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.
Teri Brian says
Cris, the power bars look great. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks! Teri
Teri Brian says
Chris, I visited Gooseberry Patch. 🙂 Teri
Teri Brian says
I love Gooseberry Patch, the cookbooks, calendars & the Girls! 🙂 Teri
Ashley says
I make someones day by baking them cookies! thanks!
Lana Wallpe says
Looks awesome!
Heidi Giacoletti Markhart says
Love Gooseberry Patch cookbooks! Havent found one yet that I couldnt cook from!
Jenny Martin says
I like to make someone’s day with a cup of Starbucks–I pay for the person in the drivethru behind me!
Jenny Martin says
I would like to see a post on coleslaw!
Jenny Martin says
I love Gooseberry–I like to get their catalogs–I always want to buy all the different kinds of mixing bowls they have!
Jenny Martin says
I pinned the Zippy Shredded pork on Pinterest!
Carla Kidwell says
Ii like to make people feel special and lsitening to them about their lives.
Carla Kidwell says
I would like to see more receipes like the ones you did in this post.
Carla Kidwell says
I pinned your broccli cheesy bake.
Shannon Bever says
I cannot wait to get the recipe for your Chicken and Penne. The picture looked delicious. I am waiting on my invite to Pinterest to be able to start pinning.
crisgoode says
Here is a link to that recipe: http://www.goodenessgracious.com/2012/03/chicken-asparagus-penne.html
Heather Galbraith says
I just listen. It always helps if someone has a bad day!
Heather Galbraith says
Not sure. I love the site as is!
Denise says
I can’t wait to make the chicken and penne! I’m pinning on Pinterest!
Bev Culp Epstein says
It all sounds wonderful
Loretta Shumpert says
avacado salad? I need that recipe
Danielle Glascock says
I like to make peoples day by surprising them by cooking them a dinner or offering just to help with some daily tasks its fun to help someone be less stressed and so they dont have to do it by themselves 🙂