GBP 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches~Cookbook Review & Giveaway!

Yes! Another review and  giveaway! Another chance for you to win a cookbook! I'm having so much fun doing this, and enjoy meeting new blog friends and getting great feedback!

I love to make soup, especially during the fall and winter. I know I've mentioned that before...many times. And I think in every review I have picked at least one soup recipe. How exciting when I was asked to do an Early Bird Review on a cookbook that has so many yummy soup recipes! Plus, the Salad and Sandwich recipes are great too! Let's just say, it was very hard picking the recipes for the review.

What I love about the recipes in 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches, they are so easy to put together in a pinch. I'm always looking for recipes that I can make in very little time, with ingredients that I will have on hand. Makes my day so much easier!

~~Beef Stew & Biscuits~~

1 lb. ground beef

1/4 c. onion, chopped

1/4 tsp. dried basil

1/8 tsp. pepper

3-1/2 cups frozen or canned mixed vegetables

2 8-oz. cans tomato sauce

1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed

12-oz. tube refrigerated biscuits

In a skillet, brown beef and onion, drain. Add seasonings, mixed vegetables and tomato sauce; mix well.

Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Fold in cheese cubes; pour into an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish.

Arrange biscuits on top. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 25 minutes, or until biscuits are golden. Serves 4 to 6.

~~Macaroni & Cheese Chowder~~

14-oz chicken broth

1 cup water

1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked

1 cup milk

8-oz. pasteurized process cheese spread

1 cup cooked ham, diced

1 cup corn

Over medium heat, bring broth and water to a boil in a saucepan. Add macaroni

and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add milk, cheese, ham and

corn. Simmer and stir until cheese is melted. Serves 4-6.

~~A Little Different Macaroni Salad~~

16-oz. pkg. elbow macaroni, cooked

4 carrots, peeled and grated

1 sweet onion, chopped

1/2 c. red pepper, chopped

1/2 c. green pepper, chopped

2 c. mayonnaise

14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk

1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar

1/2 c white vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

Combine macaroni, carrots, onion and peppers in a large bowl. In a seperate bowl,

whisk together mayonnaise, condensed milk, sugar and vinegar. Pour over macaroni and

vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 8 hours to allow dressing to thicken. Mix well before serving. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

I have an extra copy of this book to give away to someone!

Giveaway starts today, and ends December 28, 2011. Two weeks to

leave your comments! I will announce a winner Dec. 28, 8:00 p.m.

All you have to do for a chance...leave your comment either on this blog post, follow our

Facebook blog page, or leave a comment on the FB page. Or, do all 3 for 3 chances! Don't forget

to leave your email so I am able to get in touch to let you know if you've won!

This is a really great cookbook, and I'm looking forward to finding a home for my extra copy!

Good Luck!!