In the past, our family has forgone the traditional Christmas dinner items and has centered our party around a particular theme. We have done many different variations but Italian dinner is always one that pleases everyone. This year with the holidays quickly upon us, save time cooking and spend more time enjoying your family by using Michael Angelo’s dinners as an alternative to a home cooked meal.
Over the past several years, I have been purchasing Michael Angelo’s meals and I’m always pleased with the quality and variety. Michael Angelo’s only uses real ingredients that you can recognize and understand when you read the label. There are no preservatives or artificial ingredients in these dinners. This makes these the perfect dinners for your holiday parties or for busy nights when you want a night off from cooking. By using Michael Angelo’s meals are your main dish, this gives you more time to spend on creating delicious side dishes and spending time with your loved ones.
There is a wide variety of Michael Angelo’s meals to fit into your Italian dinner party theme. As a vegetarian, I love the meatless options that Michael Angelo’s offers. These meals also fit into a lighter and healthier dinner plan. There is also the low-carb options like the Chicken Piccata as it doesn’t come with pasta, which allows you to customize how you serve. For those looking to cut back on carbs, I would suggest serving it spaghetti squash. My family was impressed with the Chicken Piccata made with white meat chicken breasts, artichokes, diced tomatoes and capers in a lemon-garlic butter sauce.
My personal favorite is the tender Michael Angelo’s Eggplant Parmesan. It is made with vine-ripened tomatoes and imported Parmesan and Romano Cheese. The eggplant is cooked to perfect tender perfection.
To complement the two delicious Michael Angelo’s main dishes I was serving, I decided to incorporate Asparagus Gratin and Slow Cooker Italian Mushrooms into the meal plan. Both of these recipes are super simple and quite delicious. They are a perfect complementary side dishes to any Italian theme dinner party.
Slow Cooker Italian Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 2 lbs white mushrooms, cleaned
- 1 oz packet Ranch seasoning mix
- .7 oz packet Italian seasoning dressing mix
- 1 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
- Stir to coat.
- Cook on low for 3 – 4 hours.
Asparagus Gratin
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 14 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Trim asparagus ends.
- In a small bowl combine salt, bread crumbs, cheese, and lemon juice.
- On a lined baking sheet, place asparagus in a single layer and coat with olive oil.
- Top with bread crumb mixture and cook for 10 – 15 minutes.
As you can see, it is easy and delicious to incorporate Michael Angelo’s into your holiday party plans. Head to your nearest retailer that sells Michael Angelo’s meals by using this store finder. Find more recipes and the latest promotions and information on Michael Angelo’s Facebook Page, Pinterest, @Michael_Angelos, and on Instagram.
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I like the Lasagna with meat sauce.
I would love to try the Stuffed Tilapia. My family loves seafood and I don’t make it enough.
Thank you!
I would most like to try the shrimp scampi.
the Baked Ziti with Meatballs looks oh so good!
I want to try the Baked Ziti with Meatballs.
I do not eat meat nor cheese. But my mom would love any of the lasagnas, especially the one with sausage.
Chicken Alfredo
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We have tried many of their entrees and love them. Next I’d like to try their Shrimp Scampi!
I’d love to try the Eggplant Parmesan!
I would love to try the pasta!
I’d like to try the Stuffed Tilapia meal.
Eggplant Pamesean is my pick.
i want to try the meat lasagna!
The chicken picatta
I would like to try the chicken parmigiana but they all look good.
I’d like to try the vegetable lasagna!
I would love to try the Chicken Parmesan. That is one of our favorites meals.
I am interested in trying the eggplant parmesan
The Shrimp Scampi caught my eye from the site – Chicken Piccata is a close second.
I would really love to try the Manicotti with Sauce.
Everything looks amazing but I am definitely excited to try the eggplant parmesan! It’s my favorite and I’d love to taste their version!
I want to try the Lasagna with Meat Sauce.
I would like to try the Chicken Piccata. I don’t think I’ve seen that one in the store.
I’d love to try the lasagna.
I’d love to try the organic eggplant parmesan!
I want to try the Vegetable Lasagna
I would like to try the chicken parmesan
I love their lasagna. I buy it regularly. I most want to try the Chicken Alfredo. It looks delicious.
I’d like to try the Lasagna with Meat Sauce.
I’d like to try the Sausage Lasagna or baked ziti with meatballs!
I am most interested in trying the Vegetable Lasagna!
I have tried the regular Eggplant Parmesan, and love it!!! Would love to try the Organic one as well!
I would love to try the Baked Ziti with Meatballs.
I’d like to try the eggplant parmesan!