Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Gooseberry Patch: Meals in Minutes, 10th Anniversary Edition {giveaway!}



You know I don't think there is a Gooseberry Patch Cookbook that I don't like, and I also don't think there is a recipe I've ever tried from one of my cookbooks that I didn't like.

So when the opportunity presented itself for me to once again be an Early Bird Reviewer and get my hands on this little treasure, I jumped right on it.

Best part, is that after my review, I'll be giving you all the opportunity to win a copy for yourselves.  YAY!

The minute I got the book, I sat down and went through it, I loved that as with all other Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks, the meals are so easy to prepare and they sound so yummy.

And I won't even mention the adorable tips, tricks and the illustrations littered through the book, they are one of my favorite things to browse through and get great ideas for get togethers and special occasions as well as everyday use.

I picked a main dish and a dessert and both were delicious and so easy to make.



So let's start with the dinner dish.

Easy Cheesy Manicotti.  By far one of my 13 year old daughter's favorite food on earth.  This girl loves pasta so when I have a new pasta dish to try, I turn to her for the verdict.  She is not shy, she will tell me straight up if something is not up to par LOL

Luckily for me, she loved this one, so did the rest of the family.

Easy Cheesy Manicotti

Easy Cheesy Manicotti


4 to 6 qts. water
1-1./2 t. salt, divided
1 T. olive oil
12-oz. pkg. manicotti
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. cottage cheese
12-oz. pkg. shredded Monteray Jack cheese
12-oz. pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 T. fresh parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
24-oz. jar spaghetti sauce

Bring water and one teaspoon salt to a boil; add olive oil and manicotti.

Easy Cheesy Manicotti

Allow to resume boiling; boil for 6 to 8 minutes. Drain boiling water; fill with cool water and set aside.

In a bowl, blend cheeses, egg, parley, garlic and remaining salt; set aside. Spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce in an ungreased 13"x9" baking pan.

Easy Cheesy Manicotti

Spoon cheese filling into each manicotti until about 3/4 full; arrange on top of sauce. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti; bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

Serves 6.

Easy Cheesy Manicotti

**************************************

And to go with dinner, I made another batch of the Butterscotch Brownies. Another really easy dessert to put together and really delicious.

Butterscotch Brownies

Butterscotch Brownies


1/4 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. all purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat; remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved; set aside to cool to room temperature.

Butterscotch Brownies

Blend in egg; add flour, baking powder and salt, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and nuts; spread in a greased 8"x8" baking pan.

Butterscotch Brownies

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes; let cool. Makes 9.

Butterscotch Brownies

And now for the fun part where you get to enter for a chance to win a copy of the cookbook.

Guess what, because I love you all so much and I think everyone should get a chance to enjoy Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks, I am opening the contest to everyone, anywhere.  Not just in the USA.  :)

 

- Leave a comment on this post, make sure there is an email address where I can contact you if you win.

- Head on over to Gooseberry Patch's Facebook page and like it, be sure to let them know that Full Bellies, Happy Kids sent you. 

- While you're there, don't forget that you can also find Full Bellies, Happy Kids on Facebook, so why not like it as well?

 

Giveaway will close on May 23rd and I will draw a winner using Random.org.  The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize, if they do not respond, I will pick a different winner.

Thank you to Gooseberry Patch for providing a book for me to review and an extra copy to giveaway.  All opinions and thoughts are mine.

72 comments:

  1. Yum!!! I L.O.V.E. manicotti! I can't wait to try the recipe. Thanks for the fun giveaway!

    Shana (tobynandzoe@gmail.com)

    ReplyDelete
  2. My family also loves manicotti!!! can't wait to try this one! Thanks for the great recipies!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Those look SO good!! Especially the brownies!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. christina zimmermanMay 16, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Sounds yummy! Would love a copy!

    ReplyDelete
  5. (askelly75@sbcglobal.net)

    ReplyDelete
  6. You're making me hungry again!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Love love new recipes especially when I'm all maxed out!

    --Malorie

    Richwithlove1225@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. Michelle candorandson@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. I have been a fan of both you and Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks for over a year. I love you both and am excited at the chance to win a book of theirs I dont have. <3

    ReplyDelete
  10. Going to make both recipes tomorrow, thanks for posting them

    ReplyDelete
  11. I LOVE Gooseberry Patch cookbooks! I would love to win this! :)

    ReplyDelete
  12. What a great giveaway! Already a fan too :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Christina DuffneyMay 16, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Love all your recipes. My friends, family and husband think I'm the best cook. They have no idea I use all your recipes! Hope I win the cookbook so I can try some more :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. Can't wait to try that manicotti recipe!! Looks delicious, and easy!! Love you blog!

    -Jen (jen_kane_16@yahoo.com)

    ReplyDelete
  15. Great recipes love to cook and Bake !!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Brittany BollingerMay 16, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    I would love to have that cook book sounds like a great one!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Would love to get this cookbook! I headed on over and left them a comment since I had already liked them and of course I already like you too! :)

    If we ever make it down that way I just might have to stop in for dinner!!

    ReplyDelete
  18. What a great cookbook!

    ReplyDelete
  19. So sweet of you to allow us foreigners to participate. I follow and support several blogs that have never allowed us to participate in giveaways :(. So thank you, and please send a cookbook my way, after all, I'm just up the road from you ( a very long road, but anyways...) sandypandi3@yahoo.ca

    ReplyDelete
  20. well, I already like you (FB)....and love your recipes! Butterscotch brownies look delicious!!! cwk.home@btinternet.com

    ReplyDelete
  21. That pasta looks delicious!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Thanks for the chance to win what seems to be a great cookbook!

    ReplyDelete
  23. I always love getting a new cookbook and that manicotti looks amazing!!!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Wow these do sound pretty easy & yummy. Hope I win the book

    ReplyDelete
  25. Gooseberry Patch cookbooks are my favorite!! Thanks for the giveaway...hope I win!

    ReplyDelete
  26. I like Gooseberry Patch on FB!

    ReplyDelete
  27. I like Full Bellies on FB!

    ReplyDelete
  28. I love Gooseberry Patch cookbooks! I only have a couple, and would love to add to my collection. Thanks for the opportunity!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Gooseberry Patch cookbooks are great, I try to submit recipes from time to time when I see they need something. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  30. I also like FB, HK on FB. :)

    ReplyDelete
  31. I like Gooseberry Patch on FB.

    ReplyDelete
  32. I can't wait to try this recipe. I don't own a Gooseberry Patch cookbook, but sure would love to. Thanks for the opportunity!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Love Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, and this one sounds great. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Thanks for the opportunity. And the brownies recipe. YUM!

    ReplyDelete
  35. Everything looks yummy!!

    ReplyDelete
  36. I like Gooseberry patch of FB

    ReplyDelete
  37. Such a great recipe! Can hardly wait to make the manicotti.

    ReplyDelete
  38. I love Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks as well!!!

    ReplyDelete
  39. I like Gooseberry Patch.
    misty-mouse@cox.net

    ReplyDelete
  40. I love Gooseberry Patch. I can't wait to try the manicotti.
    misty-mouse@cox.net

    ReplyDelete
  41. We love pasta but I have never been a fan of Ricotta so i usually steer clear. I will be trying this one!

    ReplyDelete
  42. I love all the gooseberrypatch cookbooks as well and would love to add to my collection

    ReplyDelete
  43. We all love pasta and new quick ways to make it. Love gooseberry recipes.

    ReplyDelete
  44. Already like gooseberry on Facebook.

    ReplyDelete
  45. Connie Bolick LeeMay 17, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Love Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, would like to win this one, thanks for the chance!
    I already liked Gooseberry Patch on FB, and I liked your page also.

    ReplyDelete
  46. Love your recipes, thanks so much..gentlemindmom@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  47. Those Brownies look amazing!!! Thank you for the chance to have your new cookbook!

    ReplyDelete
  48. Gooseberry Patch cookbooks are the best!! Can't wait to try out the recipe for the manicotti and the brownies. My hubby will love these!!!

    ReplyDelete
  49. I just started collecting these cookbooks,love the recipes.

    ReplyDelete
  50. I "liked" you and Gooseberry on Facebook. So happy to have found this blog. Made my day!
    Located you via http://crockpotbbq.blogspot.com/. Yes, I realize I just found his blog even though he quit writing it in 2009. He has you listed as one of his favorite bloggers.
    Had to negotiate though your old to this blog and then had to acquire Wordpress login to post comment. Whew! I'm exhausted and the kids aren't even home from school yet here at JBLM, WA.

    ReplyDelete
  51. I heart your blog name. Please enter me.

    ReplyDelete
  52. I've added the ingredients for the Easy Cheesy Manicotti to my grocery list, can't wait to make it!! I would LOVE to win the 10th Anniversary Edition Meals In Minutes cookbook. I have liked you on facebook and I already follow Gooseberry Patch on facebook. I'm on my way over now to mention Full Bellies, Happy Kids.
    Thanks!
    Donna (scrapmom86@q.com

    ReplyDelete
  53. Would love the chance to win! Just started collecting these a few months ago and this would make a wonderful addition!! Thanks for the giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  54. Who doesn't love cooking easy meals in minutes! Beats going to McDonald's!
    Thanks for the great recipes!
    Chrystal

    ReplyDelete
  55. Can't wait to try these two recipes. Hope I'm not too late to enter. sksteinde at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  56. would love to win this! gmford2@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  57. I would love to win!
    marriedgirlblog(a)gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  58. I would love to win this!! :) sleepykim22@rochester.rr.com

    ReplyDelete
  59. Would love to win this cookbook! Been a fan of your blog and it's super simple easy recipes! Aloha! Diana

    ReplyDelete
  60. I would love to enter this giveaway ,look forward to making both of these yummy recipes ;) I've liked Gooseberry Patch and yours too...

    ReplyDelete
  61. I am so excited to have found you. Wish I had done so sooner.

    ReplyDelete
  62. I'm enjoying your blog and would really like winning this amazing cookbook😊

    ReplyDelete
  63. Would it be really bad to eat butterscotch brownies for breakfast.....

    ReplyDelete
  64. Love all the dinner ideas. Havent tried any we didn't love! Would love to try the cookbook!

    ReplyDelete
  65. I love both of those recipes and am looking forward to trying them. I would love a Gooseberry Patch cookbook.

    Liz (elizabeth.tiemann@gmail.com)

    ReplyDelete
  66. Everything from your blog is sooo yummy. I would love to win this!

    ReplyDelete
  67. I have made this recipe once before, and they were yummy!!! Gone in one day with my family! I adapted it and added a splash of bourbon and some chocolate chips and they taste just like derby pie bars :)

    ReplyDelete
  68. These brownies are soooo good, and so easy to make. One question, though. Why are they called butterscotch brownies? There is no butterscotch in the recipe. Just wondering. LOL

    ReplyDelete
  69. Mr. Kilometers offers created a vital distinction, north face sale these people think. Mr. Hernandez stated, “He’s assisting all of us thin the actual eyesight to ensure that all of us are a symbol of some thing particular. ”north face on sale Final Might, following the actual Outfit Start gala, that these people fitted the actual celebrity Isabel Lucas north face fleece inside a peacock-blue gown as well as dark footwear, the actual kids invested fourteen days in the plantation, north face jackets for women drawing their own springtime 2013 selection. These people proved helpful in a lengthy desk within the entrance shop, north face jackets for men so when these people desired to have a split, they might leap within their Property Rover or even go out towards the area exactly where they've the tepee. the north face inc the Increasingly more, their own selections take an amount associated with specialized intricacy, the north face tka 100 along with weaved leathers as well as photo-printing upon leather-based, which decorative mirrors the actual jarring results associated with modern existence. the north face denali jacket This is actually the path, too, associated with a number of Western creative designers, the north face resolve jacket the majority of certainly Nicolas Ghesquière from Balenciaga. Nevertheless, for all your hyper colours as well as designs, the north face apex bionic their own designs keep a pleasant, un-tied high quality. With regard to springtime, the north face denali thermal these people looked over numerous resources: the actual grainy art associated with Gerhard Richter, hippie crochet, the north face denali fleece jacket patchwork denim. However not one will be identifiable after they had been carried out; the actual Richter designs grew to become the jazzy tweed, the north face venture jacket for example. On the web these people discovered pictures associated with protesters, the seaside picture, plus they had been likely to reduce all of them upward as well as mix all of them in some manner along with weaved leather-based and perhaps studs. the north face tadasana vpr The actual completed clothes, actually, had been magical: couture because Tumblr. the north face half dome The actual kids had been additionally likely to help to make gowns within imprinted chiffon along with bonded, instead of stitched, the north face khumbu jacket seams. “It’s truly thoroughly clean, ” Mr. Hernandez stated, coming in contact with along side it associated with their whitened T-shirt, the north face resolve jacket their Yankees limit switched backward.
    http://www.northfaceoutdoor.co.uk/.

    ReplyDelete