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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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Come into our Harvest Kitchen!

A pot of country-style stew simmering on the stovetop, sips of warm cinnamon-spiced cider and the aroma of dinner roasting in the oven...it's all the things we love about this time of year.

Our cookbook, Harvest Kitchen, captures the best of the season and this week, we're sharing a half-dozen recipes to inspire you! One might even make it to your Thanksgiving table...why not add a little  something new this year?

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 Harvest Kitchen there!

 

Click links or photos below to view the recipes...enjoy!

Smokey White Bean Chili
Shared by Lorrie Smith from Drummonds, Tennessee

Old-Fashioned Turkey Pot Pie
Shared by Kelly Alderson from Erie, Pennsylvania

The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes
Shared by Verona Haught from Londonderry, New Hampshire

Sweet Potato Pie
Shared by Cheryl Baker from Springhill, Florida

California Turkey Club
Shared by Melanie Lowe from Dover, Delaware

Black Walnut Caramels
Shared by Denise Nyland from Panama City, Florida

 

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Winning Thanksgiving Recipes!

 

THANKSGIVING RECIPE ROUND-UP WINNERS!

In this week's Recipe Round-Up, we asked you to vote for your favorite links shared...here are the recipes that received the most Likes as of Friday afternoon.

Stuffins (stuffing in a muffin tin!)
from Inside BruCrew Life

 

 Pumpkin Lofthouse Sugar Tarts with Maple Buttercream
from Flour Me With Love

 

Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing
from Table for 7

 

Updated Green Bean Casserole
from Sunflower Supper Club

 

Cranberry & Pumpkin Scones
from Flour Me With Love

 

Roasted Pumpkin Spears
from Traditional Foods

 

Ambrosia Salad
from It's not just about the recipe...

 

Thanks to EVERYONE who linked up this week and all of you who voted with a click or a like. One of the reasons we love hosting is that it gives us a chance to discover NEW blogs and see what you're all cooking up!

Be sure to browse the blogs who joined in the fun. You're bound to find something yummy and then come visit us next Wednesday for another Recipe Round-Up...join in with a link to YOUR blog and you could be featured too.

 

If you missed the original post, here's a link and
if you'd like to pin the collection, feel free to share with the image below!

 

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If YOU shared a recipe in this week's Round-Up, 
we'd love for you to share it on our website too!  

We're always looking for winners and, if yours is selected,
you'll receive a FREE copy of the cookbook!

 

Click the button above and add "RRU" to the 
Special Code field...we'll keep an eye out for it when 
selecting recipes to publish in our upcoming cookbooks.

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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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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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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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A Savory Treat for Tomorrow!

Here's a recipe from Vickie & Jo Ann that's perfect
for using up any yummy leftovers tomorrow...
it's so easy and uses turkey, vegetables and stuffing
from your holiday meal.

Click below to watch the video and
keep reading to see how you can VOTE...

Right now you can help us WIN the video recipe contest at ifood.tv...click this link and then find the Main Dishes category.

See below, so you'll know what to look for...

First, click Main Dishes in the orange bar and then vote for
our soup video in the little box to the right...thanks in advance!

 

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Want to mix up a batch of this comforting soup for YOUR family?
The super-easy recipe is below.

Day-After-Thanksgiving Soup  

1 T. olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
2 qts. chicken stock
1-1/2 lb. cooked turkey, diced
2 T. fresh parsley, chopped
Optional: 1 c. frozen peas
4 to 6 c. prepared stuffing, warmed

Warm oil in a large stock pot over medium heat; add in carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add in bay leaf and stock; bring to a boil. Add turkey, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley and peas, if using. Remove bay leaf before serving. To serve, place a scoop of warmed stuffing into individual soup bowls. Ladle soup over stuffing in bowls. Serves 4 to 6.

 

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Main Course or Leftovers!

The big feast is tomorrow and for most of us, TURKEY is on the menu! What better way to exchange recipes for the main course than to host our weekly Recipe Round-Up?

Even if it's not your Thanksgiving recipe, ANY turkey recipe is welcome...we're bound to have leftovers and ground turkey is a great lower-fat substitution for ground beef too!

What's YOUR favorite TURKEY recipe? 
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

Here's a soup recipe to inspire you from Homemade Christmas,
our Cookbook of the Week!

Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
From Jo Ann's kitchen, this is her family's favorite way to enjoy leftover holiday turkey.

1 onion, chopped
4-oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 T. butter
3 c. water
2 c. chicken broth
6-oz. pkg. long-grain and wild rice, uncooked
2 c. cooked turkey, diced
1 c. whipping cream

In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion and mushrooms in butter, until onion is tender. Add water, broth and rice with seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until rice is tender. Add turkey and heat through; stir in cream. Serves 6.

 

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November's Here!

We may only be a few days into the new month,
but we can't wait for Thanksgiving!

This month's FREE desktop wallpaper is a collection
of all of our feast favorites.

 

  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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Fall's Favorite Ingredient...Pumpkin!

Yesterday, we asked our fans on Facebook which favorite fall ingredient
we should gather up today...the runaway winner was PUMPKIN!

Whether you make muffins, pie, a cream-filled roll or another treat,
we're rounding up your recipes today. So tell us...

What's YOUR favorite PUMPKIN recipe? 
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

Here's one to inspire you from Autumn with Family & Friends,
our Cookbook of the Week.

Pumpkin Custard Crunch
This recipe was originally shared by Donna Borton of Columbus, Ohio. She writes, "I have made this festive dessert for years. I love pumpkin and make a lot of oatmeal desserts, and just came up with the combination. Try it plain or top it with vanilla ice cream like my husband does!"

29-oz. can pumpkin
3 eggs, beaten
2 t. pumpkin pie spice
1 t. cinnamon
14-oz. can sweetened
    condensed milk
1 c. milk
2 t. vanilla extract

Mix pumpkin, eggs and spices well; stir in condensed milk, milk and vanilla. Pour into a greased 13"x9" baking pan; spoon Crunch Topping over pumpkin mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes, until a knife comes out clean. Watch carefully so that topping doesn’t burn. Serve warm. Makes 9 to 12 servings.

Crunch Topping:

3 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. cinnamon
1 c. walnuts or pecans, crushed
1 c. margarine, melted

Stir together oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nuts. Pour melted margarine over top; toss to mix.

 

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Enjoy a Taste of Autumn This Week!

Leaves are falling and each cool morning brings fresh color on the trees and on the sidewalk too. It's time to put on your favorite sweaters, make a pot of homemade soup and gather with family & friends.

This week's Cookbook of the Week is full of inspiring recipes and ideas to add a little fall spice to your home. We know you'll enjoy...

Taste of Autumn!

Let's take a look at all NINE chapters inside...

Click the Table of Contents above to see all the names up close. You'll also see that we've covered some of the best of the season, from that first trip to the orchard all the way to the big Thanksgiving feast.

Enjoy this recipe from the last chapter, To Grandmother's House We Go...it's a great dessert to share with friends & family at Thanksgiving or anytime of year.

Upside-Down Cranberry Crunch
Jennifer Cizek of Eagle River, Arkansas shared this family-favorite recipe. It's the perfect dessert for a happy ending to the day.

3 c. cranberries
1-3/4 c. sugar, divided
1/2 c. chopped pecans
2 eggs
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. all-purpose flour
Garnish: whipped cream or ice cream

Place cranberries in a greased 8"x8" baking pan. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar and pecans. In a mixing bowl, blend together eggs, butter, flour and remaining sugar until smooth. Spread over cranberry mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for one hour or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Run knife around edges of pan; immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Makes 8 servings.

You'll also find lots of clever, crafty  tips in Taste of Autumn...
here's a sample!

Fashion a letter wreath from bittersweet clusters…a large one for the front door or make tiny placecards. Use bailing wire to create letter shapes, then wire bittersweet berry clusters to the form using floral wire.

Give a mirror or picture frame a new look in minutes. Use hot glue to secure colorful preserved leaves - real or silk ones from the craft store - around the edges. It'll be ready to show off in a snap!

 

To create a fragrant pumpkin, use an apple corer to carve out round vents in a hollowed-out pumpkin. Rub pumpkin pie spices or cinnamon on the underside of the pumpkin’s lid, or push cloves into it. Set a lighted tea-light candle inside. This will give off a wonderful scent for about 6 hours!

 

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Over a Dozen Free Recipes!

We've been having so much fun being a part of Good Day Columbus on our local Fox28 TV station, but if you're not in the Central Ohio viewing area, you may have missed these segments and the yummy recipes that go along with them!

Click the links below each video for a sample recipe...or three!

 

Try this recipe for Broccoli Chicken Casserole!




 

Get the recipe for Mac & Cheese Nuggets here!

 

 

Find all three delectable dips here!

 

 

 

Recipes for three sweet treats are here!

 

Recipes for Turkey BBQ sandwiches (with homeade sauce!)
and Creamy Potato Soup too!

 

A must-have for any get-together!

 

Get a closer look at Monster Eyes here!

 

Make your own with this recipe!

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From Our Family to Yours...

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Attention Locals!

We'll be making another appearance on our local Fox 28 station's morning show, Good Day Columbus, tomorrow! If you're in the Central Ohio area, watch for us sometime after 8am. Even if you're not local, check their website tomorrow afternoon and you can watch the video there!

We'll be preparing a few easy Thanksgiving recipes including the one below...it's one of our favorites.

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Find this recipe in our cookbook, 101 Homestyle Favorites.

4 eggs, beaten
15-oz. can pumpkin
12-oz. can evaporated milk
1-1/2 c. sugar
2 t. pumpkin pie spice
1 t. salt
18-1/2 oz. pkg. yellow cake mix
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. butter, melted
Optional: whipped topping, chopped pecans,
                                                        cinnamon or nutmeg, cinnamon sticks

Combine eggs, pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, spice and salt. Mix well and pour into an ungreased 13"x9" baking pan. Sprinkle cake mix and nuts over top. Drizzle with butter; do not stir. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour, until a toothpick tests clean. Serve with whipped topping sprinkled with nuts and cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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Sweet Potatoes Two Ways

This time of year finds sweet potatoes on our table more than any other season and Thanksgiving dinner is no exception. Want to enjoy these fall favorites but skip the marshmallows? Try one of these yummy ways to serve 'em up!

Pecan-Topped Sweet Potato Bake

Originally shared by Mary Coglianese of Kailua, Hawaii, this recipe can be found in our book, Best-Ever Casseroles. When serving, try garnishing with a pecan half for a pretty presentation.

3. sweet potatoes,
    boiled, peeled
    and mashed
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 t. vanilla extract
1/3 c. milk

Combine all ingredients; mix until very smooth and spread in a lightly greased 11" x 7" baking pan. Sprinkle topping over potato mixture and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve hot. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Topping:

1/3 c. butter, melted
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. chopped pecans

Combine all ingredients in a bowl; mix well.

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Apple & Sweet Potato Bake

Shared by longtime contributor Kathy Grashoff of Fort Wayne, Indiana, this recipe appears in our book, Autumn in the Country. We like it because it combines all the best flavors of fall in one scrumptious dish.

4 c. apples, cored,
    peeled and sliced
4 c. sweet potatoes,
    peeled and sliced
2 t. onion, minced
3/4 c. apple juice
3/4 c. maple syrup
1/2 c. butter, melted
12 brown & served
    breakfast sausages

Layer apples, sweet potatoes and onion in a greased 2-quart casserole dish; set aside. Combine juice, syrup and butter; pour over layered mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Arrange sausages on top; bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until sausages are browned. Serves 6 to 8.

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Take a Tour this Friday!

 

We thought we'd share something a little different this Friday. Gotta keep you on your toes, right?

Join us as we take a tour of our previous Featured Friday bloggers. There's some really yummy-looking recipes, lovely decorations and crafty ideas out there...get your bookmarking finger ready!

 

 

 

First up...our buddy Cris at Goodeness Gracious! She's still cooking her way through our cookbook, Mom's Favorite recipes and she's up to 33 recipes now. You can find all the links on this page! Go, Cris, Go!

 

 

 

Linda of Prairie Flower Farm shared a link to a recipe for a Homemade Twix Bar...does that look yummy or what?

 

 

Michelle at Married/Single Parent whipped up these San Francisco Chops...click here for the recipe!

 

Check out Carmen's family-friendly Chocolatey Oat Bars over at Old House Kitchen...they sound easy and tasty too!

 

 

 

When Jodi posts about dinner at her house, we wish we lived closer to her neck of the woods...those purple potatoes are beautiful!

 

 

Cora of Heartfelt and Homemade shared her peachy recipe and it really sounds like a Piece of Heaven.

 

 

 

In the mood for something savory instead? Over at Scraps of Life, Susie is sharing her Cheesy Super Bowl Dip!

 

 

 

Renae cooked up one of our recipes recently...you'll love her go-to recipe for Delicious Drumsticks!

 

 

Getting ready for the Thanksgiving?
These posts are right up your alley...

Tina at Mommy's Kitchen recently shared an entire meal plan for Thanksgiving...we think the sweet potato casserole looks oh-so yummy.

 

 

 

 

Kristin over at Delightful Country Cookin' is sharing this week's craving...Thanksgiving dinner!

 

 

Kim of A Well-Seasoned Life is all about the season's most popular berries...get her recipe for Cranberry Salad here!

 

Nancy always has something good cooking and she & Kim are thinking alike! Get the recipe for her Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake...it really looks scrumptious!

 

Lots of folks are using pumpkin these days.
It's one of our favorite ingredient for fall too!

 

Gail of Faithfulness Farm shared her recipe for Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins...we can't wait to try these!

 

 

 

Julie's blog Circle Cliff Views features TWO great recipes right on the front page today, both using pumpkin...we want to try out these muffins!

 

Looking ahead to Christmas? You're in luck...

 

Not Quite June Cleaver is sharing a step-by-step recipe for her yummy-looking Christmas Cakes...don't call them anything else!

 

 

 

 

Leah at Beyer Beware is sharing a recipe and gift idea in one...check out her Texas Two-Step Soup in a Jar!

 

 

At her blog A Vintage Chic, Julie's sharing an amazing recipe called Gingerbread Cinnamon Buns. Wouldn't these be perfect for Christmas morning?

 

 

It's not all recipes though...

 

 

Tracy over at Bassett's Bull is giving us a peek at her Thanksgiving decorations!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At Home is Where the Heart Is, you'll see some of the things that make Kim smile...this vase is one of our favorites.

 

 

 

 

You'll find some beautiful Autumn photos at Farmhouse Country Style, including some from her local Country Living Fair!

 

 

 

Super-crafterJen is showing off her nephew's new quilt and some darling bags we'd love to try...visit Jen's Fun Little Things for the goodies.

 

 

 

Thanks for taking the tour with us today!
We hope you found something yummy and a little inspiration too.

See someone here you didn't recognize?
Click here to view all of our Featured Friday posts!

 

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Mom, Please Pass the Stuffing!

Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, Thanksgiving's favorite side dish is comfort food at its best! And who makes it better than Mom? With one week left before turkey day, we're sharing two of our favorite recipes that are mom-tested and approved!

Mom's Best Stuffing

Originally shared with us by Kimberly Pfleiderer of Galion, Ohio, this recipe appears in our new cookbook, Homemade Harvest. Karen's mom serves this homemade dish every Thanksgiving and Christmas. She says, "the house smells wonderful while it's baking!"

2 cubes chicken boullion
2 c. boiling water
2 loaves bread, torn
1 c. butter, melted
    and slightly cooled
4 eggs, beaten
2 onions, finely chopped
2-1/2 t. dried sage
2 stalks celery, finely chopped

Dissolve boullion cubes in water to make a broth; set aside. Place bread in a large bowl; pour butter and eggs over bread to moisten. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently. Add only enough broth to moisten bread to desired consistency. If stuffing a turkey, use 3/4 cup stuffing for each pound of turkey; loosely fill cavity and roast turkey as desired. To bake in a casserole dish, spoon stuffing mixture into a buttered 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake, covered, at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour. Serves 10 to 12.

 

Mom's Sausage Stuffing 

Laurie Michael of Colorado Springs, Colorado, shared this recipe for our Fall, Family & Friends cookbook. She says, "Being from the south, Mom made it with cornbread. I always get lots of compliments!" 

1/2 c. butter
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
5 c. cornbread, crumbled
3 c. day-old white bread, cubed
1/2 T. poultry seasoning
1/2 T. dried sage
1 t. salt
1 t. pepper
1 lb. ground pork sausage,
    browned and drained
2  14-1/2 oz. cans chicken broth
10-3/4 oz. can cram of chicken soup
4 to 5 eggs, beaten

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion; heat until tender and set aside. Mix together breads and seasonings in a large bowl. Add celery mixture, sausage, broth, soup, eggs and enough water to make mixture soupy; mix well. Spoon into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden and heated through. Serves 8 to 10.

 

Find two more of our favorite stuffing recipes here.
Who brings the best stuffing to YOUR Thanksgiving table?

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