Gooseberry Patch - Weeknight Dinners

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Murray, UT

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Martha Boland

Brentwood, TN

I am so glad that I found yourGooseberry Patchwebsite. My son just moved out on his own and doesnt know how to cook, so I am forwarding him your recipes, and he can follow them from your cooking videos. All your recipes look so yummy I cant wait to try them. Thank you and God bless!

Carolyn Ann Simpson

Ontario, Canada

Dear Friend,

Need to change up dinnertime and try something new? Would you rather serve a homecooked meal instead of ordering take-out?Weeknight Dinnersis here to help! In addition to over 250 delicious recipes as you expect, each chapter in this cookbook is devoted to a different theme...youll breeze through the week!

For Meatless Monday, serve up hearty, veggie-packed dishes like Incredible Potato-Mushroom Soup, Cheesy Tomatoes & Lentils and Vegetarian Meatballs. Tuesday is Tex-Mex Night...theyll cheer for flavorful favorites like Fiesta Soft Chicken Tacos, Shredded Mexican Beef and Choppers Chipotle Pork Chili.

On Wednesday, its Italian Night. Your family will love Speedy Skillet Lasagna, Grandmas Sicilian Pizza and Joes Italian Steak Sandwiches...so much better than take-out! Comfort Food Thursday brings Cheddar Meatloaf Roll-Ups, Tuna Noodle Casserole, Baked Swiss Chicken and other scrumptious down-home dishes.

At weeks end, its Just-for-Fun Friday, with terrific dishes like Cheeseburger Macaroni, Saucy Chicken Drumsticks and Pizza Butter Muffins...perfect for feeding the kids sleepover guests or just relaxing together. With these inspiring themes,Weeknight Dinnersis like getting 5 cookbooks in one!

To make meal planning a snap, each chapter includes quick & easy salads, breads and desserts to round out your dinner...anyone for Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cake? Mix & match among chapters for even more menu ideas. With easy tips for saving time in the kitchen and clever ways to make family meals fun, youll turn to this book again & again.

Put a new spin on dinner!
Jo Ann & Vickie

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To every busy mom whos ever wanted a new answer to the question, Whats for dinner?

Thanks to all of you who shared tried & true recipes for satisfying family meals...delicious on any night of the week!

Robbi Courtaway
Webster Groves, MO

This is one of my favorite easy main dishes. Its scrumptious and very inexpensive to make. Sweet onions are delicious, but you can use any kind. Ive heard that in France street vendors sell these tarts by the slice at room temperature...its true that leftover slices are amazingly good served cold!

4 to 5 onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings

1-1/2 T. oil, divided

salt and pepper to taste

6-1/2 oz. pkg. pizza crust mix

1 c. shredded Swiss cheese

In a skillet over medium-high heat, saut onions in one tablespoon oil for about 20 minutes, until light golden and caramelized. Add salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, prepare pizza crust mix and let stand several minutes, according to package instructions. Spread out dough in a lightly greased 12" round pizza pan; lightly coat with remaining oil. Spread onions evenly over dough. Sprinkle cheese evenly over onions. Bake on the bottom rack of oven at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges of crust are golden and cheese is melted and bubbly. Cool slightly; cut into wedges. Serves 3 to 4.

A flexible plastic cutting mat makes speedy work of slicing & dicing...after chopping, just fold it in half and pour ingredients into the mixing bowl.

Krista Marshall
Fort Wayne, IN

Ive been making this satisfying soup for years. We love butter beans and its nice to have a different way to enjoy them! This recipe is also a great way to use up any leftover veggies that are tucked in the fridge.

3 T. oil

1-1/2 c. celery, chopped

1 c. carrot, peeled and chopped

1/4 c. onion, chopped

1 zucchini, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

3 T. all-purpose flour

32-oz. container vegetable or chicken broth

1-1/2 c. water

2 16-oz. cans baby butter beans, drained

1 t. dried basil

In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, onion and zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle flour over vegetables; cook and stir for one minute. Gradually add broth and water; stir until smooth. Add beans, basil and additional salt and pepper, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until slightly thickened. Makes 6 servings.