Oh Dear Reader-
Do I have a treat for you! My GOODe friends at Gooseberry Patch sent me their 10th Anniversary Edition of their classic Meals in Minutes and I was so darn excited because it was on my wish list!
And, it sooo did not disappoint!
Truth be told, since my recent re-commitment to losing this weight, I was a little bummed knowing I had this review coming up.
I so love a great recipe full of all the yummy flavors that Gooseberry Patch recipes are known for, but much to my delight, I found it very easy to find recipes to fit into my diet with the help of the recipe builder at LoseIt.com.
And the flavors were totally there as expected…
The Ham and Pineapple Kabobs were A-MAZING. (Recipe Coming Soon)
I am so going to make these on a regular basis…
I also found an delicious recipe for Chicken and Bowties that I converted to Chicken and Penne (recipe coming soon) so that I could use my Smart Taste pasta.
At 383 calories per serving, this yummy healthy helping is packed with asparagus and just the right amount of Parmesan to broil up with a nice cheesy crunch. Forget Lean Cusine… this is so going in my lunch.
Puddie is in love with the Strawberry Angel Bites (recipe coming soon) that he calls a light and airy version of strawberry shortcake. For sugar-free folks, this recipe can also be easily converted to a sugar free treat.
My favorite treat so far? It has to be the Peanut Butter Power Squares. These are like a homemade protein bars, filled with fiber and a touch of yummy sweetness via the honey and dried cherries hidden inside.
Needless to say I am hooked!
Our whole menu next week is planned from this book: Guacamole Salad, Quick and Easy Veggie Soup, Basil-Asparagus Penne, Summer Raspberry Chicken… YUM!
So, enough about me… how about we let one of you give this book a whirl… GP sent me a copy for one of you too!
Gooseberry Patch sent me two copies of this cookbook. One to review and one to giveaway. Amazon links are affiliate links as always.
Andrea Dorn says
I love to see more budget friendly recipes that include more veggies (to hid for the kids) and that are somewhat healthy.
Vikki Furlong says
Sounds like my kinda recipe book. Thanks for the give-away-win or lose its fun to play.
Vikki Furlong says
woulda pinned the ham kabobs but pineterest hasn’t worked for me all day.
rhondaree says
I love doing random acts of kindness….the unexpected baked goods, the unexpected pick-me-up note, soda/coffee, the unexpected hug, etc.
rhondaree says
My husband I have become recent empty nesters & the hubby doesn’t like leftovers. I’d love to see more quick, easy meals for 2. I love using the crockpot since I’m always short on time from the time I get home from work & the time I have to wake the hubby for work & dinner.
tnicholson says
Would love the Gooseberry Patch cookbook!
slrdowney says
I like baking desserts for people.
slrdowney says
I like to cook by using recipes without a lot of processed ingredients–mainly ingredients from my garden so would like to see recipes like that.
Diane Thomas says
I’ve got a drawing app on my Kindle that I can create little doodles and send them via email, or FaceBook… it’s fun to send a bright little “thinking of you” note for someone else! =)
Annie John May says
I LOVE TO COOK UP DIFFERENT RECIPES AND I LOVE YOUR COOK BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Ingrid Heseman Tallmadge says
I collect Gooseberry Cookbooks. I love the recipes and the stories behind them.
I would LOVE to add this cookbook to my large collection!!
Traci Winchell says
LOVE GP and have several of their cookbooks – this too is on my wishlist! Thanks for the reviews – looking forward to getting this cookbook!
Valerie Jackson says
My favorite way to make someone’s day: I love to write notes or give little treats to my family.
Valerie Jackson says
I love all your recipes! And I love the weight loss ideas you are sharing. I can’t think of anything else I’d like to see. 🙂
Amy Bradsher says
I love LoseIt.com! I’ll have to check out that feature.
Amy Bradsher says
These recipes sound great. I can’t wait to see the whole thing!
Amy Bradsher says
I love sharing goodies.
Amy Bradsher says
I would love for you to share how you got to be a GP reviewer.