Best-Ever Casseroles Cookbook (Gooseberry Patch) Review

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(More customer reviews)First, let me say that I am a HUGE Gooseberry Patch fan. Currently I own six of their books: Slow Cooker Recipes, Best-Ever Casseroles, What's for Dinner?, Come on Over, One-Pot Meals and From Grandma's Kitchen. I just LOVE the books. The recipes are very easy, not too fancy, don't take long and always taste good. They are easy to read and the spiral binding keeps the books open flat. I think out of all of the books, I have only made one thing that I didn't care for. They are just great, great books to have around and I love the little tips on each page, the way that every book is broken up by meats and categories and just all of the other little helpful charts and equivalents that are in each book. In my opinion, they are just great additions to any cookbook collection and I love having them in my kitchen.
I have probably used this one more than any other GP book that I have. I have made Finnish Pancakes, Baked Apple Pancake, Amish Baked Oatmeal, Nutty French Toast Bake, Broccoli-Chicken Lasagna, Dilly Tuna Casserole, and Mom's Broccoli Casserole, and all were fantastic. The recipes are laid out well, easy to prepare and the ingredients are basic and not hard to find. Most of the stuff you probably already have in your refrigerator or pantry. The breakfast dishes I have made are fantastic and a lot of them can be made the night before so you can pop them in the oven when you wake up, which is awesome for a lazy weekend. And everything reheats perfectly which makes for great leftovers to take to work during the week.
Now, are they gourmet? No. There are a PLETHORA of other casserole books out there that are if you are looking for something that will take you two hours to prepare before you even get it in the oven (like the crab and artichoke casserole I made last night from another book). But if you are looking for a nice, basic casserole book without too many processed soups and that won't take you too much time to prepare, this is a very good one.
Way to go, Gooseberry Patch!

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Food at its best...delicious, comforting and fuss-free, plus lots of easy tips for serving it up with style. No matter what the occasion, warm & hearty casseroles are sure to please. Over 200 recipes and as many time-saving tips & ideas.Hardcover, 224 pages.

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5 Ingredients or Less Fresh Recipes for Every Season Plus Clever Tips for Celebrating Every Day (Gooseberry Patch) Review

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(More customer reviews)Thus far, everything in this cookbook is GOOD and HANDY (I have only had it a week or so, and have already used it three times, to the neglect of my other Gooseberry Patch cookbooks!) It's lots of fun just to read the recipes, which are both mouth-watering and almost TOO easy. Clear, simple instructions will please even the most novice cooks. I also loved how this book was organized by season: lighter, fresher dishes in the summer section; cozier, comfort-food dishes in the fall and winter.
The recipes are also extremely inexpensive to make, and in many cases, by using the staples you probably already have. In other words, this book is a no-lose situation! I'd choose it as a gift for any newlywed, college student, or family-on-the-go.
There are even really cute ideas for dressing up and changing flea-market finds, and other simple crafts and decorating ideas that even a fumble-fingers such as myself can handily accomplish.
Only one very minor complaint...it seemed that some seasonings were left out of a few the recipes, simply to keep them under 5 ingredients. But the basics here are so good I wouldn't have minded if they called for 10 ingredients.
UPDATE: Today I made the recipe for BIG Chocolate Cookies on Page 57. Something went wrong, or there was poor editing in temperature or ingredients, or SOMETHING. I ended up with a huge, gloppy, inedible mess. I've been baking since age 9 and have never had such a failure as this particular recipe. Gah!!

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Fresh recipes for every season plus clever tips for celebrating every day. More than 200 recipes all using 5 ingredients or less!Hardcover, 224 pages.

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Sunday Dinner at Grandma's (Gooseberry Patch) Review

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(More customer reviews)I own over 25 Gooseberry cookbooks and this one is the best! I am only halfway through the book and there are so many delicious looking recipes that I can't wait to try. In fact, I am making one tonight! You won't be disappointed!

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Evoking memories of simpler times, Sunday Dinner at Grandma's is the latest cookbook in Gooseberry Patch's best-selling series. Filled with old-fashioned, handed-down favorites for every meal of the day from breakfast & brunch to main dishes and sides...all the way to Grandma's signature desserts. On every page, readers will also enjoy tips and ideas to preserve & share their own recipes and traditions as well as kitchen helpers to cook up Grandma's down-home flavor in their own homes. Great giftable title for Grandma and Mom...recipes feature year 'round appeal that's welcome in anyone's kitchen.

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One Pot Meals Cookbook (Goose Berry Patch) Review

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(More customer reviews)First, let me say that I am a HUGE Gooseberry Patch fan. Currently I own six of their books: Slow Cooker Recipes, Best-Ever Casseroles, What's for Dinner?, Come on Over, One-Pot Meals and From Grandma's Kitchen. I just LOVE the books. The recipes are very easy, not too fancy, don't take long and always taste good. They are easy to read and the spiral binding keeps the books open flat. I think out of all of the books, I have only made one thing that I didn't care for. They are just great, great books to have around and I love the little tips on each page, the way that every book is broken up by meats and categories and just all of the other little helpful charts and equivalents that are in each book. In my opinion, they are just great additions to any cookbook collection and I love having them in my kitchen.
I have only made one thing out of this book so far (Yummy Peach Dessert) but it came out really well. I am looking forward to making other things as well. However, what I really like about this book is how they have it divided into cooking styles rather than meat...they have a section for pot/skillet/pressure cooking meals, oven meals, slow-cooker meals, microwave meals, grilled, dinner salads and a final dessert section. It's a really neat book and I am looking forward to working my way through it.
I would recommend it. I just can't give it five stars based on one recipe!

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Scrumptious meals and only one pot to clean up...a dream come true! This brand new cookbook is absolutely brimming with new recipes that make cooking delicious dinners a snap like pepperoni pizza rigatoni, country chicken pot pie, campfire onions and old-fashioned applesauce cake. Gooseberry Patch also included handy, time-saving ideas for mixing & matching ingredients you have on hand. Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2")

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What's For Dinner? Cookbook (Gooseberry Patch) Review

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(More customer reviews)Absolutely wonderful!!! I love cookbooks and this one has become one of my favorites. The recipes include casseroles, slow cooker recipes, meatless recipes, veggie sides and salads, recipes for the grill, dinner for two and desserts. As a full-time preschool teacher and mother of a 15 yr old, I rarely have time to cook or much less have the energy to. These recipes are easy, comforting and delicious.

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The most-asked question has finally been answered! What's for Dinner? has scrumptious recipes for casseroles, slow cooking, grilling, meatless meals, dinner for 2 and more, like horseradish pot roast, shepherd's pie, zesty macaroni & cheese, spinach-Swiss pie, garlic ranch chicken, crustless coconut pie and punch bowl cake.You'll love the tips for easy prep and simple substitutions for lighter fare too. Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2")

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What's For Dinner? Review

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(More customer reviews)I have bought other menu style cookbook but this one is the only one I can't seem to break away from. Why do I want to break away from it? Too many of the recipes use canned soup and the overall diet is high in saturated fat. Why do I love it? Because it gets a number of courses on the table with so little effort, it looks impressive and although I think many of the side dishes are only so-so, my (grown) son has loved almost every meal I've made from this book. I also save money using this cookbook. The recipes call for inexpensive, easy to find and familiar ingredients. Also much thought has been given towards incorporating left-overs into the menus, from roast beef to that bag of potatoes. There is even an ingredient index in the back of the book. I have other cookbooks that are advertised as being "budget" but the author of this cookbook seems to understand that waste is a bigger budget buster than buying chicken breasts, for example, instead of chicken thighs.
I did this review quite some time ago. I now have a couple of recommendations for people who like easy meal planning with recipes and shopping lists. I have no connection with either of these web sites but I've appreciated it when others have made recommendations to me. That's my only motivation. First, if you like economical cooking that is ridiculously easy to make, fairly healthy but uses canned soups and packaged foods a lot in the menus, you might like e-mealz. (Be sure to put in the dash. You want e-mealz, not emealz.) They have several different meal plans to choose from and it costs $15 for 3 months. They even have plans for certain stores like Walmart where they tell you what brands to buy in order to get the best price. Now, if you want to cook with more fresh foods and don't mind actually doing a little fairly easy cooking, there is savingdinner. It's around the same price or maybe a little less. I don't remember exactly. It's quite healthy and I love it. They also have several meal plans and a grocery list. However, when you sign up for this one, you get ALL of their meal plans, including breakfast and lunch ideas. The menus are economical but not as cheap as e-mealz. I still use e-mealz when I'm really low on money or really lazy - which of more often than I'd like to admit.

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"What's for Dinner?" is a compilation of 174 simple, different menus and over 650 recipes. Menus are organized by week and include a main dish, vegetable, salad, dessert and some also include a bread selection. Recipes are included for all menu items."Looking Ahead" entries give instructions on making 3 or 4 meals in the same amount of time as preparing one.It includes 3 separate indexes--alphabetical, category and ingredient.It also includes a glossary, tricks of the trade, equipment lists, weights and measurements and more.Perfect for the beginning cook and makes an excellent wedding gift.

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Church Potluck Carry-Ins And Casseroles: Homestyle Recipes for Church Suppers, Family Gatherings, And Community Celebrations Review

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(More customer reviews)this book is good. I was disappointed. There are no pictures inside.
I like to see and get an idea of what I am fixing looks like.

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If you ever been to a Church Potluck, you know what its like when your favorite cook arrives. You don't always know what they've brought, but you're sure that it will be delicious. With Church Potluck Carry-Ins and Casseroles, you can become that much beloved cook.In the tradition of The Church Potluck Supper Cookbook, here comes another collection of delicious dishes to bring to your next church gathering. Packed with recipes you'll be happy to claim as your own as well as inspirational quotes from the scriptures, Church Potluck Carry-Ins and Casseroles will help keep you in everyone's good graces.

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Dinners on a Dime Review

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(More customer reviews)I was seriously impressed with the recipes in this cookbook. The meals are indeed cheap and contain regular, everyday ingredients most of us have in our cupboards already. I love how the catagories were separated so that if you wanted a slow-cooker meal you could go right to that section. I also love the section entitled "Budget-friendly Gatherings"- meals for many without breaking open the piggy bank. There's a section entitled "Penny-pinching Pantry Staples" that includes recipes for making your own homemade sauces, spice mixes, breads, jams and more. Many of the recipes have 5 to 8 ingredients at the most. I have made quite a few recipes from the book including the Curly Noodles Supper, Hamburger Cream Gravy and Creamy Macaroni & Beef. Each recipe I have made has cost under $5 and fed my family of 5 plus leftovers and has been two thumbs up, yummy-delicious. For those that like to cook on the cheap without skimping on the flavor, this is definitely a cookbook that should be on your kitchen shelf.

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Over 200 delicious, dollar-stretching recipes for hearty, satisfying family meals. One-dish dinners like batter-topped chicken pie, warming soups like beef barley and breads like honey-wheat. Recipes for do-it-yourself kitchen staples like onion soup mix, Italian bread crumbs and Amish fried chicken coating. Filled with instant family favorites for mains, sides, sandwiches, soups, desserts & more. Home-canned delights include cider apple butter, green tomato jam and watermelon pickles.Hardcover, 224 pages.

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