There are days when you want something hot & hearty but don't have time to cook and then there are other days that you'd like to start something baking that you know will be worth the wait.
No matter whether you have time to spend in the kitchen or not, this week's Cookbook of the Week has a stick-to-your-ribs recipes that you'll love serving to your family...and don't count on leftovers either!
Brand new this season, we're excited to introduce you to...
Each of the four chapters inside is based on
a different theme...let's take a look.
Fun & Filling is packed with party food like crowd-pleasing appetizers, plus main dishes to feed a crowd...there are even some no-bake desserts that will be a hit!
In Speedy & Satisfying, you'll find mains, sides and salads that'll keep your family satisfied, but come together in a snap...30 minutes or less!
Casual & Comforting offers slowly-simmered dishes that are baked until bubbly and guaranteed to be worth the wait.
What makes a hearty meal even better? Dessert, of course...and that's what you'll find in Baked & Buttery! All your favorites from pies, cakes and cookies to a few other baked goods like homemade buttermilk biscuits.
Here's a Speedy & Satisfying recipe that we have enjoyed at many potlucks here at Gooseberry Patch...we think your family will love it too!
Farmhouse Chicken Bake
From Vickie's kitchen...the cheesy goodness is irresistible!
8-oz. pkg. elbow macaroni,
uncooked
4 green onions, sliced
2 T. butter, melted
and divided
2 T. all-purpose flour
1-1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. chicken broth
4 c. cooked chicken,
cubed
salt to taste
1/4 t. pepper
1/2 t. dried thyme
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. frozen peas, thawed
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 c. dry bread crumbs
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium-low heat, cook onions in one tablespoon melted butter for one minute. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and broth, cooking and stirring until slightly thickened. Stir in chicken, seasonings, cheese, peas and bacon. Mix in macaroni. Spoon into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Combine bread crumbs with remaining butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden. Serves 6.
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Early Bird Reviewers tried?
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SusieQTPies Scraps of Life
Delightful Country Cookin'
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