Gooseberry Patch: Appetizers

Your Favorite Recipes, Just for Mom!

This Sunday is Mother's Day and whether you're the guest of honor or lucky enough to spend it with your own mom, the occasion calls for some of Mom's favorites. We love any occasion to get together with family & friends, but Mother's Day adds a certain sweetness to any gathering...what's on YOUR menu for Sunday?

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What are your favorite recipes to make JUST FOR MOM?
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This recipe appears in our cookbook, Coming Home with Gooseberry Patch, and makes a delicious addition to brunch, lunch or dinner -- no matter what time of year you're celebrating!

Chicken & Cheddar Purses

1-1/4 c. cooked chicken, diced
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
3 T. mayonnaise
1/4 c. celery, thinly sliced
1/4 c. green onion, sliced
1 T. pimento, chopped
1/2 t. garlic salt
1/8 t. pepper
17.3-oz. pkg. frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg
1 T. water

Mix together all ingredients except pastry, egg and water; set aside. Unfold thawed pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet into a 12”x12” square. Cut six, 6”x6” squares, reserving remaining pastry for another use. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto center of each square. Bring 4 corners of pastry to center; twist slightly and press edges to seal, forming a bundle shape. Arrange bundles on an ungreased baking sheet. Whisk together egg and water; brush over bundles. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 25 minutes, until golden. Makes 6 servings.

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Step-by-Step: Creamy BLT Dip

Crispy bacon and ripe tomatoes are all mixed up
in this creamy dip...even with no lettuce, you'll swear it tastes
just like a classic BLT sandwich!

Thanks to Barbara Thurman of Carlyle, Illinois for sharing this simple
and satisfying recipe with us.

You'll find it in our cookbook, 101 Homestyle Favorites.

Here's what you'll need to get started...

1 lb. bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. sour cream
2 tomatoes, chopped
Optional: chopped fresh chives

First, cook up your bacon until crisp.

Crumble or chop it in bite-sized pieces.

Next, blend together the bacon, mayonnaise and sour cream.

We like to save a little bit of the bacon to sprinkle on top before serving.

Once blended, chill the mixture for about an hour.

Stir in tomatoes just before serving, again saving a few to put on top.

Lastly, sprinkle with the reserved bacon and some chopped, fresh chives, if you like.

That's it...couldn't be simpler, right?

The flavors of bacon and tomato really sing with the uncomplicated creamy background taste...and it really does taste just like a BLT!

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Golden Fortune Egg Rolls

1 lb. ground sausage, browned and drained
2 16-oz. pkgs. coleslaw mix
3 T. fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 T. garlic, finely chopped
1 t. salt
1 T. pepper
18 to 20 egg roll wrappers
oil for deep frying
Garnish: spicy mustard, sweet-and-sour sauce

Combine browned sausage, coleslaw mix, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Place in a colander and let drain for 15 minutes. Assemble egg rolls according to package directions, using 1/3 cup sausage mixture for each; set aside. Heat 3 inches oil to 375 degrees in a wok, Dutch oven or deep fryer. Fry egg rolls 3 to 4 at a time until golden, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauces for dipping. Makes 18 to 20 servings.

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Yummy Chicken Quesadillas

2 yellow onions, sliced
4 T. olive oil, divided
8 to 12 6-inch corn tortillas
16-oz. pkg. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3-lb. deli roast chicken, shredded or cubed
Optional: guacamole, salsa

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onions in 2 tablespoons oil until golden and caramelized. Add a drizzle of remaining oil to a separate skillet; cook a tortilla for 15 seconds on each side. Spoon onions, cheese and chicken onto half of tortilla; fold over and cook for about one minute, until light golden and crisp, or just until cheese melts for a soft quesadilla. Repeat with remaining ingredients; garnish as desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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Get Ready for March Madness with our Guest Blogger!

Today, our Gooseberry Patch Guest Blogger series continues with a game-day recipe you'll love!

Lana from Walking the Off-Beaten Path is sharing a tailgating classic that's sure to put you in the mood to cheer on your favorite teams during March Madness!

Take it away, Lana!

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It’s that time of year: time for everyone to “Get ready to RUMBLE!” Indiana is a prime place to gather and celebrate basketball games and we bleed Gold and Black in this house. Go Purdue!

This is probably why I fell in love with Gooseberry Patch’s little recipe book, Our Favorite Game-Day. It is filled with easy and very popular recipes to make anyone’s game-day get-together a winner.

The big hit at all our family holiday parties, and a recipe I will make many, many more times by request is the 7-Layer Mexican Dip. WOW!

It can make a little or a lot, but there is rarely any left in the pan after you set it on the counter. After gathering the ingredients, it is a breeze to put together.

Here's what you'll need...

Ok, beans go on the bottom, and to fill this 9 X 13 dish, I increased my portions, about doubling most.

Next mix up the sour cream with your taco seasoning mix, and spread that over the bean layer.

Now it's time to prepare the most labor-intensive part of the dip, peeling the avocados! No matter how many times I have wished for it, the Good Lord still believes I can make do with only two arms and hands, so I do not have a picture of me peeling these guys, but the end result is represented.

Add lemon juice and garlic and then mash it all together with a fork. Spread over the last layer.

(Yes, you can save time and buy the guacamole, but this is a much healthier and tastier way to serve your avocados!)

I seem to have reversed a step here according to directions, but you can have some creative license with the layering as long as everything ends up in the dish. I sprinkled olives on top of the avocado mix...

Then added the cheese, diced tomatoes, onions and green chilies. Since this batch was going to a Christmas family gathering, I wanted to accent the red and green. Gotta be festive during the holidays!

And here is our finished product all ready for the first chip!

With March Madness starting soon, there will be many more opportunities to gather and watch basketball and make this wonderful, crowd pleasing dip...you'll love it.

My mother-in-law took it to card club and had rave reviews, and you know those card club people know what good food is! Here's the recipe I started with but, remember, I also started with a 9 x 13 pan.

Enjoy!

Thanks so much for stopping by today to share this recipe, Lana!

Join us back here in a few weeks for another guest post, and if YOU would like to contribute, just drop us a note. We'd love to hear about a Gooseberry Patch recipe that you love or that you've tailored especially for your family.

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Rounding Up Recipes for the Big Game!

With the big game coming up this Sunday, our minds turned to appetizers, dips, meatballs and buffalo-anything...how about you? Whether you're a fan of the game or just love spending time with family & friends (and the commercials!), game-day snacks can't be beat!

So, tell us...

What are your favorite GAME-DAY recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

This recipe is a classic for game-day get-togethers and
it's found in our cookbook, Our Favorite Cheese Recipes!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

3 boneless, skinless chicken
    breasts, cooked and diced
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese,
    softened
15-oz. jar blue cheese
    salad dressing
12-oz. bottle hot pepper
    sauce
12-oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar
    cheese
celery sticks, tortilla chips

Combine chicken, cream cheese, salad dressing and hot sauce; spread in a lightly greased 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve with celery sticks and tortilla chips. Makes about 9 cups

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Party-Perfect Appetizers!

Whether you watch the ball drop at home (like us!) or head out to ring in the new year at a party with friends, everyone loves a little finger food. We love to make a meal of appetizers any time of year, but there's something about snacking on New Year's Eve that inspires us to make something special.

So tell us...

What are your favorite
NEW YEAR'S EVE APPETIZER recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

This recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Easy Entertaining Recipes, and
is a fun twist on an old favorite!

Italian Egg Rolls
These extra-special appetizers were shared by Carolyn Scilanbro from Hampton, Virginia. She writes, "Everyone loves egg rolls! These are stuffed with sausage and spinach for an unexpected twist...yummy!"

1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green pepper,
    chopped
2 t. oil
1 lb. ground sweet or hot
    Italian pork sausage
2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen spinach,
    thawed and drained
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 t. garlic powder
14-oz. pkg. egg roll wrappers
olive oil for deep frying
Garnish: pizza sauce, warmed

In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and green pepper in oil. Remove to a medium bowl and set aside. Brown sausage in skillet; drain and combine with onion mixture. Add spinach, cheeses and garlic powder; mix well. Top each egg roll wrapper with 3 tablespoons of mixture; roll up, following directions on egg roll package. Heat 3 to 4 inches oil in a deep fryer. Add egg rolls a few at a time, frying until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping. Makes 8

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Menu of the Week: Christmas in the Country

Coming home...it's at the heart of Christmas. Twinkling lights, candles in the windows, hot cocoa by the fire, warm cookies in the oven, laughter, love and sweet times shared with family & friends.

These are what we're most looking forward to tomorrow...we hope our Menu of the Week from Christmas in the Country adds to your holiday festivities and wintertime family table!

As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more? Visit our Recipe Collection and find lots more from Christmas in the Country here!

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Jumbo Quiche Muffins
Shared by Debra Alf from Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Mom's Party Rye Spread
Shared by Jan Purnell from Littleston, Pennsylvania

Christmas Eve Soup
Shared by Jessica Heimbaugh from Gilbert, Iowa

Fruity Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Shared by Becca Brasfield from Burns, Tennessee

Honeyed Raspberry Pork Chops
Shared by Elaine Slabinski from Monroe Township, New Jersey

Reindeer Food
Shared by Stephanie Kemp from Millersburg, Ohio

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Keeping Christmas Quick & Easy!

If you're like us, once the calendar reads December, it's off to the races to plan all the festivities of Christmas!

From a quick snack while wrapping gifts to an easy holiday dinner with family, we always want to make time to share the fun & food of the season. That's what Quick & Easy Christmas is all about!

This week's Menu of the Week features recipes that come together in a flash, but are special enough to be part of this most merry celebration.

With chapters covering everything from open house appetizers and sweets to share to breakfast on Christmas morning and dinner with the whole family, Quick & Easy Christmas is one you'll turn to when time is short and there's fun to be had!

This week, you'll get a half-dozen sample recipes from this bestseller and, as always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more? Visit our Recipe Collection and find lots more from Quick & Easy Christmas there!

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Secret Trail Cheese Ball
Shared by Becca Jones from Jackson, Tennessee

Chicky Popovers
Shared by Deanna Lyons from Roswell, Georgia

Buffalo Chicken Soup
Shared by Anna McMaster from Portland, Oregon

Tangy Ham Steaks
Shared by Stephanie Mayer from Portsmouth, Virginia

Mr. Dillon's Prime Rib
Shared by Terry Dillon from Parma, Ohio

Shelle's Millionaire Pie
Shared by Michelle Caldwell from Totz, Kentucky

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Menu of the Week: 101 Christmas Recipes

This week's Menu of the Week comes from our photography book, 101 Christmas Recipes and it's sure to put you in the holiday spirit!

This cookbook includes chapters that will give you ideas for holiday open houses, recipes for sweets to share with family & friends, plus two more chapters that will inspire you on Christmas Day and on those snowy days when you just want to snuggle under a blanket.

101 Christmas Recipes has the whole season covered and this week, you'll get a sample from each section, plus a few more! As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more? Visit our Recipe Collection and find lots more from 101 Christmas Recipes there!

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Garlic-Romano Dipping Sauce
Shared by Denise Mainville from Huber Heights, Ohio

Ham & Swiss Cheese Rolls
Shared by Janet Stewart from Owensboro, Kentucky

Herbed Corn Bake
Shared by Nikole Morningstar from Norfolk, Virginia

Mexican Albondigas Soup
Shared by Sherry Sheehan from Phoenix, Arizona

Graham Pralines
Shared by Sandi Boothman from Camden, Michigan

Malted Hot Cocoa
Shared by JoAnna Brown from Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Holiday Stuffed Mushrooms
This simple and savory appetizer was shared with us by Jennifer Apthorpe from Panama, New York.

1 lb. bacon, crisply cooked
and crumbled
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese,
softened
1 T. dried, minced onion
2 t. Worcestershire sauce
1 lb. mushrooms, stems removed

With an electric mixer set to medium-high speed, thoroughly combine cream cheese, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in bacon; fill mushroom caps with mixture. Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, or until tops of mushrooms are golden. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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You're Invited to Our Christmas Table!

The Christmas season is brimming with festive reasons to gather with family & friends…holiday open houses, cookie swaps, caroling parties, trimming the tree and of course the traditional Christmas dinner.

Our newest holiday title, The Christmas Table, celebrates the joys of the holidays with recipes perfect for all these heartwarming occasions. This week, we're sharing a sampling of recipes from this cookbook...don't miss your November edition of Feather Your Nest (coming Wednesday!) for a chance to win too!

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Mushroom Poppers
From Julianne Saifullah of Lexington, Kentucky

Poppy Seed Cheese Bread
From Francie Stutzman of Clinton, Ohio

Lasagna Rolls
From Laura Hack of Sugar Creek, Wyoming

Len's Poached Ham
From Len Walker of Ontario, Canada

Marilyn's Slow-Cooked Chicken & Noodles
From Marilyn Stonecipher of Bloomington, Indiana

Coconut-Cranberry Bars
From Jeannie Wolf of Findlay, Ohio

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Enjoy Autumn in the Country!

Ever want to retreat to a little cabin in the woods, watch the leaves fall and just get away from it all? Quiet days like this were the inspiration for our cookbook, Autumn in the Country.

We're nearing the end of October and before we know it, the holiday whirlwind will begin, if it hasn't already! In this week's Menu of the Week, we're sharing recipes that we hope capture that feeling of slowing down to enjoy every moment, whether it's a hearty bowl of soup, a still-warm slice of homemade cake or a heartfelt chat with a friend.

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Old-Timey Drop Doughnuts
from Sharon Crider from Junction City, Kansas

Tangy Cranberry Meatballs
from Luanne Cook from Dallas, Texas

White Minestrone
from Susanne Grace from Franklinville, New Jersey

Rosemary Chicken & Tomatoes
from Vickie

Apricot-Glazed Baked Ham
from Debbie Donaldson from Florala, Alabama

Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake
from Glenna Tooman from Boise, Idaho

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It's a Halloween Party!

With Halloween just a week away, this week's Recipe Round-Up
is going to be a little different...not just recipes, but crafts,
costumes, decorating ideas and anything else that'll get us
inspired for the spooky celebration coming up on the 31st!

So, c'mon in...

Share YOUR best Halloween recipes, crafts, costumes, ideas and more in this week's Recipe Round-Up!

Here's a recipe that's always a hit at costume parties and to munch on while you're greeting little ghosts and goblins for trick-or-treat night. It appears in our cookbook, Autumn with Family & Friends!

Crunchy Cashew Mix
Denise Faust from LaFontaine, Indiana shared this recipe with us...it's perfect for any get-together!

9 c. crispy corn or rice
cereal squares
9-oz. can cashews
2 c. sweetened, flaked
coconut
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. corn syrup
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. baking soda

Combine cereal, cashews and coconut in a large heat-proof bowl; set aside. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add corn syrup and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over cereal mixture; stir well to coat. Pour mixture out onto a greased 15"x10" jelly-roll pan. Bake at 250 degrees for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 25 servings.

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Menu of the Week: Autumn with Family & Friends

Whether you're spending your weekends cheering on the hometeam, getting ready to gather with friends for neighborhood trick-or-treat or just enjoying a quiet autumn evening at home with your family, this week's Menu of the Week delivers just the recipes you'll need!

Autumn with Family & Friends covers every meal from breakfast, lunch & dinner to special occassions like parties and even Thanksgiving! With a chapter of warm fall memories to really get you in the mood to celebrate, this cookbook is sure to come in handy this time of year and all year 'round!

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Maple Cream Coffee Treat
Shared by Tonya Lewis from Scottsburg, Indiana

Too Good To Stop Spread
Shared by Denise Reich from Acampo, California

Slow-Cooker Steak Chili
Shared by Mignonne Gardner from Pleasant Grove, Utah

Homemade Turkey Pot Pie
Shared by Sarah Sullivan from Andrews, North Carolina

Granny's Apple Dressing
Shared by Geneva Rogers from Gillette, Wyoming

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Shared by Vickie

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6 Recipes from 101 Autumn Recipes with Photos!

Our latest Menu of the Week comes from one of most popular fall cookbooks, 101 Autumn Recipes. Whether it's the full-color photos or the collection and variety of recipes inside, it's been a bestseller since it was first released a few years back.

We've gathered a sampling from the book below that covers all 4 chapters in 101 Autumn Recipes. The recipes are bound to come in handy, whether you're entertaining friends, enjoying dinner with family or want a sweet treat to start or end the day on a cheery note.

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My Mom's Muffin Doughnuts

Cheese Pops

BBQ Turkey Sandwiches

Cran-Orange Pork Medallions

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Harvest Apple Cheesecake

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Make it a Homemade Harvest This Year!

There’s so much to look forward to when fall arrives! Whether you’re spending the bright days among the changing leaves or enjoying crisp evenings around a crackling fire, our latest Menu of the Week features a bounty of recipes to share with those near and dear to you!

Selected from Homemade Harvest, each captures the taste of autumn. You'll find party-perfect recipes, hearty main dishes your family will love and a few desserts for a sweet ending to any meal.

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Autumn Apple-Cheddar Chicken

Italian-Style Pot Roast

Candied Pecan Carrots

Monster Munch

Warm Fall Lemon Cake

Raspberry Crumb Cookie Bars

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Keep it Quick & Easy this Season!

Leaf peeping walks, hometown football games, trips to the pumpkin patch and even spooky trick-or-treat nights...who has time to cook at this time of year?

We know that autumn schedules fill up quickly with all sorts of fall fun and that's why we created our cookbook, Quick & Easy Autumn!

This week's Menu of the Week promises six dishes that capture all the flavors of the season...each is ready in under 30 minutes, or begins with just 8 ingredients or less!

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Spiced Harvest Pancakes

Great Pumpkin Dip

Skillet Chicken & Mushrooms

Chile Verde Soup

Parmesan Biscuit Bread

Harvest Pear Crisp

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6 Recipes for YOUR Harvest Table!

As the weather cools down, we can't help but look forward to all the fall celebrations and, of course, the time-tested recipes that go along with them. Our newest cookbook, The Harvest Table, features plenty of recipes to inspire you during this season, and all year long!

This week's Menu of the Week features a sampling of recipes for you to try from this cookbook. Whether it's a tailgate party rooting on your favorite team, a homecoming gathering with friends or Thanksgiving dinner with the whole family, you're sure to find an occasion to enjoy them!

As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more? Visit our Recipe Collection and find plenty more to sample from The Harvest Table there!

Click the links below to view recipes...click the book below
to learn even more about it or add it to your collection!

Brown Sugar Muffins

Pineapple Cheese Ball

Easy Stuffed Manicotti

Creamy Chicken & Broccoli

Family Favorite Mac & Cheese

Autumn Pumpkin Bars

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add it to your cookbook collection? Click below!

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Labor Day Inspiration!

Heading out to celebrate summer's last splash
with family & friends?

Maybe you have plans to spread a blanket out for a picnic in the park, or are expecting family & friends for a little backyard gathering. If you're lucky, the weather will cooperate you'll get one last dip in the pool. All of these sound perfect to us!

One thing we know for sure is that, however you celebrate the long weekend, you'll be enjoying some delicious food! On long summer weekends, the a memorable menu
is a must-have.

The recipes below are all gathered from different cookbooks in our Gooseberry Patch collection. You can get these and thousands more in our online Recipe Collection.

If YOU are looking for something tasty to share this weekend, take a peek at some of our summertime favorites below.

Robert's Corn Dip

Bestest Burger Ever

Grilled Fresh Veggie Combo

Skillet-Toasted Corn Salad

Strawberry-Watermelon Slush

Cherry-Filled Oatmeal Cookies

Rocky Road Pops

How are YOU celebrating this weekend?