Oh Dear Reader-
Do I have a treat for you! My GOODe friends at Gooseberry Patch sent me their 10th Anniversary Edition of their classic Meals in Minutes and I was so darn excited because it was on my wish list!
And, it sooo did not disappoint!
Truth be told, since my recent re-commitment to losing this weight, I was a little bummed knowing I had this review coming up.
I so love a great recipe full of all the yummy flavors that Gooseberry Patch recipes are known for, but much to my delight, I found it very easy to find recipes to fit into my diet with the help of the recipe builder at LoseIt.com.
And the flavors were totally there as expected…
The Ham and Pineapple Kabobs were A-MAZING. (Recipe Coming Soon)
I am so going to make these on a regular basis…
I also found an delicious recipe for Chicken and Bowties that I converted to Chicken and Penne (recipe coming soon) so that I could use my Smart Taste pasta.
At 383 calories per serving, this yummy healthy helping is packed with asparagus and just the right amount of Parmesan to broil up with a nice cheesy crunch. Forget Lean Cusine… this is so going in my lunch.
Puddie is in love with the Strawberry Angel Bites (recipe coming soon) that he calls a light and airy version of strawberry shortcake. For sugar-free folks, this recipe can also be easily converted to a sugar free treat.
My favorite treat so far? It has to be the Peanut Butter Power Squares. These are like a homemade protein bars, filled with fiber and a touch of yummy sweetness via the honey and dried cherries hidden inside.
Needless to say I am hooked!
Our whole menu next week is planned from this book: Guacamole Salad, Quick and Easy Veggie Soup, Basil-Asparagus Penne, Summer Raspberry Chicken… YUM!
So, enough about me… how about we let one of you give this book a whirl… GP sent me a copy for one of you too!
Gooseberry Patch sent me two copies of this cookbook. One to review and one to giveaway. Amazon links are affiliate links as always.
Melanie Rodeffer says
Favorite way to make someone’s day? Show a little love. That could be hugging my son when he is sad, helping my daughter make lunch and telling her what a good job she did.
Nathan Miller says
Putting smiles on faces though homemade cooked meals
Melanie Rodeffer says
Casseroles and quick dinners . . . I’d love to see more of that.
Loretta Shumpert says
I get the first comment! I need quick meals to cook, and the ones that the reviewer mentioned sounded wonderful
Shiney Aim says
I love to send notes and cards (using snail mail)! 🙂
Bethany Richter says
I am told that I make people’s days with my sense of humor. In fact, I have people that subscribe to my facebook account and my blog that don’t even know me and vice versa, but they come over because they like my sense of humor. =)
Bethany Richter says
I would love to see more low-fat recipes in the future. I’m also on a new diet. I <3 Gooseberry, but I'm on a major diet. [I've lost 30 lb since 1/1/12!] =)
ehatch says
I send text messages every day to my grown kids saying “love you”.
ehatch says
I would love to see more summer salad ideas…too hot to cook.
Pattie Aman Werre says
Telling them that I love them and giving them a hug!
createwithlibby says
by making them something yummy – or sending something I have handcrafted in the mail
createwithlibby says
Slow cooker and one pan meals
Nathan Miller says
Putting smiles on faces of loved ones though food
Nathan Miller says
homemade icecreams would also be great posts for the future
Abi Buening says
leaving them a encouraging note
Abi Buening says
DIY home decor/crafts, etc.
Mary Fanara Coleman says
Fav way to make my husband’s day is to unexpectedly tell him how much your grateful for that he is in my life.
Mary Fanara Coleman says
I’d like to see some more pastry goodies.
Carla Rentchler Schenk says
My favorite way to make my family’s day is to take lunch and/or supper to the farm so we can all eat together…this cookbook would make for some yummy recipes for them!
Carla Rentchler Schenk says
I’d love to see more of your healthy weight loss recipes!
Andrea Dorn says
I like to try and think of something in particular that the certain what each child would like most (within reason and budget) and do that (i.e. make a cake or special meal/snack).