
Today I am bringing y'all another tasty Early Bird Review from my friends over at Gooseberry Patch. The not yet released cookbook that I had the pleasure to review was Gooseberry Patch 101 Hearty Recipes. This beautiful cookbook will be released on September 1st, 2011. 101 which is not too far off. 101 Hearty Recipes is packed full of easy family meals, fresh-baked desserts and recipes for gift-giving.
This cookbook has it all! The best thing about this cookbook is that every single recipe has a mouthwatering photo to go along with it. Don't you just love that? Now you don't have to sit and image what each dish looks like.
Believe me when I tell you after seeing all the photos in this cookbook you will want to make each and every one of these recipes. This cookbook is spiral bound with a durable softcover and 112 yummy pages. This is my 4 th cookbook in the 101 cookbook series and I love each and every one of them.
Just look at the photo above and you can see what each layer consists of. The hardest part of the whole recipe was waiting for the bars to set up in the fridge. But then patience has never been my thing. I did add some additional chocolate and peanut butter chips on top of the bars.
I thought the addition of the chips really took these bars over the top. Plus presentation is everything now isn't it? These cookie bars were so dangerously good that we could only eat a few. After that I sent the rest of the baking pan off to work with my husband.
4 Layer Cookie Bars
1 - sleeve rectangular buttery crackers (Ritz)
1/2 - cup margarine
2/3 - cup sugar
1/2 - cup packed brown sugar
1/2 - cup margarine
2/3 - cup sugar
1/2 - cup packed brown sugar
1 - cup graham crumbs
1/4 - cup milk
1/4 - cup milk
2/3 - cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 - cup semi sweet or milk chocolate chips
Garnish:
1/2 - cup semi sweet or milk chocolate chips
Garnish:
1/2 cup semi sweet or milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
Line the bottom of a buttered 13 x 9 in baking pan with a single layer of crackers; set aside. Melt margarine in a heavy saucepan; add sugars, graham crackers crumbs and milk. Heat over medium high heat until sugars dissolve, stirring often; spread over crackers in pan.
Arrange another single layers of crackers on top; set aside. Combine remaining ingedients in a saucepan; heat over low heat until melted, stirring until smooth and creamy. Spread over crackers and sprinkle additional chocolate and peanut butter chips on top for garnish. Set aside until firm. (I placed the pan in the refrigerator) When firm cut into bars and serve. Makes 2 dozen bars.
Next I moved onto these yummy little Pecan Pie Muffins from page 92. I found myself wanting a quick little sweet treat after dinner and these yummy little gems were perfect. My husband described these mini muffins as a "little piece of heaven". Have you ever had a pecan pie in a muffin? They are so addicting and so good.
Believe me when I tell you that you can't eat just one. My whole family cleaned the plate on these guys and left nothing behind. I have made pecan pie muffins in the past, but for some reason this one tasted just a bit better. These yummy little bite size muffins will defiantly be making a presence on my holiday baking list.
Believe me when I tell you that you can't eat just one. My whole family cleaned the plate on these guys and left nothing behind. I have made pecan pie muffins in the past, but for some reason this one tasted just a bit better. These yummy little bite size muffins will defiantly be making a presence on my holiday baking list.
Pecan Pie Muffins
1 - cup light brown sugar
1/2 - cup all purpose flour
2 - eggs, beaten
2/3 - cup melted butter
1 - cup chopped pecans
1 - teaspoon vanilla extract
1 - teaspoon vanilla extract
additional pecan halves, optional
In a bowl, stir together all ingredients except pecan halves. Line a mini muffin tin with liners and spray the liners with non baking spray.
Fill each mini muffin tins 2/3 full with batter. Top each with a pecan half. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 2 1/2 dozen mini muffins.
Fill each mini muffin tins 2/3 full with batter. Top each with a pecan half. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 2 1/2 dozen mini muffins.
I also made these wonderful Parmesan Roasted Potatoes from page 73. These potatoes are so easy to toss together and they pair nicely with just about any cut of meat. Just toss all the ingredients in a large Ziploc bag, shake and then add to your buttered baking pan. You can leave the skin on or off so it is really up to you. This dish definitely fits right in to the casual and comforting category.
Place flour, cheese, salt and pepper in a large plastic ziploc bag.; Shake to mix well. Add potatoes and shake to coat all of the potatoes.
Pour butter into a 13 x 9 inch baking pan; tilting to coat the pan. Arrange potaotes in pan. Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for one hour. Sprinkle with parsley. Serves 4-6
Golden Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
1/4 - cup all purpose flour
1/4 - cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 - teaspoon salt
1/8 - teaspoon pepper
1/3 - cup butter, melted
1/3 - cup butter, melted
6 - potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
Garnish - fresh parsley, optional
Place flour, cheese, salt and pepper in a large plastic ziploc bag.; Shake to mix well. Add potatoes and shake to coat all of the potatoes.
Pour butter into a 13 x 9 inch baking pan; tilting to coat the pan. Arrange potaotes in pan. Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for one hour. Sprinkle with parsley. Serves 4-6
Here are a few of the recipes from each chapter. I have a few of the ones below on my own to try list.
This cookbook is for perfect for everyone. Whether you are a pro at cooking or just starting out this is a must have cookbook. To be quite honest I think any and all of the Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks are a must have to your cookbook collection. I own several of these cookbooks and proudly display all of them in my own kitchen. If you have never gotten your hands on a Gooseberry Patch cook than you truly are missing out on something special.
Thank you Gooseberry Patch for sharing yet another awesome cookbook from the 101 cookbook series.
I enjoyed all the recipes that I reviewed so much that I wanted to share them with all of you. To get a printable copy of all three of the review recipes just click on the link below.
- Easy French Dip Sandwiches (cant wait to try)
- Nacho Chicken Dip
- Sandwich on a Stick
- Sangria Punch
- Roasted Chicken & Apples
- Fancy Crescent Chicken
- Open Faced Lone Star Burgers
- Cajun Oven Fries
- Meatloaf Mexican
- Peachy Keen Sweet Potatoes (cant wait to try)
- Cornbread Chicken Pot Pie (a must try)
- Bread Bowl Beef Stew
- Strawberry Bread
- Frosted Cherry Drops (a must try)
- Marble Cheesecake
- Monster Bars
This cookbook is for perfect for everyone. Whether you are a pro at cooking or just starting out this is a must have cookbook. To be quite honest I think any and all of the Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks are a must have to your cookbook collection. I own several of these cookbooks and proudly display all of them in my own kitchen. If you have never gotten your hands on a Gooseberry Patch cook than you truly are missing out on something special.
Thank you Gooseberry Patch for sharing yet another awesome cookbook from the 101 cookbook series.
I enjoyed all the recipes that I reviewed so much that I wanted to share them with all of you. To get a printable copy of all three of the review recipes just click on the link below.

How To Enter The Giveaway:
Just leave a comment on this post answering this question. When you think of Hearty Meals what dish comes to mind? (mandatory entry) For me it's my Chicken Spaghetti recipe. It's hearty, delicious and a stick to your ribs kind of meal.
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Just leave a comment on this post answering this question. When you think of Hearty Meals what dish comes to mind? (mandatory entry) For me it's my Chicken Spaghetti recipe. It's hearty, delicious and a stick to your ribs kind of meal.
Additional Entries:
You can do any or all of the following for extra entries. Please leave a separate comment for each one.
1. Become a Fan of Gooseberry Patch on Face book. When you have done that, return to this post and leave a separate comment letting me know that you are a fan.
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Last day to enter this giveaway will be at Midnight on September 3, 2011 (CST). I will pick a random winner using random.org and announce the winner on this blog, face book and twitter. Good Luck everyone. Contest open to U.S & Canadian Residents only due to shipping charges.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
Disclosure: Gooseberry Patch provided me with a copy of "101 Hearty Recipes" for the purpose of this review. They also provided me with an additional copy to use in a reader giveaway. With that being said the opinions & comments stated above are entirely my own. I would like to thank Gooseberry Patch for choosing Mommy's Kitchen as a "Early Bird Reviewer" and for sponsoring this giveaway.
483 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 483 of 483A good hearty meal would be Ham and Scalloped Potatoes and Scalloped Corn - homemade rolls or cornbread wouldn't hurt, either!
Chicken wild rice cream soup is my idea of a hearty meal, my creation done in a slow cooker.
Chicken wild rice cream soup is what i have in mind as a hearty meal, one of my own creations done in a slow cooker.
a good hearty soup
patti
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Chicken pot pie comes to mind as a good hardy meal especially on a cold night.
Meatloaf with mashed potatoes
smoothnita@aol.com
A hearty meal to me is a slow cooker pot raost with lots of veggies and gravy followed by a fruit pie! Oh, no! I'm starved!!!!!!!
jeanesilvr@aol.com
Shepherd's Pie.. is wonderful on a cold night!
Jeanine
I have just posted a notice on FB about this Hearty Recipes giveaway!! jeanesilvr@aol.com
I think of beef stew and cornbread.
Donalee
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Became a new fan of Mommy's Kitchen on FB
When I think of hearty food I think of my favorite Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes.
I am a fan of Gooseberries Patch on facebook.
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I am a new fan of Mommy's Kitchen on facebook.
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I'm one of the unfortunates who cannot post here - no matter what I try (with my AOL or google accounts). My email is carolinejosh@aol.com Not sure if this qualifies for an entry but I'm fairly adept with tech issues and am unable to solve this one.
Oh - and I became a fan of your site on FB and posted the information from GP about the giveaway on my FB page, too. :)
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i have found so many wonderful sites through gooseberry patch and yours blows my mind!! so excited to have found you and of course i "liked" your facebook page! gooseberry patch and all the wonderful sites they've lead me to are my main reasons for even getting on fb anymore!! my favorite heatry meal is my meatloaf with mashed potatoes and brown gravy, and my oh so gooey mac and cheese!!
I follow you on FB.
When I think of hearty meals, the first thing that comes to mind is Beef and Noodles (homemade ones, of course).
I love hearty meal especially in the fall, stews, soups, breads, roasts...Yummy! Tired of the hear waiting to be able to really cook again in the fall and winter time!
paulajean1961@yahoo.com
Homemade Chicken and Dumplings...comfort food at its best...hearty and rib sticking!
I am a fan of Gooseberry Patch on Facebook
Hearty meals to me are roast 'n potatoes 'n veggies, or a nice thick beef stew...
I am a member of GP 'Circle of Friends'
I am now following through Google Connect
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Chili and cornbread or chicken pot pie with biscuits! Yum!
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I'm a GP FB fan.
I'm in the GP Circle of Friends.
When I think about hearty meals I think about pot roast.....and also bean soup.
I am now a fan of Gooseberry Patch on fb-Karen -onebarneyfife@comcast.net
I love a good steaming pot of beef stew with potatoes and carrots cooked along with the meat. oooo the gravy dipped up with bread...sooo good
I have joined the Gooseberrry Patch circle of friends-Karen onebarneyfife@comcast.net
a hearty meal to me is a slow cooked beef roast with potatoes, carrots, green beans, gravy and rolls along with a peach pie-Karen onebarneyfife@comcast.net
When I think of a hearty meal I think of beef stew!! Not the runny kind like nowadays (reminds me of soup!! ). The thick, stick to your ribs kind, old fashion!! Yummy!!!
I think of beef stew and biscuits when I think of hearty meals
barb babergbower@gmail.com
I did my manditory entry and joined "Gooseberry Patch" on face book!!
I joined "Gooseberry Patch" circle of friends!!!! Love their books!!!
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:) :) :)
Hearty means chicken fried steak, smashed potatoes & gravy & green beans.
you can't go wrong with starch!!!
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Hearty meal for me is fried chicken, mashed potatoes, cream gravy, corn on the cob, and apple pie for dessert.
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a hearty meal to me is chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes, rolls, salad and coconut cream pie for dessert-Karen onebarneyfife@comcast.net
Hearty for me would be defined as some kind of meat, baked potato and a vegetable. Of course, all of that would be followed by a yummy dessert!
Tina, I shared your giveaway on my Facebook page:
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Hearty to me is Hopple Popple. My mom made this for us.
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When I think of Hearty Meals, I think of Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy, mashed taters and Ho bread!! YUMMMM Lisa--lmnega@sbcglobal.net
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I am a fan of GB patch on FB
Lisa lmnega@sbcglobal.net
Mentioned your site and posted link to your giveaway on my FB page!
Lisa lmnega@sbcglobal.net
I am a fan on facebook.
became a fan on FB!
Google Follower
I am a new fan to Mommy's Kitchen on Facebook =)
I'm a new follower to Mommy's Kitchen on GFC =)
I recommended this blog to my friends. This book looks amazing!! Those pecan pie muffins sound just decadent!! =)
I am a fan of Gooseberry Patch on Facebook.
I am also a Gooseberry Patch Circle of Friends member. =) I just LOVE their giveaways!! This looks like one of the best ones yet!! =) Thanks for this terrific opportunity!
Hearty meal
Irish stew...
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The meal that comes to mind is a beef stew cooking in my cast iron dutch oven served with homemade corn bread. Mmmm!
Marnie @ clarkdsr@aol.com
When I think hearty I think Cheddar Chowder Soup!
Tina
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New Fan of Mommy's Kitchen on FB!
Tina
New Follower of Mommy's Kitchen!
Thanks!
Tina
I Tweeted about your giveaway
I think of beef n' noodles over mashed potatoes
Patricia Mann
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When I think of a hearty meal, I think of salisbury steak and mashed potatoes smothered in gravy, a veggie and bread and butter or biscuits. Very filling!
When I think of a hearty meal, I think of salisbury steak and mashed potatoes smothered with gravy, a veggie and bread and butter or biscuits. Very filling!
"Hearty Meals" makes me think of Tater Tot Casserole, Beef Stew, Chili or Meatloaf.
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Already "Like" Gooseberry Patch on Facebook!
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Already belong to" Circle of Friends".
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Already. "Like" Mommy's Kitchen on Facebook.
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My favorite hearty meal is Beef Stew and Yeast rolls.
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hearty would be Texas barbecue!
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