Monday, September 2, 2013

Everyday Simple Suppers.....Review & Giveaway!

 



I honestly didn't know where to start with this cookbook. It is literally full of the best recipes! I went crazy digging through this one, and I still have a list on my refrigerator of more recipes I can't wait to make.

Another surprise for me as I flipped through this newest cookbook from Gooseberry Patch...one of my recipes is in it! Cool! :)

With fall coming, I chose a slow-cooker recipe. Nothing is as cozy as coming home to a home that smells as yummy as dinner already cooked! Joan's Slow-Cooker Chicken Stuffing Casserole hit the spot with my family!



Joan's Slow-Cooker Chicken Stuffing Casserole
 
2 6-oz. pkgs. chicken flavored stuffing mix
2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans cream of chicken soup, divided
1/2 c. milk
3 c. cooked chicken, cubed
8-oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese
 
Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions; place in a lightly greased 5 qt. slow cooker. Stir in one can soup. Stir together remaining soup, milk and chicken in a separate bowl. Add to slow cooker. Sprinkle cheese over top. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours or on low setting for 4 to 6 hours. Serves 6.
 
 
 
 
Hamburger-Noodle Bake
 
All I can say about this recipe, comfort food!
 
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 T. sugar
3/4 t. garlic salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. sour cream
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
4 c. egg noodles, cooked
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley
 
Brown beef and onion in skillet over medium heat; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, garlic salt and pepper; heat through. Set aside. Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream cheese in a bowl; gently stir in noodles. Spread half the cream cheese mixture in an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan. Layer with half the beef mixture; repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Garnish with Parsley. Serves 8.
 
 



Taco Salad
 
1 lb. ground beef, browned
1 1/4 oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 head lettuce, torn
12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
6-oz. can sliced olives, drained
8-oz. bottle French dressing
2 (7-oz) bags tortilla chips
 
Prepare ground beef with taco seasoning according to package directions; set aside to cool. Toss lettuce, tomatoes and cheese together; add meat mixture, olives and French dressing. Refrigerate for at least one hour to blend flavors. Before serving, crush tortilla chips and add to salad; mix well. Serves 6-8.
 

 
 
Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
 
1 c. sugar
1 c. creamy peanut butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 t. vanilla extract
 
Combine all ingredients; mix well. Form dough into one-inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Use a fork to press a crisscross pattern into the top of each cookie. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes, or until golden. Cool before removing from baking sheet. Makes 2 dozen.
 





 
This is such an awesome cookbook! This is definitely one you will want to add to your collection.
If you leave a comment here or on our Facebook page you may have a chance to win this cookbook!
 
Leave a comment, starting tonight, September 2, and by September 22 (the first day of Autumn!) What are you looking forward to the most this fall season?
I love fall, and I'm looking forward to our local Pumpkin Festival the last weekend of the month. We always have the king pumpkin, pumpkin fudge and a lot of fun!
 
I look forward to hearing from everyone, and Good Luck!!!
 
 
 

42 comments:

Aunt lodi said...

Would love to win this,especially since it has one of your recipes. I love Fall, the colors all around us, fall scents,& of course all the food, anything Pumpkin. I look forward to an annual trip to Arkansas in Oct. with 3 best friends.

Terri Steffes said...

All sound delish. I am with you, though, fall just wants me to bring out the slow cooker.

Nancy said...

Ohhhhh I would love the chance to win this cookbook. I just bought a new smaller crock pot and I can't wait to try out a bunch of recipes. The chicken one sounds yummy!

flowerchild said...

I am looking forward to apple picking, carving pumpkins and the beautiful leaves.

flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

robinns said...

I LOVE the autumn season and all wonderful harvest foods and colors that come with it! My favorite foods to make in Autumn are the stews, chili, breads and pies.

jeana said...

Looking forward to everything pumpkin!! Pumpkin pie, white chocolate chip pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pickin' & carving a pumpkin w/ my sweet family... & of course warm soups, chilli, and hot chocolate!!! Would love to win the cookbook for countless more ideas, too!!

jeana said...

Jeana's email: aynorcheer31@hotmail.com

Amy C said...

Looking forward to getting on the Blue Ridge Parkway, taking the kids to the pumpkin patch and eating punkin pie. :)
Campbellamyd at Gmail dot com

Brenda C. said...

my niece and I cook a lot . This would be a good book to teach her to cook out of.She says i am her cooking buddy

cindyb said...

well this looks great Renae. wouldn't it be nice if I won b/c I don't ever win anything! lol!

Unknown said...

Thanks for having a cookbook giveaway. These recipes look so easy and tasty.
Laurie
dlriowa@msn.com

Buffy said...

Fall is my favorite time of year, I look forward to the cooler weather, sweaters, hot chocolate, and all the delicious pumpkin recipes! bvansickle@filertel.com

Catherine said...

Fall means homemade pumpkin pies, chili and lots of meals (esp big beef roasts with potatoes) prepared in my slow cooker! I love the way it makes the house smell so wonderful!!

Nofearpapertiger said...

In fall, I love freshly-pressed apple cider and pumpkin pie. :)

Angela Rhodes Ingles
nofearpapertiger AT Gmail dot com

Unknown said...

These all sound wonderful!

Kim said...

I love cooler weather and football and the warm yummy dips and soups that go along with both.

Laurie Cox said...

I love the foods and cool weather that come with fall!!!!

Unknown said...

I am looking forward to jumping in the leaves with my kids, pumpkin bread and hoodies!!

Amy said...

Love Gooseberry Cookbooks!!

thebearwoman2004@yahoo.com said...

Fall is my all time favorite time of year....cooler weather, leaves changing colors, warm sweaters, hot apple cider, walks along trails with friends, baking anything!! Love cook books and would enjoy winning this one to add to my collection!!

KatieE

middniteblu said...

Thank you for the opportunity to win and good luck everyone :)

Quiltpecan/Angela said...

love Gooseberry cookbooks! Thanks for the giveaway. Would love to add this one to my collection! Good luck everyone!

Gwen said...

I'm looking forward to taking our 5 grandchildren to Apple Hill to pick pumpkins & drink apple cider!! With a Halloween birthday, I LOVE FAll & would love to win the cookbook!

Becky said...

Looking forward to the fall festivals and the apples and cider! And halloween and Thanksgiving and Christmas! Such an exciting time of year!

Unknown said...

I am looking forward to making lots of different soups. I make a big pot once a week, and enjoy it with a salad, or some bread.

Cindy said...

I LOVE Fall! I'm so looking forward to all the beauty things the Fall brings; cooler weather, colorful trees and leaves, and most of all the Fall's recipes!

Danielle said...

Apple picking and homemade applesauce for sure! I love most things about fall though...including riding in the combine with my hubby during harvest! :)

Anonymous said...

I love the fall colors and the cool crisp air!

Connie M said...

Love The Fall Season. Slow Cooker Meals So Easy

Anonymous said...

I would love to win this cookbook! I am looking forward to the crisp air and all of the smells that I love so much in Fall! :D

Unknown said...

I love the gooseberry cookbooks

Renee said...

Fall is a great time of year with cooling temps.Would love to win this book, love to try new recipes in the fall my favorite time to cook!

Anonymous said...

would love to win - love pumpkin and everything foodie fall ;)

Anonymous said...

would love to win - love pumpkin and everything foodie fall ;)

Anonymous said...

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Unknown said...

What I'm looking forward to the most this fall season is cooler temps. and wearing jackets/sweaters and hot apple cider!

Carolyn said...

I love to watch th leaves changing colors. Also, I like to smell the scent of wood burning in the stove as I'm frying bacon. Autumn at its best!

Unknown said...

I would love to win this book. I love Gooseberry cookbooks. They are always filled with such great recipes.

kmclark said...

I love the beautifully colored falling leaves, the crisp cool weather, and cooking up wonderfully warm and filling food (like the food I would make with the recipes in this fabulous cookbook).

Unknown said...

Love your recipes - so simple for everyday cooks to do. I've made the Peanut Butter cookies. Very easy and taste GREAT!!

Anonymous said...

Looking forward to fall festivals pumpkin bread pumpkin pancakes pumpkin muffins pumpkin crisp pumpkin coffee pumpkin donuts pumpkin...... Ummmm.... ANYTHING! Can you tell I LOVE pumpkin???!!!

Libbylou said...

My favorite things are the cooler weather, cooking soups and stews and the smell of fall in the air and APPLES!!!

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