Gooseberry Patch

Share Your Summer Salads!

Summertime is in full swing and our weekends (and weekdays) are full of trips to the pool, baseball games and cookouts with family & friends! As the days heat up, we love to cool down with a crispy salad full of veggies from the garden. They're perfect alongside your grilled... Read more →

What To Do With All That Zucchini & Squash?

Our gardens are starting to burst with the bounty of the season, and you know we're going to have bushels of squash and zucchini. We put it in stir frys, salads, soups...you name it! From zucchini bread to squash boats, there's about a billion ways to enjoy this easy-to-grow garden... 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 →

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 →

Share Your Summer Salads!

Grilling and outdoor get-together season is finally here! Next time you're invited to a cookout and wonder, "What am I going to make?", just think this one word: Salad! Whether it's potato salad, pasta salad, fruit salad or veggie salad, these spectacular sides are perfect for pairing with hot dogs,... Read more →

Counting Up Your Favorite Casseroles

Winter's certainly still here, but that doesn't stop us from dreaming of spring! The days are getting longer, but the evenings are quite chilly. That makes us want to bake some of our best comfort food. Warm and filling, there's nothing like a good casserole to perk you up and... Read more →

A Simple Skillet Supper with our Guest Blogger!

Today, our Gooseberry Patch Guest Blogger series continues...thanks for stopping by! Kim from A Well-Seasoned Life is sharing an easy skillet dinner, perfect for those nights when you're short on time. You'll find it in our cookbook, Simple Shortcut Recipes...take it away, Kim! * * * Hello! I’m Kim McCallie... Read more →

Recipe Round-Up: Noodles, Rice and Pasta!

Whether it's Grandma's spaghetti & meatballs, quick & easy chicken & noodles or your own take on Spanish rice, we're looking for your favorite recipes using any of these filling ingredients! So, tell us... What are your favorite NOODLE, PASTA OR RICE recipes? Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!... Read more →

Rounding Up Beefy Family Favorites!

Most families' grocery lists include ground beef, stew beef, a plump roast to pop in the slow cooker or another version of this hearty ingredient. Maybe you have a secret-ingredient spaghetti sauce or a beef stew that always warms 'em up on cold, wintry days? Today we're looking for YOUR... Read more →

What's YOUR Favorite Comfort Food?

Earlier this week, we saw the first snowflakes flying in our neck of the woods. It was our cue to add a few warm-you-to-your-toes dishes to our weekly menus. There's nothing like something bubbly and baked to chase away the chill of the day. We all have favorite dishes that... Read more →

Looking Forward to a Homemade Christmas?

Gingerbread cookies are baking in the oven, the kids are stringing popcorn garlands and everyone secretly making a little something for someone special. A homemade holiday is the best, isn't it? With Thanksgiving behind us, we're all looking forward to celebrating the merriest season of the year, starting with this... 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 →

A Menu for Your Slow Cooker!

Whether you're busy driving kids back and forth to school and after-school activities, have your hands full with preserving the last of your summer garden or would rather spend your time decorating for fall, you'll be especially glad to see this Menu of the Week! Selected from our cookbook, Slow-Cooker... Read more →

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... Read more →

6 Easy, Everyday Recipes for Your Menu!

Who doesn't love a meal that's simple to shop for and comes together in a snap? That's exactly what you'll find in 101 Easy, Everyday Recipes, especially handy at this busy back-to-school time of year! Inside the cookbook, you'll find two chapters full of main dishes - 20 stovetop suppers... Read more →

What Recipes Remind YOU of Home?

There are certain recipes that, no matter where you enjoy them, they'll always remind you of Mom's or Grandma's kitchen. Baked with love and passed from generation to generation, these are some of our most treasured recipes...the ones that taste like home. Yesterday, we shared two recipes -- Classic Quiche... Read more →

6 Recipes that Remind Us of Home!

Remember walking down to the corner store with your allowance or maybe stopping by your favorite soda counter to enjoy a cool treat? How about those blue-plate specials from the best diner in town? All these and more were the inspiration behind our cookbook, Hometown Favorites. This week's Menu of... Read more →

6 Cozy Casseroles You'll Love!

This week's Menu of the Week comes from a brand new cookbook that's packed with full-color photos...101 Cozy Casseroles! Filled with tried & true dishes that are easy to make, inexpensive and family-friendly, it's just right for busy moms with kids headed back to school and anyone else who loves... Read more →

Menu of the Week from One-Pot Meals!

We just love the cozy feeling to sitting down with our family to enjoy a home-cooked dinner. It's even better when dinner is cooked in just one pot or pan, isn't it? If you're looking for a way to relax with loved ones while a full-of-flavor dinner simmers away, our... Read more →