Gooseberry Patch

Simple Back to School Suppers

Ready for the six o'clock scramble? Busy school days are on their way back (if they're not already here!), and that means weeknight meals that need to be fast, filling and family-friendly. If you're looking for a few new recipes to add to your rush-hour routine, you're in luck. Today's... Read more →

Do Right By the Bird

Whether it's barbecued, baked, grilled, shredded, stir fried or deep fried, chicken is one of our favorite things to cook. What's your favorite way to enjoy this mealtime mainstay? Chicken soup? Pot pie? A whole roasted bird? With so many options, it's hard to choose just one! So, tell us...... Read more →

30-Minute Meals to Save the Day

Need dinner in a dash? These speedy suppers come to the rescue! Summertime is all about less work and more fun, right? So, when you can get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less, that means you can get back out there for a few more pages of... Read more →

What Are Your Grilling Greats?

What are we doing inside on a beautiful day like today? Let's get out there, fire up that grill and enjoy the best of the summer season. We all have our favorite dishes to cook over the coals...chicken, ribs, steaks, even the humble hotdog. Plus, Fathers' Day is right around... Read more →

Best lunch ever?

Save a little for lunch Dinners that make the best leftovers Lunch inspiration can sometimes strike the night before...why not plan for the best lunch ever, while you're making dinner? Perfect for packing and easy to eat at your desk too, these leftover lunches are sure to help you through... Read more →

Who you calling chicken?

Is there anything more budget-friendly, more versatile, more loved than chicken? You can do almost anything with it...grill it, fry it, bake it or let it simmer in the slow cooker. The list goes on and on and on. From buttermilk fried chicken to spicy shredded chicken tacos, everyone has... Read more →

A Recipe Round-Up...Lightened Up!

It's resolution season! That means setting aside the cookies and cake and pulling up a big plate of tasty vegetables and whole grains... Well, let's not get too carried away. There's always room for cookies! Whether you're trying to stick to your eating-healthier plan or just want to mix up... Read more →

Rounding up your Soups, Chilis & Stews

When the leaves turn brilliant colors and there's a nip in the air, it can only mean one thing. It's soup weather! There's nothing like a bowl of warm and steamy soup or chili on a blustery fall day to warm you to your toes. We can't wait to put... Read more →

Step-by-Step: Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Serve these Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas with a side of black beans & rice and corn chips for a flavorful south-of-the-border feast! Thanks to Karen Campbell of Canton, Illinois, who shared this tasty slow-cooker recipe with us. You'll find it in our cookbook, Slow Cooking All Year 'Round. Here's what you'll... Read more →

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... Read more →

Rounding up Cinco de Mayo Favorites!

Cinco de Mayo is coming up this Sunday, but in our opinion, it's ALWAYS a good time for a Mexican fiesta! Share your favorite appetizer, dip, main dish or dessert inspired by south-of-the-border flavors...we'd love to hear about it. So tell us... What are your favorite CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA... Read more →

60+ Melt & Wrap Recipes for 99 CENTS!

Our Favorite Melts & Wraps Recipes -- 99 cents now thru 3/31/13 -- Get the digital eBook version of this popular eCookbook for less than a buck, now through this weekend! Just click the book above, select which eBook seller you'd like to purchase from and download! Don't have an... Read more →

Dinner in Under an Hour!

Soccer practice? Check. Errands run? Check. Car wash, dog groomer, pick up the kids? Check, check, check. But what about dinner? Uh-oh. We all have days when we're running this way and that, and before we know it, it's dinnertime. Somehow, we need to make something satisfying for the family... Read more →

Rounding Up Your Favorite Chicken Recipes!

Chicken is an essential ingredient in so many of our favorite recipes, from pot pies to soup, casseroles to grilled favorites. Versatile, economical and easy to prepare, it's no wonder we're always on the hunt for a new way to fix it! Whether you prefer the oven, skillet or slow... Read more →

Winner of our Chinet® Giveaway!

Remember when we asked for your favorite comfort food recipes? We have drawn a winner and her name is... Wendi Knowles of Pittsfield, Maine! She'll receive a prize package provided by Chinet® that includes one of each of these bakeware pieces, plus a fun apron. Congratulations, Wendy! We thought you... Read more →

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.... Read more →

Six Speedy Suppers to Save You Time!

When it comes to dinner, busy families are looking for tried & true recipes filled with homemade flavor, without the fuss. The cookbook featured in our latest Menu of the Week has recipes to fit the busiest schedules...Speedy Suppers is filled with recipes made in 30 minutes or less! A... Read more →

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... Read more →

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... Read more →

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... Read more →