blog (let me know you did in the comments)
2.) Twitter the contest (I’m @thedailybalance) (let me know you did in the comments)
3.) Tell a friend or family member about the contest and thedailybalance.com (let me know you did in the comments)
I’ll announce the winner next Tuesday! GOOD LUCK!
Honestly, I want to try it all! I am posting it on Twitter right now!
Love the Pad thai, or anything!
Tweeting now..
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AAHH! I can’t twitter right now but DANG i want that stuff!
P.S. my almost-mister uses all free time to game. It stinks.
Yum! Dinner looks really good! I would love to try ALL of those, but definitely the teriyaki sauce … it’s a favourite in our house.
I would love to try the soba noodles!
I’ve never had soba noodles so it would have to be those!!
Your Mister is a keeper!
I’d try the traditional Thai
wow that’s a great lookin’ dinner. good job to your mister
i’m most excited to try the pad thai noodles and sauce!
yummy! I would love to try the soba noodles.
Wow! The dinner looks sooo good!!! Good job, Mister!
The Annie Chun’s goodies look amazing! It’d be so fun to experiment with them…
the pad thai noodle & sauce sound delicious!
I’d love to try it all but I haven’t had a good teriyaki sauce meal in quite a while and I miss it! I used to make yummy teriyaki stir frys a lot so I think that would be the first thing on my to try list!
the pad thai.. yum!
I’ve always wanted to try making my own veggie sushi… those wraps are perfect for it!
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I love soba noodles, would love to try them!
I would want to try the soba noodles yum!!
I told my mom about the webpage:) She likes Fashion Friday!
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I’d love to try the pad thai sauce. I’ve never been able to make restaurant quality pad thai at home. Maybe this sauce could help
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thank you for the giveaway
I would love to try pad thai sauce. thanks!
love this giveaway. I’ve been enjoying their microwaveable rice. forbidden rice is awesome. I’d love to try the products you’re giving away.
The Pad Thai.
i love their sushi wraps. have you tried it?
thank you for the wonderful contest. I hope i win
wonderful giveaway. i always love me some asian cuisine. thanks
wow, this is sucha fantastic giveaway. i’d love to try the pad thai sauce.
check out my giveaway if you ahve the time! thanks
the soba sounds interestings!
OMG i love their brown rice sushi kits… I’d love to try that Pad Thai sauce though!
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I’d love to try some of those chow mein noodles!
I LOVE Annie Chuns! Her soup bowls are amazing! I’d love to try the teryaki sauce, though! I love stir frying and this would be the perfect addition!
Unfortunately I don’t have a Twitter, but I’ll certainly link back, and be sure to let my brother & sister in law know
They LOVE Asian dishes!
Awesome giveaway!! I say the Pad Thai Rice Noodles! Yum!!
I am most excited to try the pad thai noddles and pad thai sauce. I’ve actually never had pad thai!
I’d love to try the pad Thai noodles! Yum!
Twittering now!
I just tweeter about the contest! http://www.twitter.com/socialiteshaney
AWESOME giveaway! I have never tried most of that stuff, so what a great opportunity!
I linked back and told my mom about it! She is excited too!
http://nutritiousisdelicious.blogspot.com/2009/06/girls-just-want-to-have-fuh-un.html
THANKS!
The pad thai sauce for sure!! =]