So does everyone have all their holiday shopping done yet? Are your holiday cards all signed and ready to mail out? How about your holiday dinner plans? Do you know exactly what you are going to cook and serve yet?
It’s that crazy time of year again where us moms are struggling to get everything done to make it just the perfect holiday once again. Safeway understands the constant demands of motherhood, so they’ve created holiday guides that will save you both time and money this holiday season.
With Safeways budget-conscious recipes, weekly specials and email savings they’ve got you covered on everything you need to make your holiday dinner perfect. I like using the weekly specials page to check what is on sale at my local Vons before heading out to shop.
Safeway also has these helpful pages on their website, so make sure to check them out.
I’d like to help out one lucky reader of my blog this year, by giving you a $50 Safeway Gift Card to help purchase your families holiday meal. Just follow the instructions below to enter to win.
WINNER – #145 Krissy
$50 Safeway Gift Card Giveaway
Each one of the following is worth one entry into the giveaway – make sure to leave comments so I can include each thing you do!
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Contest ends Saturday December 19, 2009 at 12:00 noon PST. I will choose one random winner from all the entries and notify you by email. You have 48 hours to respond. I did not receive any compensation for this post. Special thanks to Safeway for sponsoring this giveaway.
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Hi thankyou for this.
I would love to try this recipe it sound yummy Butterscotch Haystacks amd
I became a fan for Safeway on facebook and also for Julies journal. I do get Safeways emails on another email addy I have. And I added my name to recieve emails from Safeway too. I really love that store it is right down the street from me. Thanks and Merry Christmas…
I will definitely be trying the Baked Nacho Platter! Nacho are my favorite food in the entire world and this recipe seems to have a unique twist with the use of black beans and jalapeno cheese. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for the intro and the opportunity to win a gift card from Safeway.
The Baby Pound Cake, so there won’t be lots of tempting leftovers of it.
I became a facebook fan of Safeways.
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I would like to try the Cookie Biscotti
I’d like to try Safeway Chicken Pot Pie. Sounds good. ![]()
Thank you.
I’d like to try the recipe, Asiago Toasted Cheese Puffs. I love asiago cheese & I’ve always wanted to try making home-made puffs.
YUMMM!
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OH YUMMMMMM
Baked Sweet Potato Sticks
I’d LOVE to try Pineapple Chicken with Herb Dressing! Sound delicious and healthy. I’d probably use a lower sodium soy sauce though. ![]()
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I would like to try the deviled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese.
The Baby Pound Cake. Dessert is always my favorite part!
I would like to try the Cookie Biscotti Sticks recipe!
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i’m a huge pineapple fan so i would love the pineapple chicken
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I would love to bake the cookies on a stick with my grandkids- we love safeway
The Baked Nacho Platter sounds yummy!
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Safeway has some yummy recipes up! I would most love to try the Lamb in Honey Sauce!
I’d love try the Jelly Bean Thumbprint Cookies!
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The Baby Pound Cake, so there won’t be lots of tempting leftovers of it.
I’d like to try making the butterscotch haystacks. Looks fast and easy and something the kids would enjoy helping with!
I’d like to try the Three-Milk Cake (Tres Leches) recipe.
Hey Jules! I’d like to try the baked sweet potato sticks – those sound like a yummy snack!
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The deviled egg recipe sounds yummy!
I’d love to try their chicken pot pie. I wasn’t even aware that they had recipes on their site. Good to know.
I would make The Grilled Fiesta Beef Ribeye Steaks!
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I like the Sugar Cookie Pops
I would love to try the Peppered Beef Tenderloin Medallions
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Baked Nacho Platter sounds delicious.
Baked Sweet Potato Sticks. Love sweet potatoes.
Cider-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples, Squash, & Onions
I love spinach and hubby loves cheese so for a get together the Baked Parmesan Dip sounds wonderful.
I want to make Alligator Pears and Apples
I’d like to try the Asiago Toasted Cheese Puffs.
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would like to try the Safeway chicken pot pie recipe.
I LIKE THE BAKED NACHO PLATTER…MAY TRY IT FOR CHRISTMAS ENTERTAIING
the Cookie biscotti Strips look good
I like Amy’s Triple Decker Turkey Bacon Sandwich
Baked Nacho Platter gets my vote although all the
recipes look delicious.
Thank you for the contest. Happy holidays.
Pineapple Chicken with herb stuffing sounds delish. Years ago my mom got a recipe at Safeway for Hawaiian pineapple chicken that was just out of this world. We fixed it a couple of times for luau parties and everyone raved how good about how great it tasted.
The Pineapple Chicken sounds perfect for us.
I subscribed to Safeway’s e mail savings.
The Chicken Saltimbocca sounds tasty..
I would love to try the “Peppered Beef Tenderloin Medallions.”
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would like to try Holiday Cheer Caprese Skewers
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Baked sweet potato sticks sound fab!
Baby Pound Cakes
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
Mmmm Baby Pound cake sounds so good. Thanks for the chance.
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The safeway chicken pot pie looks great.
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the Gingerbread Man would go great with the Gingerbread House i made this weekend.
I would like to try Safeway Chicken Pot Pie.
It looks YUMMY!!!
The Walla Walla Salmon looks yummy!
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I would like to try the “Baked Parmesan Dip”>.
Sugar Cookie Pops
I’d like to make the Jelly Bean Thumbprint Cookies with my grand kids.
I’m following on twitter as eswright18.
I subscribed to Julie’s Journal by email.
The Baby Pound Cake appeals to me most of all although all the recipes look delicious.
Thanks for the contest. Happy holidays.
I would try the Peppered Beef Tenderloin Medallions. Safeway’s Rancher’s Reserve meats are always fresh and tender.
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I would love to try pineapple chicken.As we all are crazy about chicken.We like to try different chicken recipes.We got another one.Thank you very much for sharing.
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I would like to tru the Spiced Beef Meatballs with Yogurt-Cucumber Salad
The Mini Crab Cakes with Lemon-Dill Aioli sounds awesome!
I’d try the Grilled Fiesta Beef Ribeye Steaks
the safeway pot pie
I am signed up for the SW newsletter!
I want to try the sweet potato sticks: http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/Holiday-Recipes#iframetop/
My husband loves SP fries, plus these are gluten free, a must in our household.
And not to be Debbie Downer, but Facebook has banned using becoming a “fan” of pages as a way to enter any contest. If they find out, they reserve the right to shut down the pages. I have the link to that information if you’re interested, just tweet or emailme.
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I want to try Allie’s Delicious Baked Dumplings…they had me at puff pastry
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Thanks for bringing this to my attention Maya. I’m going to do a little research on this and see what I can come up with.
Bachelor’s Stew sounds yummy and easy to make!
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I like the sugar cookie pops
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The Baked Nachos would be great for any party…thanks for the idea!
I would love to try the Peppered Beef Tenderloin Medallions, they look great!
Pesto-Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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tuna spread appetizer sounds easy and good
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I would love to try the Safeway Chicken Pot Pie!
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I’d like to try the “Spiced Beef Meatballs with Yogurt-Cucumber Salad” recipe.
The Asiago Cheese Puffs sound delish.
I’d love to try the chicken pot pie!
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I’d like to try the cookie biscotti sticks.
I would love to try the baked sweet potato sticks since I love french fries but they do not love my waistline. Thanks and Happy Holidays!!!
I subscribed via email. Thanks for the contest!
I would like to try the Cream Cheese Hummus
I’d make the Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic.
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I’d like to try the Chicken Wraps with Caramelized Apples and Onions. Yum!
the Three-Milk Cake (Tres Leches) recipe
I’d like to try the sugar cookie pops- ADORABLE!
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The cream cheese hummus looks yummy.
I’d like to try Walla Walla Salmon
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I would try the baked sweet potato sticks but switch the butter with olive oil to veganize it. I’m sure my sons would love it.
I’d like to try the baked sweet potato sticks.
Baby Pound Cake
The recipe I would like to try is Baby Pound Cakes.
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the Safeway Chicken Pot Pie
Pineapple Chicken with herb stuffing sounds sooooo good!
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Baked Nacho Platter sounds delish
I would like to try the Butterscotch Haystacks.
I’m not much of a cook but the Cookie on a Stick looks like fun..and a unique Christmas cookie gift idea.
I’d love to try the Peppered Beef Tenderloin Medallions, thanks!
Peppered Beef Tenderloin Medallions!
The Baby Poundcake sounds scrumptious!
My family would love the Baked Sweet Potato Sicks. They look like a great appetizer!
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I would love to try the Chicken Pot Pie.
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The Safeway Chicken Pot Pie sounds yummy
the butterscotch haystacks sound easy to fix and my daughter loves butterscotch
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the 2 hour turkey recipe is interesting….
I’d like to try the marinated shrimp with lemon-dill sauce.
I’d love to try the Walla Walla Salmon.
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I’m a sucker for deviled eggs in any form, so the Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese would be my go-to recipe!
I like the Jelly Bean Thumbprint Cookies!
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I’d like to make the Pomegranate Margaritas.
Peppered Beef Tenderloin
Mushroom Sausage Strudel sounds yummy!
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I’d try Lamb in Honey Sauce!
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The Safeway Chicken Pot Pie sounds good!!
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Asiago Toasted Cheese Puffs.
Thanks for the giveaway…We are going to try the “Peppered Beef Tenderloin Medallions”.
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The Lamb in Honey Sauce looks very tasty!
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i’d like to make the butterscotch haystacks!
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I’d like to try the Spiced Meatballs with Yogurt Cucumber Salad.
Endive Leaves with Gorgonzola & Walnuts
I’d like to try the Butterscotch Haystacks.
I’d like to try the HOliay Cheer Caprese Skewers.
The fudge ring looks really good!
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MMMMmmm the Butterscotch Haystacks look so yummy
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The cream cheese hummus sounds good.
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I’d like to try the Skewered Tortelloni with Tomato-Basil Cream
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id like to try the Beef Tenderloin With Roasted Shallots
Recipe by: Christine L.
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Mmmm…I want to make the Baked Parmesan Dip. Right now.
I’d love to try the mushroom sausage strudel
Cider-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples, Squash, & Onions
Baked Nacho Platter Sounds Good
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I’d love to try the Peppered Beef Tenderloin Medallions.
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Baked Sweet Potato Sticks would be my choice. Thanks for the contest.
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Argentine Meat Empanadas. I picked this one because I am a great lover of olives!
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Would love to try the Baked Nacho Platter.
I’d love to try their Mini Crab Cakes with Lemon-Dill Aioli and surprise everyone this year with an appetizer that rocks!
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I would LOOOOVE to make the Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese, because 1) I love the Salmon/Cream Cheese mix and 2) where I live ONLY has a KITCHENETTE.
Cooking opportunities are limited. I have to make due.
I became a fan of Safeway on FB! I couldnt find Julie’s Journal.
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