Dear Reader-
I am really excited to share with you this next batch of recipes from the brand new 101 Hearty Recipes that Gooseberry Patch gave me to peruse and review as one of their Early Bird reviewers…
Yeah, it’s a tough job 😉 But somebody’s gotta do it…
You might recall that I asked your help in choosing from this delightful little book when trying to choose what to make.
Truth be told, I review A LOT of GP cookbooks, and ya know I don’t like to play favorites, but I have to tell you, this one had me torn on what to feature. I love the 101 series because of all of the pictures, and I gots to tell you that this particular one had LOTS of pictures that were a callin’ me and my homestyle kitchen’s name.
You guys–as always– came through for me! 125 of you voted and as a result you helped me pick four fantastic recipes that I whipped up this weekend along with two others that I just HAD to make… just sayin’
First up, in the Fun & Filling section you guys chose Nacho Chicken Dip or as we kid ’round here “Not Yo Chicken Dip”…
It is so good we want it all to ourselves. This yummy treat will be perfect for pitch-ins, get-togethers and parties. It is super quick to make and very yummy and filling.
Also from the Fun & Filling section, Miss Add and I couldn’t pass up these fun “Sandwich Pops” or Sandwich on a Stick as the cookbook likes to call them. They are so versatile for those picky eaters and can be customized with all kinds of fun seasonal flavors.
Now before we go any further my family would like to thank you for choosing Farmhouse Chicken Bake from Speedy & Satisfying.
This dish is AMAZING! We love it. You MUST try this recipe. (Coming this week)
Dude, Miss Add ate peas and so did her Daddy… just sayin’
Also from the Speedy & Satisfying section, Fancy Crescent Chicken is another Home Run. I am sooo going to wow some folks with this at some point. YUMMM-O!
In the Casual & Comforting section you guys voted for a mushroom lovers dream, White Lasagna. This yummy dish is chock full of delicious ‘shrooms.
And last, but CERTAINLY not least, this Raspberry Upside Down Cake from the Baked & Buttery section blows any version of pineapple upside down cake out of the water.
This cake’s bright flavors literally pop in your mouth… and it has almonds and almond extract in it and we all know how I LOVE those flavors 😉
Now that I have given you a sneak peek into what is in store for you later this week… I am so excited to offer you a chance to win this great cookbook BEFORE you can buy it in stores thanks to Gooseberry Patch!
*Contest is over
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2. Comment here and tell us one thing you’d love to see featured on GOODEness Gracious
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4. Subscribe to us via email (right sidebar)
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6. Check out Real Farmwives of America and follow through GFC
7. Go to RealFarmwives.com and tell me which farmwife (or friend) you’d love to hang out with
8. Follow @realfarmwives on Twitter
9. Go to GooseberryPatch.com and come back and tell us which book you’d just LOVE to own.
10. Comment on Gooseberry Patch’s Blog and tell them Cris sent you.
11. Follow @gooseberrypatch on Twitter
12. Tweet about this contest and include @crisgoode and @gooseberrypatch in your tweet
Note: We recently learned that Facebook rules prohibit contest entries to involve Facebook activity and we don’t want to go to Facebook jail, so we can’t have that as entries… so we came up with a few extra entries.
Now that doesn’t mean that we wouldn’t love for ya ‘all to stop over and say “hi” at the GOODEness Gracious Facebook Community, Gooseberry Patch Facebook Community and the Real Farmwives Facebook Community… just sayin’.
GOODe Luck!
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BethAnn says
I went over the Real Farmwives and realized that I already follow most of these gal’s blogs, thanks to you Cris! I would love to sit down with Leah or Jent and have an afternoon chat!
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Cris says
Beth Ann-
They are a great bunch of gals! Glad you found them.
Susan says
Love the looks of all the recipes….hungry just looking at them!!
Kattie D. says
I would love to see a post on quick and easy school lunches.
Kattie D. says
I’d want to hang out with Liz on Real Farmwives…..we share a diet dr. pepper love!
Kattie D. says
From gooseberry patch, I’d love to own Mom’s Very Best Recipes cookbook.
Kattie D. says
Commented on Gooseberry Patch Blog.
Wanda Gross Galloway says
commented on GBP
Wanda Gross Galloway says
I would love to wint GBP 101 Heaty Recipes 🙂
barb Bergbower says
Luve ur site follow u on Facebook. Would luv to win this cookbook!
Robyn says
Cris, I am enjoying your blog and am looking fwd to your up coming Summer Harvest and canning features.
Robyn says
I follow RFWOA via e-mail.
Robyn says
I follow RFOA via Facebook. I also have “liked” several individual Farm Wives.
Robyn says
Tell me which farmwife (or friend) you’d love to hang out with: To be honest I think this is an unfair question. After following this group of gals for the last few months I think it would be fun to spend time with all of you!
Brenda Peterson says
I follow GOODness Gracious through GFC
Brenda Peterson says
I follow @crisgoode on Twitter
Brenda Peterson says
I follow Real Farmwives of America through GFC.
Brenda Peterson says
It is hard to pick which one of the farmwives I would like to hang out with. They all would be fun to hang out with