Makes 18 servings 2 6-oz. pkgs. butterscotch chips 1 c. cocktail peanuts 3-oz. can chow mein noodles Melt butterscotch chips in a double boiler; stir in peanuts and noodles. Remove from heat; drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper.
Set aside to cool until firm. Icy milk served in vintage pint-size milk bottles adds fun to family dessert time and is perfect paired with sweet Butterscotch Haystacks.
Our Story
Back in 1984, we were next-door neighbors raising our families in the little town of Delaware, Ohio. Two moms with small children, we were looking for a way to do what we loved and stay home with the kids too. We had always shared a love of home cooking and making memories with family & friends and so, after many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born. We put together our first catalog at our kitchen tables, enlisting the help of our loved ones wherever we could.
From that very first mailing, we found an immediate connection with many of our customers and it wasnt long before we began receiving letters, photos and recipes from these new friends. In 1992, we put together our very first cookbook, compiled from hundreds of these recipes and, the rest, as they say, is history. Hard to believe its been over 25 years since those kitchen-table days! From that original little Gooseberry Patch family, weve grown to include an amazing group of creative folks who love cooking, decorating and creating as much as we do. Today, were best known for our homestyle, family-friendly cookbooks, now recognized as national bestsellers. One things for sure, we couldnt have done it without our friends all across the country. Each year, were honored to turn thousands of your recipes into our collectible cookbooks.
Our hope is that each book captures the stories and heart of all of you who have shared with us. Whether youve been with us since the beginning or are just discovering us, welcome to the Gooseberry Patch family!
Welcome
Dear Friend, A bag of noodles, a box of rice...we take these humble pantry staples for granted, yet they can be the start of so many delicious, quick & easy meals. In Our Favorite Noodles & Rice Recipes , youll find over 60 tasty, thrifty ways to fix them. The whole family will love Chicken & Sausage Skilletini, Good Ol Spaghetti & Meatballs, Pizza Casserole and Pork Chops Ol. Warm everyone up with a bowl of Cheesy Wild Rice Soup...round out a meal with Foolproof Rice Pilaf or Farmhouse Egg Noodles. Youll even find scrumptious Caramel Rice Pudding for dessert.
So put the pot on to boil... Dinner will be ready in a jiffy!
Vickie & Jo Ann
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Hamburger Heaven
Serves 4 1 lb. ground beef 8-oz. pkg.
American cheese slices 1 c. celery, chopped 2-1/4 oz. can sliced black olives, drained 2 c. fine egg noodles, uncooked 14-1/2 oz. can stewed tomatoes 1/2 c. water Brown beef in a large skillet over medium heat; drain and return to skillet.
Layer remaining ingredients except water over beef in order given. Pour water over all. Cover; simmer for 30 minutes, or until noodles are tender. A range of cooking times is often given on packages of pasta. The first cooking time is for al dente (firm to the bite) and the second cooking time is for a softer pasta. sliced mushrooms 2 T. butter 2 c. cooked chicken, diced 6-oz. pkg. long-grain and wild rice mix, cooked 1/2 c. sour cream 10-3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup In a saucepan over medium heat, saut mushrooms in butter until tender. can cream of mushroom soup In a saucepan over medium heat, saut mushrooms in butter until tender.
Add remaining ingredients. Mix gently; spread in a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until heated through. The secret to tender steamed rice! Cook long-cooking rice according to package directions. When its done, remove pan from heat, cover with a folded tea towel and put lid back on.
Paulas Baked Ziti
Serves 6 1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained 4 c. ziti pasta, cooked 28-oz. jar spaghetti sauce 1 c. grated Parmesan-Romano cheese, divided 8-oz. pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese Combine beef, ziti, sauce and 3/4 cup grated cheese in a large bowl; mix well. shredded mozzarella cheese Combine beef, ziti, sauce and 3/4 cup grated cheese in a large bowl; mix well.
Spread in a lightly greased 13"x9" baking pan; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Garnish with remaining grated cheese. Save time and money with family-size packages of ground beef. Place beef in a stockpot, add a little water to prevent sticking and cook over medium-high heat until browned, stirring often.