Monday, May 17, 2010

Shirley J Review and Giveaway




A few weeks ago Shirley J sent me some of their Universal Sauce to try out. I had heard lots of good things about this cream based sauce and couldn't wait to try it!

My sister, Julie and I decided to experiment with a few recipes. We made Gnocchi Gratin, Alfredo Chicken Pizza and Creamy Baked Potato Soup. I couldn't believe how easy the sauce made the cooking.



Universal Sauce is a cream based sauce that serves as the foundation to countless recipes. All you have to do is add water. It was super easy to make and was completely lump free. We didn't have to worry about having flour, butter, milk, etc. on hand.

I wanted to learn more about the Universal Sauce so I took one of the free cooking classes at the Shirley J head quarters. It was such a great class and the chef was very fun and knowledgeable! He cooked chicken enchiladas, tomato soup and macaroni and cheese from the Universal Sauce in less than 45 minutes. They were all delicious.

I think the Universal Sauce will become a staple in my pantry and food storage. It's so easy to use and it's 1/4 the calories as a regular cream sauce. It also has a shelf life of 20+ years.

I can't wait to try out their other products!

You can buy Shirley J products on the Shirley J website, through an Executive Chef or in their store.

Shirley J
15 East 400 South
Orem, Utah

Monday through Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm





Shirley J is giving away a 48 oz bag on universal Sauce to one lucky reader!

How to enter

1 entry for commenting on this post
1 entry for becoming a follower of this blog
1 entry for following me on twitter
1 entry if you tweet about this giveaway including a link
1 entry for adding my blog button to your side bar
2 entries for posting about this giveaway on your blog

Leave a comment for each entry.

Giveaway ends Sunday, May 23rd at midnight
Winner will be announced Monday, May 24th

Good luck!

69 Leave a comment:

Linda said...

I am a new follower
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Linda said...

I haven't heard of this product before. Thank you for reviewing it.
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Linda said...

New twitter follower
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tortured mormon mom said...

This sounds like something I need! Enter me. Do you just find it in the store?

tvmom said...

sounds delicious!

magimomsblog said...

This definitely sounds like something I'd try... where do you find it? Do they have a store locator on their site?

B said...

I defintely am interested in this product! Thanks for letting me know about it.:)-Betsy

B said...

I am a new follower. betsybreuer@yahoo.com Like your blog!

susie said...

Definitely something that this working mom could use.

wishful nals said...

how neat! thanks for sharing. i've never even heard of this company before!

Andrea said...

I tried several of Julie's recipes with the sauce, but the mac and cheese is out of this world yummy!

Tara said...

Sign me up!

Breenuh said...

Oh, I definitely want to try it! I'll have to order some when I get back to the US!

Jenna Wood said...

I'm a big fan of Shirley J, I'd love to win!
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I follow!
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Silver Strands said...

Yes, please! Universal sauce is a dream come true.

I love your blog, by the way :)

Ashley Elaine said...

the pizza looks really yummy.

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Alice said...

This sounds like a great product. I am going to have to try it.

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I follow your blog.

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mandy said...

enter me, i have never tried it

Teressa said...

I want to try it out now.

Holly said...

yummo! id love to win something to help with dinners

Holly said...

im a follower!

B said...

I am following via twitter.

Keersten said...

That looks awesome! I think I would try it with my 3 cheese mac n' cheese recipe and for chicken enchiladas.

Keersten said...

I tweeted

Keersten said...

Do you want new followers only? I already subscribe and follow.

Keersten said...

I also posted about it on my blog.

Gates said...

I am also adding your button to my own blog and adding a new post with this link. Thanx

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~Spirit~Angel~ said...

I'm a follower,can't wait to try the sauce mix...

Gates said...
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Gates said...

following on twitter :)

Gates said...

i'm a new follower to your blog. Love it!

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link and new post added to my blog! Thank u

CricketSaunders said...

Thankyou for the review I havent heard of this product either

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Emily Robison said...

Sounds yummy!!
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Kimi@SoManyKids said...

I have never even heard of this before but that pizza looks so yumtastic!

Tess said...

I haven't heard of shirley j before. Thanks.

Sara said...

That pizza looks good. Sign me up.

Ali said...

I would love to win :)

Karena said...

Deedee, this sounds delish, and I must admit my very favorite sauces are cream based! Chicken Fettucini Alfredo, etc!! Decadent!

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Karena said...

Oh and of course I am a follower!

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Becky said...

Im already a follower.

Becky said...

My daughter would love this, Count me in please!~~Becky

Michele P. said...

I also have never heard of this product before, but I think it sounds very interesting. I esp. love the long shelf life too!

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Julie said...

I am always looking for something new to try-thanks

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Kim said...

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Kim said...

Thanks for this giveaway!
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LAMusing said...

Never heard of this product, but it sounds delicious

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Renee said...

MMMmmmm....I'd love to try some soup recipes with this sauce.
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tina reynolds said...

looks really good would love to try thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

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Susan said...

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Susan said...

The Shirley J Universal Sauce is something I need, In all the years I have been cooking I never have been able to make a decent sauce, except for pasta sauce ....
I know my husband would appreciate this!

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Kerrie said...

I would love to try Shirley J's Universal Sauce! Sounds Yummy :-)
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