Gooseberry Patch

A Bounty of Inspiration!

We're taking today off to prepare for tomorrow's festivities, but just in case you're looking for a little something new to try for Thanksgiving, check out our Recipe Round-Up from last week.

There are over 100 recipes shared by some of our
favorite bloggers from all over the web!

You can also visit our online Recipe Collection
of 4,000+ free printable recipes too!

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An Attitude of Gratitude!

Looking forward to gathering around the table with
family & friends? Inspire an attitude of gratitude
with this week's Friday Free Goodie!

 

Gooseberry Patch Gratitude Cards

 

Bonus!
Just in time for Thanksgiving, our printable recipe cards will
add a touch of whimsy to any of your family recipes.
(There's a Halloween card in there, but the other 2 are just right.)

 Print as many as you like...they make great gift tags for homemade treats too!

 

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Feel free to share with friends!

Thanksgiving is Coming Soon...

With the big feast just a little over a week away, what better time to share your tried & true Thanksgiving favorites? From starters to desserts and everything in between, we want to see what's on your family's table!

So, tell us...

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

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Today, we're sharing a recipe for Holiday Brined Turkey, from our cookbook, The Harvest Table. Below the recipe, take a peek at our video...the brine mix itself makes a thoughtful gift for this time of year too!

Holiday Brined Turkey
Thanks to Sharon Demers from Dolores, Colorado, who shared this recipe with us!

1 c. coarse sea salt
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 T. sweetened dried cranberries,
    finely chopped
1 T. orange zest
1 T. dried apples, chopped
2 t. peppercorns
1/2 t. dried thyme
1/2 t. dried sage
1/2 t. dried rosemary
1/8 t. garlic powder
3 shakes red pepper flakes
1 gal. boiling water
18 to 20-lb. turkey, thawed
1 gal. cold water

To prepare Turkey Brine Mix, combine all ingredients, except boiling water, turkey and cold water.

To prepare brined turkey, add Mix to boiling water. Cool thoroughly; chill. Place turkey and brining liquid in a very large container. Add enough cold water to cover turkey. Keep refrigerated or on ice for 12 to 24 hours. Before roasting turkey, rinse well with cold water and pat dry. Roast as desired. Makes enough brine mix for an 18 to 20-pound turkey.

Click here for a printable version of this recipe!

 

Watch our video for the Turkey Brine Mix here:

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Today and Every Day...

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Spooky Wishes for YOU!

Looking for last-minute inspiration?
Visit our Halloween Recipe Round-Up for
over 150 easy recipes, ideas and more!

Frightfully Fun this Friday!

 

Want to add a spooky touch to your desktop? Here's a silly jack-o'-lantern to put you in the mood to celebrate!

Click above to view larger! 

 

To save it as your desktop wallpaper or background, just click on the image above and then, when the window pops up, right-click or control-click on that image and then save it...easy!

 You can also download it in a few different sizes from our website.

Click here to visit our download page!

 

If you're downloading from our website, you can follow these instructions to install Gooseberry Patch Desktop Wallpaper on your computer:

PC users: Click on the image size you want for your desktop and wait for the image to load. Right click on the image and select "Set as background." Now you can enjoy your new Gooseberry Patch wallpaper!

Mac users: Click on the image size you want for your desktop and wait for the image to load. Control Click on the image and select “Save Image” and save to your desktop or wherever you would like the file to be kept. From your System Preferences click on “Desktop & Screen Saver” and navigate to choose your wallpaper file. Now you can enjoy your new Gooseberry Patch wallpaper!

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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!

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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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Be sure to visit some new friends this week and VOTE for your favorites by clicking like under their entries...we'll feature the recipes with the most likes on Sunday!

Even if you don't have a blog to link below, tell us about YOUR recipe in the comments or, if you have a moment, share it with us on our website!

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Harvest Recipe Cards for YOU!

When you're sharing recipes with friends, it's always nice to have a pretty card on which to jot down the ingredients and instructions. That's where this week's Friday Free Goodie comes in!

Just in time for all your Harvest get-togethers and Thanksgiving, our printable recipe cards will add a touch of whimsy to any of your family recipes. Print as many as you like...they make great gift tags for homemade treats too!

Fall Recipe Cards from Gooseberry Patch

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Celebrate!

Looking for some recipes to share today?
Check out yesterday's post!

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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?

 

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Celebrate!

 

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Rounding Up 4th of July Favorites!

 

Next week, those of us in the United States will be celebrating our
country's birthday with fireworks, hometown picnics and plenty
of red, white and blue! 

In this week's Recipe Round-Up, we're asking for your recipes
that you'll be fixing to treat friends & family. They can be patriotic colors
or they can just be a dish Independence Day gatherings are never without.

So tell us...

What are YOUR favorite RED, WHITE & BLUE recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

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    Perfect for any summertime get-together, here's a pie they'll all love from our cookbook, Summer in the Country . For even more from this book, visit our Menu of the Week!

Summertime Strawberry Pie
This family favorite was shared with us by Christina Hubbell from Jackson, Missippippi...thanks, Christina!

1 qt. strawberries,
    hulled and divided
1 c. sugar
3 T. cornstarch
3-oz. pkg. cream cheese,
    softened
9-inch pie crust, baked
Garnish: whipped cream

Reserve half of the biggest strawberries, set aside. Put remaining strawberries, about 1-1/2 cups, in a blender. Process until smooth. If needed, add water to puréed berries to equal 2 cups; pour into a small saucepan. Add sugar and cornstarch; bring to a boil, stirring, for one minute. Remove from heat; cool. Spread cream cheese in bottom of pie crust; arrange reserved berries on top, pointed-end up. Pour cooled strawberry sauce over top. Refrigerate for 2 hours. To serve, top with whipped cream. Serves 6 to 8.

 

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(Next week, we're taking a week off from Recipe Round-Ups...come back
on Wednesday, July 11th to see what the next theme will be!)

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Wishing Dads Everywhere...

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What's Dad's Favorite Dish?

This Sunday, we'll celebrate Fathers' Day, so it seemed only fitting
to make this Recipe Round-Up all about Dad's favorite recipes,
whether sweet or savory and whether you're treating
your dad or your husband this weekend! 

So tell us...

Which of YOUR recipes are DAD'S FAVORITES?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

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    Here's one of our favorites from 101 Homestyle Favorites that everyone will enjoy!

Easy Cherry Cobbler
This recipe was shared with us by Melanie Klosterhoff of Fairbanks, Alaska. If they're available, use fresh-from-the-market cherries!

15-oz. can tart red cherries
1 c. all-purpose flour
1-1/4 c. sugar, divided
1 c. milk
2 t. baking powder
1/8 t. salt
1/2 c. butter, melted
Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

In a saucepan over medium heat, cook cherries with their juice until boiling; remove from heat. In a medium bowl, mix flour, one cup sugar, milk, baking powder and salt. Spread butter in a 2-quart casserole dish or in 4 to 6 one-cup ramekins; pour flour mixture over butter. Add cherries; do not stir. Sprinkle remaining sugar over top. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm, garnished as desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings

 

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Wishing You a Very...

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Rounding Up for this Weekend!

From hometown parades and backyard barbecues to picnics in the park complete with fireworks, Memorial Day weekend almost always includes time to celebrate with family & friends. We LOVE this kickoff to Summer and are keeping our fingers crossed for sunshine...maybe it'll even be warm enough for a trip through the sprinkler!

So tell us...

 

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

 

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Here's one of our favorites from Ready, Set, Eat!. ..visit our
Recipes Collection for lots more goodies from this cookbook.

Yummy Blue Cheese Burgers
Lynn Daniel of Portage, Michigan, shared this recipe with us...they're sure to be a hit this weekend!

2 lbs. ground beef
Cajun seasoning to taste
1 c. half-and-half
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 t. dried rosemary
1 t. dried basil
4-oz. container crumbled blue cheese
6 kaiser rolls, split, toasted and buttered
Optional: sliced mushrooms, sliced onion, butter

Form ground beef into 6 patties; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning to taste. Grill to desired doneness. Combine half-and-half, garlic and herbs in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; simmer until thickened and reduced by half. Add blue cheese; stir just until melted. Place burgers on rolls; spoon sauce over burgers. If desired, sauté mushrooms and onion in butter until tender; spoon onto burgers. Serves 6.

 

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Happy Mother's Day!

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Wishing You a Very...

 

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Top 5 Leftover Ham Recipes

Enjoying Easter Ham tomorrow?

Here are 5 yummy recipes that'll make
short work of any leftovers!

 

Ham & Swiss Cheese Rolls
Enjoy this recipe from 101 Christmas Recipes...Janet Stewart from Owensboro, Kentucky shared this recipe with us and it's one of our very favorites!

3/4 c. margarine
1-1/2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 t. dry mustard
1-1/2 t. poppy seed
2 t. dried, minced onion
2 12-ct. pkgs. Hawaiian rolls
1 lb. thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 lb. sliced Swiss cheese

Combine margarine, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, poppy seed and onion in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove from heat. Slice individual rolls in half. Make sandwiches using bread, ham and cheese. Place sandwiches on an ungreased 15"x10" jelly-roll pan. Spoon margarine mixture over sandwiches. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes 12 servings.

 

Cheesy Ham & Vegetable Bake
Jackie Flood from Geneseo, New York shared this recipe with us...you can find it in our cookbook, 101 Easy Everyday Recipes.

1-1/2 c. rotini pasta, uncooked
16-oz. pkg. frozen broccoli,
    carrots and cauliflower blend
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. milk
1-1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
    cheese, divided
1-1/2 c. cooked ham, chopped
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. croutons, crushed

Cook pasta according to package directions; add frozen vegetables to cooking water just to thaw. Drain; place mixture in a 2-quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Mix sour cream, milk, one cup cheese, ham, onion and garlic; stir into pasta mixture in dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with croutons and remaining cheese during last 5 minutes of baking. Serves 6. 

 

Macaroni & Cheese Chowder
Enjoy this recipe from 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches...it's from Jo Ann's kitchen.

14-oz. can chicken broth
1 c. water
1 c. elbow macaroni, uncooked
8-oz. pkg. pasteurized process
    cheese spread
1 c. cooked ham, diced
1 c. frozen corn
1 c. milk

Bring broth and water to boil over medium heat. Add macaroni and cook until tender, approximately 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer and stir until cheese is melted. Makes 4 servings. 

 

Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
This hearty recipe appears in 101 Homestyle Favorites and was shared by Lisa Quick from Clarksburg, Maryland.

2 T. onion, chopped
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 t. dry mustard
1 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
1-1/2 c. milk
2 c. shredded Cheddar
    cheese, divided
6 c. potatoes, peeled, cooked
    and sliced
1/2 lb. cooked ham, cubed

In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in butter; blend in flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened; mix in 1-1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat; add potatoes and toss to coat. Spoon into a greased 13"x9" baking pan; arrange ham and remaining cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Serves 6.

 

Giant Stuffed Sandwich
You can use your leftover ham in place of the deli ham in this recipe from 101 Easy Entertaining Recipes. Thanks to Helen Williams from Heath, Ohio, who shared it with us.

1/2 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1/2 c. boiling water
2 T. butter
16-oz. pkg. hot roll mix
3/4 c. very warm water
    (110 to 115 degrees)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. coarse mustard
9-oz. pkg. sliced deli honey ham
6-oz. pkg. sliced deli roast turkey
6-oz. pkg. sliced deli roast chicken
1 to 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
8 slices Cheddar cheese
Garnish: shredded lettuce

Combine oats, boiling water and butter in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Dissolve yeast from roll mix in warm water; add to oat mixture. Stir well; mix in eggs. Add flour from roll mix; blend well. Form into a 10-inch circle on a greased 12" pizza pan. Cover; let rise for 25 minutes, until double. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack; cut in half horizontally. Whisk together mayo and mustard; spread over cut sides. Assemble sandwich and cut into wedges. Serves 8 to 12.

 

 

 

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Gathering Up Easter Favorites!

Easter always meant a big family meal at Grandma's house. Her best dishes and lace tablecloth would set the table and there were always a few extra chairs pulled up for special guests. We loved getting together with aunts, uncles and cousins...maybe there'd even be an egg hunt in the backyard!

What were the recipes that were must-haves at Easter dinner for your family? For us, it was a sweet glazed ham, fluffy mashed potatoes and Grandma's Ambrosia salad. We'd love to hear about your traditions in the comments and have your recipes linked up below.

 So tell us...

What are YOUR favorite EASTER recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

 

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Here's one that reminds us of Grandma's...it's from our book, 101 Homestyle Favorites and was originally shared by Rachel Ripley of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Thanks, Rachel! 

Sweet Ambrosia Salad

 10-oz. can pineapple chunks,
    drained
14-1/2 oz. jar maraschino
    cherries, drained
11-oz. can mandarin oranges,
    drained
8-oz. container sour cream
10-1/2 oz. pkg. pastel mini
    marshmallows
1/2 c. sweetened flaked coconut

Combine fruit in a large bowl; stir in sour cream until coated. Fold in marshmallows and coconut; cover and chil overnight. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

 

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