Meals In Minutes 354 Easy-to-Make Recipes

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Dear Friends, We all want to make recipes that our friends & families love, but it seems that time is always short! Meals in Minutes to the rescue! Now you can make amazing recipes that go from kitchen to table in 30 minutes or less! This cookbook delivers 354 easy-to-make recipes that skip the fuss but not the flavor.

Youll find recipes shared by cooks just like you and get secrets from our food experts at Gooseberry Patch on how to save time and still create delicious meals in minutes. Inside youll find good-to-go breakfast and brunch recipes like sweet Buttermilk Cinnamon Rolls (page 10) and Egg & Bacon Quesadillas (page 14) to jump-start your day. Make a yummy fix-it-fast lunch by stirring up a tasty Penne & Goat Cheese Salad (page 108), Mom's Chili Dogs (page 88) or Nacho Burgers (page 104). Make dinner special (but super easy) with South-of-the-Border Squash Skillet (page 143) or Mom's Macaroni & Cheese (page 150). Savory Shrimp & Pasta Toss (page 155) is perfect for a special weeknight meal; you won't believe just how easy it is! Planning a party? You won't need to spend much time in the kitchen when you prepare Pork & Apple Meatballs (page 201) or Cheddar Chive Bites (page 206). And, finally, for you dessert lovers, youll discover sweet and simple desserts like Grandma's Banana Cupcakes (page 246) and Coconut Cream Pie (page 251).

We hope this cookbook will bring easy and exciting new recipes to your cooking repertoire and youll discover the joy of making good food...fast! Enjoy! Sincerely,
Jo Ann & Vickie Chapter One

Begin your day right with homemade goodness right from your kitchen. Try a tasty Chocolate Scone with a quick cup of coffee. Or pop an Herbed Sausage Quiche in the oven for the entire family to enjoy. The kids are sure to grab an Egg & Bacon Quesadilla as they walk out the door while you sit back and enjoy your Breakfast Berry Parfait. Whatever recipe you choose to try for this important first meal of the day, youll have it done in 30 minutes or less and be good to go for the day! Natasha Morris, Ulysses, KS We love to make this yummy egg casserole and serve it with seasonal fresh fruit for an all-time-favorite breakfast. butter cup sliced mushrooms 1 doz. eggs, beaten 8-oz. container sour cream c. shredded Cheddar cheese 2.8-oz. pkg. pre-cooked bacon, crumbled and divided Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. pre-cooked bacon, crumbled and divided Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Saut mushrooms. Add eggs; cook and stir until softly scrambled. Stir in sour cream, cheese and half of bacon. Transfer to a lightly greased 8"x8" baking pan. Sprinkle remaining bacon on top. Punch it Up Want to add a little heat to your egg casserole? Just add 2 tablespoons chopped hot peppers to the mixture before baking. Jill Ball, Highland, UT

This is an easy and healthy breakfast! Youll love the crunch of the sweet apple topping with the hearty oatmeal. Jill Ball, Highland, UT This is an easy and healthy breakfast! Youll love the crunch of the sweet apple topping with the hearty oatmeal.

Serves one 1 c. water c. long-cooking oats, uncooked t. salt 2 t. brown sugar, packed 1 T. apple pie spice Optional: milk or cream Combine water, oats and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. apple pie spice Optional: milk or cream Combine water, oats and salt in a microwave-safe bowl.

Cover tightly with plastic wrap, folding back a small edge to allow steam to escape. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir well. Top oatmeal with remaining ingredients and milk or cream, if desired. Esther Goodner, Danville, IL

These goodies freeze well. Wrap them in aluminum foilthen just reheat in a warm oven for a quick breakfast.

Serves 8 to 10 1 c. brown sugar, packed to c. chopped nuts c. maple syrup 6 T. butter, softened and divided 8-oz. cream cheese, softened c. powdered sugar 2 10-oz. tubes refrigerated biscuits Combine brown sugar, chopped nuts, syrup and 4 tablespoons butter in an ungreased 13"9" baking pan; set aside. tubes refrigerated biscuits Combine brown sugar, chopped nuts, syrup and 4 tablespoons butter in an ungreased 13"9" baking pan; set aside.

Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and remaining butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth; set aside. Press biscuits into 4-inch circles; spoon one tablespoon cream cheese mixture onto the center of each. Fold dough over cream cheese, forming finger-shaped rolls. Arrange rolls in 2 rows, seam-side down, over brown sugar mixture in pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden. Let cool for several minutes; turn out onto a serving plate.

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