Try it – Take-in! A Mister Specialty – with help from Annie Chun (giveaway alert!)

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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 Terriyaki

Tuna Teriyaki

Veggie goodness

Veggie goodness

Side by side

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

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!

39 Responses to “Try it – Take-in! A Mister Specialty – with help from Annie Chun (giveaway alert!)”

  1. healthy ashley said:

    Honestly, I want to try it all! I am posting it on Twitter right now!

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  2. Joe said:

    Love the Pad thai, or anything!
    Tweeting now..

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  4. Mara @ What's For Dinner? said:

    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.

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  5. Kristilyn said:

    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. :-)

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  6. Missy Maintains said:

    I would love to try the soba noodles!

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  7. K said:

    I’ve never had soba noodles so it would have to be those!!

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  8. Rose said:

    Your Mister is a keeper!

    I’d try the traditional Thai :)

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  9. sue said:

    wow that’s a great lookin’ dinner. good job to your mister :)

    i’m most excited to try the pad thai noodles and sauce!

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  10. Tina said:

    yummy! I would love to try the soba noodles.

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  11. Andrea@WellnessNotes said:

    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…

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  12. rychelle said:

    the pad thai noodle & sauce sound delicious!

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  13. Kristie said:

    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!

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  14. Danielle J said:

    the pad thai.. yum!

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  15. Ellen (Peace In Motion) said:

    I’ve always wanted to try making my own veggie sushi… those wraps are perfect for it!

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  17. Maria said:

    I love soba noodles, would love to try them!

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  18. Kristen said:

    I would want to try the soba noodles yum!!

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  19. Kristen said:

    I told my mom about the webpage:) She likes Fashion Friday!

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  21. Elina said:

    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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  23. jayme said:

    thank you for the giveaway
    I would love to try pad thai sauce. thanks!

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  24. jk said:

    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.

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  25. shelly said:

    The Pad Thai.

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  26. june said:

    i love their sushi wraps. have you tried it?

    thank you for the wonderful contest. I hope i win

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  27. hyang said:

    wonderful giveaway. i always love me some asian cuisine. thanks

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    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

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  29. michael said:

    the soba sounds interestings!

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  30. Rebeca said:

    OMG i love their brown rice sushi kits… I’d love to try that Pad Thai sauce though!

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  32. BroccoliHut said:

    I’d love to try some of those chow mein noodles!

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  33. Meg said:

    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!

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  34. Melissa @ For the Love of Health said:

    Awesome giveaway!! I say the Pad Thai Rice Noodles! Yum!!

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  35. Brittany said:

    I am most excited to try the pad thai noddles and pad thai sauce. I’ve actually never had pad thai!

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  36. Shalane said:

    I’d love to try the pad Thai noodles! Yum!

    Twittering now!

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  37. Shalane said:

    I just tweeter about the contest! http://www.twitter.com/socialiteshaney

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  38. Emily said:

    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! :D

    http://nutritiousisdelicious.blogspot.com/2009/06/girls-just-want-to-have-fuh-un.html

    THANKS!

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  39. Kristen said:

    The pad thai sauce for sure!! =]

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