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Aug 25, 2014

Y'all know I love me some Chili's

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Y'all know I love me some Chili's.How could I not when it's all we had growin' up?!?! Well, they love me right back and therefore this post is sponsored by them and Bellisio. 



Y'all know I love me some Chili's. Remember the whole: growin'-up-in-this-town-we-ain't-have-nothin'-but-a-McDonals-and-then-when-I-was-12-we-got-a-Walmart. Well, one of the first real restaurants, that wasn't mom and pop, Cici's or family owned that we got was a Chili's.I was in high school and it was the biggest deal ever. We had another place to go to Friday Night after the football game other than Cicis. If y'all know how many countless hours I spent in that place in a back corner booth eatin' all they cheesecake. Ya see, two of my HS bestfrans had first jobs at Chili's. The manager was a family friend of one of the girls and she got them hired on. They got discounts and bein' the broke HS kids we were, we ate all they cheesecake. What made it worse? It would never fail that we would always come in right before closin'. The waiters would always look at us and shake they heads. They already knew and we had no shame. No shame I tell y'all. We should have but we didn't.

If I wasn't bein' racthet and actually ordered food it was always the Cajun Shrimp Alfredo or the Cajun Chicken Alfredo. Always. I still remember the first burger I ever tried from Chili's and who I was with. I also remember my first day of Kindergarten like it was yesterday so there's that. Did I mention that it's lunch time here and this post is makin' me hungry. I bet Billy is eatin' all kinds of wonderful. Sidenote: I gave Billy the leftovers so he had lunch today and tom.




Y'all know what else I love? I love me some frozen food. It's a situation. It really is.So much. In High school all my sister ate was frozen food. She would store them in the drill team locker room. If only the band hall had had a proper microwave. I think it was done on purpose to make us leave. We spent enough time in that place as it was. Anyways back to my love of Frozen food and less random about my sister.

You know who else loves frozen meals? Sherry does. I texted her to see if she wanted to PAAARTY and try Chili's new at home meals. The response I got was priceless. It read: Yep! My Momma ain't home so I gotta eat somehow. FEED MEEEEEEE. Oh my, Jesus, and eat we did!
I spend a lot of time hangin' out and generally just havin' fun. I think to think I'm blessed. My Momma calls it privileged. Whatever. I'mm enjoy my 20's not havin' to be tied down to anythin'. Things like all these new meals from Chili's is gonna make it extra easier to hang out. I before I could even out the car in park Sherry had the door open usherin' me in. Y'all it took longer to snap the photos than it did to cook that Alfredo. The Chicken Florentine took a tad longer but you could always skip the wait and cook it in the microwave. I kept bein' impatient and openin' the oven and lettin' out all the heat. But the best part is that many of my favorite Chili's entrees are now available to take home. They even have single serve. Can I get a - Praise baby Jesus, thank you Chili's and a yes ma'am.


It was a beautiful day in Texas so we sat by the pool and enjoyed our food. Then we watched Orange is the New Black. I had never seen the show and personally don't see the obsession. But I did like that Crazy Eyes actress. She was WERKIN' it.

Now go get ya some and let me know what's your favorite meal from Chili's

92 comments

  1. I have seen a lot of people post about this! Guess it's time to try it myself!

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    1. Ayy, then its working! Where's the hey girl emoji when you need her? Guess you should get to tryin'

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  2. They look so so good! I want to try them so bad!

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    1. Aww, hopefully you can try them abroad. Do y'all have Chili's? Wait, I love how I said abroad like you ain't in North America. Hahah

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  3. These look so good. I want to try the Chicken Alfredo!

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  4. I didn't even know these existed. I will have to give them a try!

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  5. I tried the Cajun Chicken Alfredo and Mac and Cheese! I loved them both.

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  6. These look so good! I need to check for them the next time I go grocery shopping.

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  7. These actually look great and I have heard great things about how fresh they are and how the chicken turned out.

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    1. Yes ma'am to all of the above. And they cook quick. The skillet ones do at least.

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  8. I really can't believe that these are from the frozen section. That cajun chicken dish looks SOOoo good. I need to check that out for days when I just don't feel like cooking.

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    1. And that's why I love them. Or when you are just hanging out.

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  9. My husband tried that one and he really liked it! It looks really good!

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  10. Looks interesting. They haven't made it to the UK yet so no hope of trying them. Are they a restaurant chain?

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  11. oh yum! I am going to have to try these! Thank you for sharing

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  12. I've seen this all over :) I don't eat meat but this looks like something I can recommend to my boyfriend when he needs a fast meal

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    1. Share away. They do have some veggie types ones. I don't know what you do and don't eat bein' Vegan but you could check it out

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  13. The one you picked looks so good! Too bad I'm lactose intolerant so I can't try that one but I will look at the rest of the line!

    xoxo
    Brooke

    inaworldofbees.com

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  14. I've seen these but I haven't had a chance to try it yet. I think I'd like them.

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    1. If you think you'd like them, then I think you'd like them. So that means you should try them. :)(:

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  15. You're in Texas?! Me too! This state is so big a girl could get lost :)

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  16. How fun! I tried the Bacon Mac one and oh my word was it delish.

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    1. I bet. Bacon is always pleasing and acceptable.

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  17. they look so yum! i need to check them out for days that we don't feel like doing much! :)

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  18. I just love your southern self! I love when I see a blogger's personality come out in the way they write. I've been hearing a lot about these frozen meals from Chili's, and I am really excited to try them!

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    1. *Got 'em* And why thank you. The best part is when I meet readers in person and they tell me I an exactly the same. And yes they are so good and you should try them. Chili's doin' it right if you have already heard about them a bunch.

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  19. I love Chili's food and my family really enjoys going there sometimes. I am so excited that I will be able to find the food in the freezer section now!

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    1. Exactly. You won't even have to leave the house except to stock up at the grocery store. *starts singin' you get the best of both worlds*

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  20. You are the second blogger to review Chili's take home meal, making me really excited to give them a try!

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    1. Yay, we be werkin' it. Must be a Texas thang.

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  21. I love eating at Chili's! I am sure their take home meals are so delicious. I can't wait to try them for myself!

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    1. Right. They taste just as good as in restaurant.

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  22. We love us some Chili's too! Can't wait to try these!

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  23. YUM! I can't wait to try both of these. Love eating at Chili's and now I can enjoy it in my pajamas haha!

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  24. Yes you can get at Praise baby Jesus, thank you Chili's and a yes ma'am ;)
    Looks delicious

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    1. HAHAHAH YES! My life is complete. Complete I tell you. Well, it would really be complete if a grits or sweet tea company sponsored me.

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  25. I've seen a few posts now about these meals! Looks like it's time for a shopping trip to try some of these! Looks yummy!

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  26. I haven't seen these yet in my store, but now I want some.

    Although, I'll tell you, my favorite meal AT Chili's is the Chicken Crispers. With honey mustard. OH MY LORD.

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    1. OH MY LORD, they got those in the frozen section. I almost bought them. Go get ya some.

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  27. I am ready to try these out. I like the Friday's ones so I bet these are good too.

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    1. Better. I promise. And cheaper. How do I know. I know cause I love me some frozen food and half the items on the no no list for this post I had in either my pantry or freezer.

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  28. This sounds great! The Florentine looks amazing. And being a Southern girl, I love the tone of your blog.

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    1. I aim to please. Ok, not really. I just right and am thankful so many of y'all enjoy

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  29. Looks delicious! Love that they come in family size as well as individual!

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    1. Right. So I won't feel guilty hoardin' them for myself. Not at all. But this time I was nice and shared

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  30. Oh! They don't have the family size at my grocery store! I will have to look around until I find one.

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    1. Just be greedy and hoard the individual ones for yourself.

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  31. Hahah,,, I love reading your posts. They do crack me up. As for the frozen meals, not necessarily a fan, but I have come across a couple that I actually like. I love Chilis, so I will give this a try and see if it makes the cut.

    thrifting diva
    www.thriftingdiva.com

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    1. Hahah, I am a fan in moderation. But lately I have been lazy and this are amazeballs. Yes I said it. Ain't takin't it back

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  32. First. I still remember my first day of Kindergarten. Second, Orange is the New Black is epic, stick with it. Third... this was hilarious. And P.S. I'm so sad for you that Chili's was your first real exciting eating out experience. Buuuuttt.... then there is still that pie from the other day, so I'm not that sad.

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    1. Yes, that pie was on point. And right to all the rest

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  33. GAHHH you did a great job presenting these meals! I could barely take a picture since I was wolfing it down :)

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  34. This looks like something I could leave for my husband when I travel!

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  35. YUM! That chicken dish looks amazing! Love Chilis!

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  36. This has been popping up all over. I need to check to see if my store carries it. It looks so good!

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    1. Most stores do so you shouldn't have a problem

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    1. Try away cause they are worth it and inexpensive

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  38. These ones look great! I got the bacon mac and cheese. So. good.

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  39. This looks delicious! I didn't know chili's made at home meals! Off to the grocery store I go...

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    1. It's new and I hope you were able to find them

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  40. They seem to make some awesome flavor combinations! I'm definitely intrigued by these meals!

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  41. Hmm.. These look yum. Don't think we have anything quite like it here.

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  42. The chicken alfredo looks so yummy! I tried the pepper jack mac and cheese and really liked it! :)

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  43. This sounds and looks delicious! I want to try a few of these.

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  44. These look like the perfect weekday meal! I'll have to pick a few up the next time I'm at the store!

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  45. I’ve been seeing these at the store, but haven’t tried them yet! I think I will now. And crazy eyes…yes! She’s wild and hilarious!

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